Today I decided to mix up the usual Sunday hymn feature, with a video montage of some Interesting Easter music videos. So, I am starting with a couple, and we'll see how many more come up during the day to be added. The first, from Veggie Tale's is a favorite. The second, by Dolly Parton, … Continue reading Easter Video Montage
Worlds of Fun: First Weekend Impressions
It is an interesting fact: Worlds of Fun is an amusement park, with rides. I and my family have been there every day so far they have been open, and none of us have ridden a ride yet. Even so, we are getting a lot of "amusement" out of the park. The no rides thing … Continue reading Worlds of Fun: First Weekend Impressions
A Blast of the Past #92: India, Part 3
My stay in India in 2007 included the holiday of Diwali. As Wikipedia describes it: One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, it spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. Its celebration includes millions of lights shining on housetops, outside doors and windows, … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #92: India, Part 3
Sneak Peak and WOF opening day
Today's post is coming late for a couple of reasons. Primarily because I was busy and didn't get to write one earlier, but also because I decided to do it on something that happened this evening. Last week I wrote a roundup of upcoming events that included The Gold and Platinum Pass sneak peak at … Continue reading Sneak Peak and WOF opening day
#184: A Glorious Church
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Do you hear the coming, brother? Thronging up the steeps of light, Clad in glorious shining garments, Blood-washed garments pure and white. CHORUS 'Tis a glorious church without spot or wrinkle, Washed in the blood of the … Continue reading #184: A Glorious Church
Dynamics of placing a Craiglist Free Item Ad
I placed the below ad late Sunday afternoon to get rid of the old, large, back-projection TV we had received from our neighbors down the street when they moved out 3-4 years ago. Within 30 minutes I had responses from 3 different people. I responded to all of them just after 5 p.m., and set … Continue reading Dynamics of placing a Craiglist Free Item Ad
Fitness Update: Swimming and tracking thereof
Okay, this week I finally got back to the pool. I swam Monday-Wednesday-Friday and ran Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday. My FitBit Flex 2 did not track the swimming. I was certain I had set it for swimming when I got it, but when I looked up a manual online, it only mentioned the word swim once, and that … Continue reading Fitness Update: Swimming and tracking thereof
#183: Faith of Our Fathers
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Faith of our fathers, living still In spite of dungeon, fire and sword -- O how our hearts beat high with joy Whene'er we hear that glorious word! CHORUS Faith of our fathers, holy faith, We will … Continue reading #183: Faith of Our Fathers
Irresponsible vs. Selective Responsibility
A couple years ago I started a little theory/philosophy of my own based on the concept of selectivity. I have developed several key, lightly-supported statements/concepts for it. One of them revolves around responsibility Selective Hearing Selective Blindness Selective Memory Selective Responsibility Today I thought I would write out some of my thoughts on Selective Responsibility. … Continue reading Irresponsible vs. Selective Responsibility
A Blast of the Past #91: India, Part 2
My visit to India saw some of the upper and lower class conditions of the country, though mostly the upper class, I will admit. I stayed in a 5-star Marriott hotel, one that was often a location for Bollywood movies being shot in Mumbai, which is India's movie "capital" as well as its major financial … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #91: India, Part 2
At The Rainbow 