Today's post starts with the perils of our dog, Rocky, who has been limping since we got home since the day we returned from LibertyCon. Since we worked all the days in between, we didn't get him to the veterinarian until today. The Vet said something was wrong with a right rear toe, and needed … Continue reading Of dogs, toes and tempers
A Blast of the Past 146: KCCC Swim Meet
These photos are from my days coordinating the State Street Swim Team. They remind me of fun times I had with coworkers, and also remind me how quickly my coworkers rotated around me in my 20 years at State Street.
A Look Ahead — Sister Act
Through July 8 — Sister Act at New Theatre Restaurant When disco diva Deloris witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in a convent! Using her unique singing talent, Deloris breathes new life into the community but blows her cover in the process. Soon, the gang gives chase. From the composer of BEAUTY … Continue reading A Look Ahead — Sister Act
#286: Come, Ye Disconsolate
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Come, ye disconsolate, where-e'er ye languish -- Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel; Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish, Earth has no sorrow that heav'n cannot heal. 2 Joy of the desolate, light … Continue reading #286: Come, Ye Disconsolate
Sabbatical Update: Liberty for all
I talked last week about a mid-point to the Sabbatical. Well, we celebrated it, as we said, with LibertyCon in Chattanooga. Got to see a lot of friends and make new ones and we joined our "family ". One of the things we also did was acquire art work from our friend and artist/author Cedar … Continue reading Sabbatical Update: Liberty for all
Fitness Update: Leg not-exactly-cramps
This week was the trip to LibertyCon, which meant a hiatus in regular scheduled activities. But it didn't mean a lack of fitness attempts. I swam once, did a lot of walking, and while my sleep schedule was off kilter, managed to keep getting sleep and naps in between events to keep the energy and … Continue reading Fitness Update: Leg not-exactly-cramps
#285: Peace, Perfect Peace
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Peace, perfect peace -- in this dark world of sin? The blood of Jesus whispers peace within. 2 Peace, perfect peace -- by thronging duties pressed? To do the will of Jesus, this is rest. 3 Peace, … Continue reading #285: Peace, Perfect Peace
LibertyCon 31: interim report
Today's post is an o the scene, on the run, off the cuff report on the still in progress LibertyCon 31 in Chattanooga, TN. The con opened on Friday afternoon with an opening celebration of finding a new site to host, the Marriott convention center, and announcement of the Reed House as the spot for … Continue reading LibertyCon 31: interim report
A Blast of the Past #145: Painting the Living Room
We started our house painting project back in 2012, it seems, with the first two walls of the living room. A wall a year was the plan, though we sped up at points since then.
A Look Ahead — LibertyCon
Trying to put together the list of upcoming events. It is currently skewed to very few things immediate and more things further out. Also most of the events come from a very small set of sources. Any suggestions to broaden the list is appreciated. June 29-July 1 — LibertyCon This small and size-limited annual sciene … Continue reading A Look Ahead — LibertyCon
