(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Ofttimes the day seems long, our trials hard to bear, We're tempted to complain, to murmur and despair; But Christ will soon appear to catch his Bride away, All tears forever over in God's eternal day. CHORUS … Continue reading #149: When We See Christ
Short Concert Sunday
See this link for a story about Madrigalia Bar Nonne singing at the Nelson Atkins Museum.
A Blast of the Past #74: Halloween
Today's photo collage is of Halloween from 11 years ago. The kids always had their own ideas of how to take what we had and make something. We never bought much just to be used for costumes.
Cold Weather Biking
Okay, today's blog isn't fitness, but it relates to cycling. Wednesday was first snow -- all quarter inch of it. And of course the temperature dropped. So by morning it was into the teens. Thus I got out all my wraps. Double layered legs and jackets, ear muffs, balaclava, hood, helmet, gloves. I also tried … Continue reading Cold Weather Biking
#148: Will Jesus Find Us Watching?
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 When Jesus comes to reward His servants, Whether it be noon or night, Faithful to Him will He find us watching, With our lamps all trimmed and bright? CHORUS O can we say we are ready brother? … Continue reading #148: Will Jesus Find Us Watching?
Where to dine
When you are staying in an area you don't know, and you don't know exactly what you feel like eating, it can sometimes be hard to decide where to go to eat. So if you aren't careful you go to someplace safe and eat something ordinary and known. That either means a comfort food, or … Continue reading Where to dine
Fitness Update: Fitbit Flex 2
Well, last week I ran two 5Ks on the street, and then 1.25 miles on the treadmill. I got myself up to a 7:30 minute miles, or a speed of 7.5 miles per hour. Now if I can just figure out how to translate that pace in my mind onto the street, to do a … Continue reading Fitness Update: Fitbit Flex 2
#147: There’ll Be No Dark Valley
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 There'll be no dark valley when Jesus comes, There'll be no dark valley when Jesus comes; There'll be no dark valley when Jesus comes To gather His loved ones home. REFRAIN To gather His loved ones home … Continue reading #147: There’ll Be No Dark Valley
Trump-Carrier Deal
One of the fun things about posting on this topic is that I know so few facts and can make a lot of conjecture on it. But whether I apply them right or not, based on whether I know the facts correctly or not, the principles I am bringing up are still the principles I … Continue reading Trump-Carrier Deal
A Blast of the Past #73: The Zoo
Here is one of our trips to the Kansas City Zoo. We have made several trips to the zoo over the years, usually getting one annual trip in, with an occasional missed year. Here is one of the earlier trips, captured in pictures. It is always interesting to see how both the kids and the … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #73: The Zoo
At The Rainbow 