Are among the most arrogant of all. Because unless you are very careful, you may not actually know what "those who cannot speak" want said for them. I bring this up only because my voice has been failing me again. This Sunday I couldn't sing. When I relaxed the vocal box and let the diaphragm … Continue reading Those who “Speak for those who cannot speak for themselves”
#320: OI Want to Be Like Jesus
1 O I want to be like Jesus As I walk along this pilgrim way; O I want to live like Jesus, Showing forth His beauty ev'ry day. This my prayer and deepest longing -- To be pure without, within; O I want to be like Jesus, Cleansed from dross and free from self and … Continue reading #320: OI Want to Be Like Jesus
A note on the state of my Insanity
Note this is a two-part blog. The first part written at one time, from one perspective, then the second part written after something else had happened to change the perspective. Part 1 One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. The problem with that definition, isn't … Continue reading A note on the state of my Insanity
A Blast of the Past #161: Rip Cord
The RipCord has become a tradition, one we didn't miss two seasons ago when we toured half the Cedar Fair Parks. But working at Worlds of Fun made it hard to go to the Rip Cord last year; we missed out. https://youtu.be/iR1yLx-3GqQ But this earlier one from 2013 has fun shots, and also remembers the … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #161: Rip Cord
A Look Ahead … Schola Cantorum
Posted on January 24, 2019 •Edit"A Look Ahead … Quartets at the Folly" STARRING: RICHARD KARN FROM THE SMASH HIT HOME IMPROVEMENT To February 17 — Shear Madness at New Theatre Restaurant SHEAR MADNESS is America’s most popular and longest running comedy (now in its 31st year at Washington D.C.’s prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts). … Continue reading A Look Ahead … Schola Cantorum
#319: I Would Be True
1 I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there is much to suffer, I would be brave, for there is much to dare -- I would be brave, for there is much to dare. 2 I … Continue reading #319: I Would Be True
The Swift Précis – First Installment
Today is the first time I will be doing this "best of the week/net" feature, and as I am currently behind on my reading, some of the items may be from "dated" internet postings that are still worth your look, if you haven't already discovered them. Presumably I will be more up-to-date as the weeks … Continue reading The Swift Précis – First Installment
Don’t Deny the Visit
Yesterday in Sunday School at Avondale United Methodist Church my class went through a "Caring Conversations: Making Your Healthcare Wishes Known" booklet. It was a very appropriate topic of discussion, and I will only briefly comment on it today as a jumping off point for several other health-related items that I want to discuss all-too-briefly … Continue reading Don’t Deny the Visit
#318: I Need Thee Every Hour
1 I need Thee ev'ry hour, Most Gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford. I need Thee, O I need Thee, Ev'ry hour I need Thee! O bless me now, my Savior -- I come to Thee! 2 I need Thee ev'ry hour, Stay Thou near by; Temptations lose their pow'r When … Continue reading #318: I Need Thee Every Hour
l’chaim
Greetings! Those of you who have followed this blog, for various reasons, may have seen the post I did in March 2018 when I edited my regular schedule for the postings on various days of the week. You may also have noticed that my daily posting fell apart this past year due to the irregularities … Continue reading l’chaim
At The Rainbow 