Here are some pictures from Oceans of Fun in 2005. It seems such a long time ago since we had kids young enough to play in the kiddie pools. This was further summer adventure with Grandma while she visited from Upstate New York. Oceans of Fun has changed a lot since then, but most of … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #70: Oceans of Fun
Everybody relax
Okay, the election is over. The hysterics have begun. Everybody just relax. First, to the people who are concerned about dictator Trump: Our government isn't that powerful yet. There are too many other people in there that have to go along, and the Republicans are anything but united. There is too much inertia there for … Continue reading Everybody relax
#140: Open Wide, Ye Doors
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Open wide, ye everlasting doors, Let the King of Glory in; Now returning from His earthly wars, He the victory did win. See the rich red woulds He bears, Scars of battle now He wears; He has … Continue reading #140: Open Wide, Ye Doors
Much Ado About Nothing: Election Day
Well, today is the day. The fate of the nation, yea the world, lies in the hands of what American voters do and choose today. Pshaw! I believe that as free citizens it is important to vote, to participate, and to do so as an informed and knowledgeable citizen. But The fate of the world … Continue reading Much Ado About Nothing: Election Day
Fitness Update: Almost ran
Well, This week I almost got a run in. Woke up Saturday morning intending to do a run, then realized I needed to exercise the dog with the bicycle, and didn't have the gumption to do both. I did manage to hit 2600 miles on the bicycle. So I am only 400 miles away from … Continue reading Fitness Update: Almost ran
#139: Golden Harps Are Sounding
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Golden harps are sounding, Angel voices ring, Pearly gates are opened, Opened for the King: Christ, the King of glory, Jesus, King of love, Is gone up in triumph To His throne above. REFRAIN All His work … Continue reading #139: Golden Harps Are Sounding
Not Serve and Protect: Serve and Clean Up
When I posted here about our experience with the dog, I mentioned the lack of response from animal control. Since that point, I have managed to get some correspondence with the officer on the case. It seems that our case, reported at 6:30 p.m., got assigned to the officer that comes on duty at 9:30 … Continue reading Not Serve and Protect: Serve and Clean Up
A Blast of the Past #69: Cold Stone Creamery
Today's look into the past has us visting Cold Stone Creamery with Grandma and sharing one of the mixups of ice cream.
A tale of neighbors
"When seconds count, the authorities are only minutes/hours away" The truth about the above came home again, in another manner, last night. When I was riding home on my bicycle there was a dog lying in the road at the top of the hill one street from ours. As I approached him he just looked … Continue reading A tale of neighbors
#138: Christ Arose
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Low in the grave He Lay -- Jesus, my Savior! Waiting the coming day -- Jesus, my Lord! CHORUS Up from the grave He arose, (He arose,) With a mighty triumph o'er His foes; (He arose,) He … Continue reading #138: Christ Arose
At The Rainbow 