The Simple pleasure. Leaves. Not nearly the wagon-loads from the dozen of ancient Maples on my Paternal Grandmother's lawn -- enough for leaf paths and forts -- but enough to run and jump in. Too bad they aren't that young enough anymore to enjoy that simple pleasure that way anymore.
Civil War: The Blue and the Red
I read and article the other day about how the fly-over states are holding the rest of the country back. I've also seen articles and comments about how willing many people would be to let California secede. And it got me to thinking about the civil war. There were many issues that drove the blue … Continue reading Civil War: The Blue and the Red
#150: When He Cometh
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 When He cometh, when He cometh To make up His jewels, All His jewels, precious jewels, His loved and His own: REFRAIN Like the stars of the morning His bright crown adorning, They shall shine in their … Continue reading #150: When He Cometh
Souvenir Bottle or Disposable Cup
I got a survey from Worlds of Fun today. Seems they want to know how people like their all season drink bottle. The survey wanted to know what you knew about their drink and meal plans, and if you had used it. It specifically focused on the all season drink plan. They wanted to know … Continue reading Souvenir Bottle or Disposable Cup
Fitness Update: Update Tracker
Well, this week the software/firmware or the FitBit Flex 2 got an update. And while I am sure there are a lot of good changes in the process, I have noticed one that is especially helpful. Previously, when you got 50 minutes into an hour and hadn't made you 250 step quota for the hour, … Continue reading Fitness Update: Update Tracker
#149: When We See Christ
(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?
