Since I don't bicycle to work on a regular basis anymore, I don't have that part of my usual fitness regimen to keep me active. But I did get the encouragement from talking to one of y Madrigal singer friends, who has apparently taken up a similar fitness regimen -- or like me possibly also … Continue reading Fitness Update: Bicycle anecdote
#279: A Child of the King
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 My Father is rich in houses and lands, He holdeth the wealth of the wold in His hands! Of rubies and diamonds, of silver and gold, His coffers are full -- He has riches untold. CHORUS I'mm … Continue reading #279: A Child of the King
Customer Service Calamity Day
Thursday, June 7, 2018 is a day I could wish redone to fix all the calamities that happened in my various retail and commercial interactions. If one believed in the fates and chance, it was a day that one could certainly declare that the dice had been rolled is a long losing streak on my … Continue reading Customer Service Calamity Day
A Blast of the Past #142: (The Lost Post)
Below is the blast of the past intended for a week ago Friday, but that after it was written, disappeared for all but the uploaded pictures. I don't even have the text to know exactly what I wrote. It is the second time within the past week that a post has been erased by WordPress, … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #142: (The Lost Post)
A Look Ahead — Truman
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 9 -- Avondale United Methodist Church Book Club The club … Continue reading A Look Ahead — Truman
#278: I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus-- Trusting only Thee; Trusting Thee for full salvation, Great and free. 2 I am trusting Thee to guide me-- Thou alone shalt lead, Ev'ry day and hour supplying All my need … Continue reading #278: I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus
Sabbatical Update: The World Turned Upside Down
Right now I don't even know what number day today is in my self-proclaimed sabbatical year. Most of the month of May was swallowed up in changes -- not to priorities -- but to the ordered progression of how they would be done. The blog posts disappeared, my reading schedule turned upside down. I did … Continue reading Sabbatical Update: The World Turned Upside Down
Fitness Update: To the Work
Well, the fitness regimen I had previous to the Sabbatical Year revolved around the contingencies of a steady work schedule and a somewhat steady but flexible home schedule. The sabbatical wiped out the steady work schedule, which gave more time, with discpline, for physical fitness, presumably. But a free schedule isn't as productive as it … Continue reading Fitness Update: To the Work
#277: O Thou, In Whose Presence
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O Thou, in whose presence my soul takes delight. On whom in affliction I call, My comfort by day and my song in the night, My hope, my salvation, my all: 2 Where dost Thou, dear Shepherd, … Continue reading #277: O Thou, In Whose Presence
Today’s Garden Status
For today's post, see the below video, hastily clipped together.
At The Rainbow 