For living in Missouri, we haven't seen the sites of the state very often. I've never stopped for the sights of Saint Louis. But we have managed sections of Hannibal -- we enjoy passing through Hannibal more than St. Louis on our way east-west across the state. Here are the pictures from our 2009 stop … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #121: Hannibal
A Look Ahead, with a Look Back…
This week's look ahead is going to be similarly ranging as was last week's with not as many heavy items. First, we have a look ahead, to the Songflower Concert I will be performing in a week from Friday. This is a two-for-one special: Songflower Chorale and William Baker Festival Singers in one concert! And … Continue reading A Look Ahead, with a Look Back…
#241: Have You Any Room for Jesus?
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Have you any room for Jesus, He who bore you load of sin? As He knocks and asks admission, Sinner, will you let Him in? CHORUS Room of Jesus, King of glory! Hasten now, His word obey; … Continue reading #241: Have You Any Room for Jesus?
Halloween or Winterfest?
With today being Halloween, I thought I would post some photos of the final day of the Haunt season at Worlds of Fun. I will start with a video of one a great new live show they had in the International Plaza: The Skeleton Crew. But the rest of the pictures are a lot more … Continue reading Halloween or Winterfest?
Fitness Update: dangers of fitness
Another 70 miles this past week finished the October cycling mileage quota. One run: a 5-mile back and forth on the Cliff Byway during a cool early morning. One run-in with the side-view mirror of a delivery van. Wednesday I turned the corner on a yellow light, he went through the light when his light … Continue reading Fitness Update: dangers of fitness
#240: I Am Coming, Lord
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 I hear Thy welcome voice That calls me, Lord, to Thee For cleansing in Thy precious blood That flowed on Calvary. CHORUS I am coming, Lord! Coming now to Thee! Wash me, cleanse me in the blood … Continue reading #240: I Am Coming, Lord
And the little children …
I am sitting at a table in Panera, on a cool October evening, and watching one of the truly joyous things of life: the playful chatter of someone else's child. Mother has obviously had a more tiring day than the child. He is burbling "hot" and talking about the fascination of the gas log stove … Continue reading And the little children …
A Blast of the Past #120: Michigan
Our trip took us through Michigan, where we had our first visit to Michigan's Adventure. We also had fun camping, visiting Betsy's Uncle Jack and Aunt Marian, and seeing Lake Michigan. We didn't get any pictures at the park, but at Lake Michigan we got pictures of our kids wearing their Keuka Lake shirts from … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #120: Michigan
A Look Ahead …
Today's look ahead is going to see some things this weekend, and some much further out: Worlds of Fun: Halloween Haunt (last weekend) The weather looks to be rather brisk in the Kansas City area this weekend, the last one for Halloween Haunt: So get out and get your haunt fix, if you want, but … Continue reading A Look Ahead …
#239: Art Thou Weary?
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Art thou weary, art thou languid, Art thou sore distrest? “Come to Me,” saith One, “and, coming, Be at rest.” 2 Hath He marks to lad me to Him, If He be my Guide? “In His feet … Continue reading #239: Art Thou Weary?
At The Rainbow 