Part of the Summer 2009 trip was a visit to Keuka Lake, one of Finger Lake gems of upstate New York. We visited courtesy of Paul and Aggie, longtime friends of my mother and late father, who had a cabin on Keuka Lake at that time. Here are some of the pictures from out time … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #111: Keuka Lake
Eclipse observations
The above video shows the effect of the eclipse on the lighting of our back lawn for the 4 critical minutes around the totality. Below is a chronology of what we saw during our various spaced timed sightings: 11:30 -- full sun through camera obscura and eclipse glasses. Outside thermometer 72 degrees. 11:50 -- possible … Continue reading Eclipse observations
#221: Thank You, Lord
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) The chorus of this one was used for a short hymn or various transitional interludes, but once I knew the verses, I never wanted to sing it without them. 1 Some thank the Lord for friends and home, … Continue reading #221: Thank You, Lord
Don’t be the Zax
And yet, they are both, unfortunately, based on the same fallacy. Everything is linked, rooted, blamed on race. Neither one can see beyond that frame to the individuals, the people around them. None of them form relationships to anyone but only to the race of a person. If you are one of the majority of … Continue reading Don’t be the Zax
Fitness Update: Open Water Swimming
I've been doing swimming at Oceans of Fun around the Caribbean Cooler. Saturday evening was somewhat crowded. I had previously used such laps as my substitute for open water swimming practice. And Saturday was a pretty good example of it. The need of constantly trying to avoid people who aren't paying any attention to you … Continue reading Fitness Update: Open Water Swimming
#220: I’ll Stand By Until the Morning
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) This particular hymn I don't remember singing. And when I typed it up, I didn't find the theology bad, per say, but the metaphor just seemed a little off-kilter to me, somehow. Not the best lyric to my … Continue reading #220: I’ll Stand By Until the Morning
Cedar Fair Tour: Worlds of Fun — Coming Home
We did a half-tour of the Cedar Fair Parks; I blogged about the visits, and about the parks in comparison. Now I feel a need to blog about home, about Worlds of Fun. After touring all those parks, seeing all those extreme and expansive roller coasters, does it make Worlds of Fun dim by comparison? … Continue reading Cedar Fair Tour: Worlds of Fun — Coming Home
A Blast of the Past #110: Watkins Glen
One of the unique natural and historical wonders of the Finger Lakes Region of New York State is Watkins Glen in Watkins Glen. Located near the south end of Seneca Lake, it was an oft-used encampment for the Seneca Indians, as well as a natural gorge that attracts many tourists annually. Below are some pictures … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #110: Watkins Glen
A Look Ahead: End of Summer?
It is still a little ways to Labor Day Weekend, when the Kansas City Renaissance Festival opens, but a week from this evening is Media Day at the Ren Fest. That is where they try to "wine and dine" the media and other important local dignitaries. Madrigalia Bar Nonne will be there adding color, and … Continue reading A Look Ahead: End of Summer?
#219: Grace! ‘Tis a Charming Sound
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Grace! 'tis a charming sound, Harmonious to the ear; Heav'n with the echo shall resound, And all the earth shall hear. CHORUS Saved by grace alone! This is all my plea: Jesus died for all mankind, And … Continue reading #219: Grace! ‘Tis a Charming Sound
At The Rainbow 