The work of simplification is never done. Keep dropping items until the balance allows forward progress and try to not pick up too many items until the momentum can handle them. Rain slowed down the outdoor house projects this week. The staining of the deck is caught in mid-stream with the flowing water delaying completion. … Continue reading Sabbatical Update: bicycle vignette
Fitness update: no pattern
Well this week was a mixed medley of various outings. There were runs and jogs with cooling walks. There was biking with long brakes for reading. The Viking came about because I realized my legs are cramping from the unbalanced use are the muscles caused by only running and not biking. Doing more activity DID … Continue reading Fitness update: no pattern
#293: The Lord’s My Shepherd
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) Today's hymn is a duet mixup, where we alternate solos and switch-up duets. It is the sort of things the educated and musically literate might do of an evening while creating their own entertainment for themselves. Not perfection, … Continue reading #293: The Lord’s My Shepherd
Nordic Chaser: first ride
Hard to believe that the Friday was the first time that I rode the new ride for 2018 at Worlds of Fun -- The Nordic Chaser. But I have been watching it all season. When it was first announced, the pictures made it look like a kiddie ride. So why was it in the Scandinavia … Continue reading Nordic Chaser: first ride
A Blast of the Past #149: Disneyworld Cont…
The Disneyworld 2012 summary comes to its second installment: Animal Kingdom.
A Look Ahead … Royal Wedding
Through September 23 — Mamma Mia at New Theatre Restaurant On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past to the door of the church. Featuring the #1 hits of legendary group ABBA, DANCING QUEEN, KNOWING ME-KNOWING YOU, TAKE A CHANCE … Continue reading A Look Ahead … Royal Wedding
#292: Surely Goodness and Mercy (Late post for Wednesday)
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 A pilgrim was I, and a wand'ring, In the cold night of sin I did roam, When Jesus the kind Shepherd found me, And now I am on my way home. CHORUS Surely goodness and mercy shall … Continue reading #292: Surely Goodness and Mercy (Late post for Wednesday)
Sabbatical Update: Delayed from Tuesday
The week yielded long workdays and sickness, but finally opening up to the next week, hopefully finish some of the resume writing achievements.
Fitness Update: Meant for Monday
This is the behind schedule week. Had a long workday Monday and a severe headache that night -- not sure if it was a migraine -- don't know the definition. Busy work week, so missed out on bicycle and running, but got daily steps in, plus some.
#291: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Guide Me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim thru this barren land; I am weak, but Thou art mighty -- Hold me with Thy pow'rful hand; Bread of Heaven, Bread of Heaven, Feed me till I want no … Continue reading #291: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
At The Rainbow 