Last week reached its fitness culmination on Saturday morning at the Kansas City Corporate Challenge 5K. After completing the Progress Series of races, which included the Cupid 5K in Febrary with a time of just over 24 minutes, I went into the 5K with the intention of finishing in 24 minutes, yet feeling that I … Continue reading Fitness Update: Corporate Challenge 5K
#190: We Bless the Name of Christ, the Lord
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 We bless the name of Christ, the Lord, We bless Him for His holy Word, Who loved to do His Father's will, And all His righteousness fulfill. 2 We follow Him with pure delight To sanctify His … Continue reading #190: We Bless the Name of Christ, the Lord
Densel Ray Ball II: A Demi-Eulogy
Today's post is going to be a very dangerous one. For while I won't be speaking evil of the dead, I may not be speaking with high enough praise to satisfy everyone. The deceased, Densel Ray Ball II, was a dear friend of mine, though definitely others knew him better and closer. My choices, and … Continue reading Densel Ray Ball II: A Demi-Eulogy
A Blast of the Past #95: Christmas
Today's blast is Christmas 2007. The pictures feature Christmas wardrobe, much of it picked up during my trip to India.
A Look Ahead …
This past weekend, along with the next two weekends, is the BBQ and Brew Festival at Worlds of Fun. So I've chosen a look back, at last year's festival, as a way to look forward to this year's. This coming Saturday, like when I posted about last year's festival, is also the Kansas City Corporate … Continue reading A Look Ahead …
#189: In Jordan’s Stream
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 In Jordan's stream the Savior stood Fulfilling righteousness, And like a dove the Spirit came His heart and life to bless. 2 Today we gather in Thy name, And 'tis a sacred hour; BLess these who follow … Continue reading #189: In Jordan’s Stream
A day in the life … but not just any day
Today's post will be snippets of my life from yesterday day, with thoughts and observations therefrom. It was my 51st birthday. Yesterday began with a trip to our "local" IKEA store in Merriam, KS. My wife and I arrived prior to the 9:30 a.m. opening of the store. The sliding doors to the store weren't … Continue reading A day in the life … but not just any day
Fitness Update: Progress Series Recap
Last week was somewhat of a respite from fitness goals. After the final race of the Progress Series, weather and buildup called for a more relaxed approach. So this week's fitness post will look at the Progress Series, and do a bit of retrospective on the series as a whole. The series garnered me 5 … Continue reading Fitness Update: Progress Series Recap
#188: I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord!
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 I love Thy kingdom, Lord! The house of Thine abode -- The Church our blest Redeemer saved With His own precious blood. 2 I love Thy Church, O God! Her walls before Thee stand, Dear as the … Continue reading #188: I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord!
The bounty of cultural appropriation
I am sitting here this evening among the bounty of our nation and my lifestyle. I am not rich, yet the things I have on not even a middle-class income today are more than a king of the Renaissance would have. Even most poor Americans of our day have items that the rich didn't have … Continue reading The bounty of cultural appropriation
At The Rainbow 