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
Cedar Fair Tour: Off Campus Motels
One other part of our tour of Cedar Fair parks was the nighttime accommodations. We did web searches for "inexpensive" motels, made reservations online, and then took our chances. Despite similar ratings, we had drastically mixed results in the places we selected. Our first stop was actually for LibertyCon in Chattanooga, TN. We had originally … Continue reading Cedar Fair Tour: Off Campus Motels
Fitness Update: Lap swimming
So, this week has been another getting back up to speed. Not really. But some progress made again. The sleep hours went back up, and I started feeling better, but still ended up tired. So over the weekend I did a little more physical activity, and that seems to balance things out. I need sleep, … Continue reading Fitness Update: Lap swimming
#218: Burdens are Lifted at Calvary
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Days are filled with sorrow and care, Hearts are lonely and drear; Burdens are lifted at Calvary -- Jesus is very near. CHORUS Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Calvary, Calvary; Burdens are lifted at Calvary -- Jesus … Continue reading #218: Burdens are Lifted at Calvary
Million Dollar Quartet
Today was our first time at the New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park, KS. The show was a matinee of the show "Million Dollar Quartet". This will be a review/reflection on the experience of the New Theatre Restaurant and the show. We drove to the theater, expecting to be able to find it relatively easy … Continue reading Million Dollar Quartet
