(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 How I praise Thee, precious Savior, That Thy love laid hold of me; Thou hast saved and cleansed and filled me That I might Thy channel be. CHORUS Channels only, blessed Master -- But with all thy … Continue reading #160: Channels Only
Who has better cookies?
Today I saw a favorite post of mine reshared on Facebook, and decided to link it in here... If you like the intro --- then follow this link for the rest of it Darkside Cookies If you hang around with science fiction fans (of any flavor) you will inevitably hear a certain phrase. It’s always … Continue reading Who has better cookies?
Fitness Update: Progress Series, Race #1
This week's fitness update will have a few notes of the standard, and a lengthier report of the first race in the Progress Series of four races (sponsored by the Running Well Store). To quickly go through the stats: No swimming yet (hand still in splint -- seeing doctor today to update that status); running … Continue reading Fitness Update: Progress Series, Race #1
#159: Blessed Quietness
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Joys are flowing like a river Since the Comforter has come; He abides with us forever Makes the trusting heart His home. CHORUS Blessed quietness, holy quietness -- What assurance in my soul! On the stormy sea … Continue reading #159: Blessed Quietness
A potpourri of activity: enjoying the weekend
Today's blog, late in the day, is going to be a review of the day, a smattering of activities. The purpose of this is to show some of the elements that make up a life. Got up and walked the dog. This is a regular weekend (Saturday/Sunday) thing.I do this by using the bicycle and … Continue reading A potpourri of activity: enjoying the weekend
A Blast of the Past #80: Halloween
The kids have always been one to assemble their costumes. 2006 was the year of the Legal Eagle (ToonTown) and Mokey Fraggle (The Fraggles).
The indoor green thumb
Or not so green. I've successfully kept my dwarf lemon and lime trees alive for several years. But the reason I got them was for lemons and limes. Those I haven't seen. Oh, the lemon tree has blossomed quite a bit, the lime less so, and we got one lemon once, but most of the … Continue reading The indoor green thumb
#158: Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all Thy quick'ning pow'rs; Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. 2 Look how we grovel here below, Fond of these earthly toys; Our souls, how … Continue reading #158: Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
The one, the only, Television purchase
Okay, we are eclectic tech people. We like our devices, but we don't have everything new. We are very particular in what we want and how we spend our tech dollars. Case in point: Until last Saturday I had never purchased a television. Now, I've never been without a television, just never bought one. My … Continue reading The one, the only, Television purchase
Fitness Update: Race Delay
For those of you who paid attention to the other posts on the blog this week, you know that Kansas City was all set for the worst ice storm of the decade. While we did get ice, and are getting a long period of light rain now, the ice storm itself was underwhelming (though did … Continue reading Fitness Update: Race Delay
