Sunday was the final day of the Worlds of Fun Season. So now is a good time to quantify, and qualify. the season. We have been season passholders since 2001. This is the second year we have been season dining plan participants. I think in these past two years the quality of our park experience … Continue reading Worlds of Fun Recap
Fitness Update: Timing
This week's fitness post is going to be a short one, directing you away from the fact that I spent another week without swimming or running, cycling only. Instead, let's discuss the best time of day to run or swim. I thought it would be pcist thing in the morning, but now I am finding … Continue reading Fitness Update: Timing
#137: Christ the Lord is Risen Today
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Christ the Lord is ris'n today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say: Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heav'ns, and earth reply: Alleluia! 2 Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, … Continue reading #137: Christ the Lord is Risen Today
Trunk or Treat
Today's post is announcing the Avondale United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat from 4-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 in the church parking lot, 3101 NE Winn Road, Kansas City, Mo, 64117. Below are some shots from the 2015 event:
Blast of the Past #68: Peanuts Playhouse
We have been denizens (season passholders) of Worlds of Fun since 2001. In looking back at the pictures, we can remember when Peanuts Playhouse was first built. It was one of the new attractions they put in since we started going. Yet that is at least 11 years ago. It was also in the days … Continue reading Blast of the Past #68: Peanuts Playhouse
On the Ballot: Statutory Measures, Special Elections
This post concludes my walk down the Ballot I will be voting on Nov. 8 in Clay County, MO. It includes two sections of the ballot: Statutory Measures and Special Elections. I am not quite sure what these sections mean, but I can parse what the items themselves mean. Here they are: STATUTORY MEASURE PROPOSITION … Continue reading On the Ballot: Statutory Measures, Special Elections
#136: Christ is Risen from the Dead
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Christ is risen from the dead -- He is risen as He said! Never, since the heavens rang With the song the angels sang On the morning of His birth, Had such gladness come to earth; Quickly … Continue reading #136: Christ is Risen from the Dead
On the Ballot: Constitutional Amendments
When people talk of constitutional amendments, my mind goes to the U.S. Constitution. But each of the states has a constitution, and they get amended with much greater frequency. This year I see 5 amendments of the ballot: they are numbered 1 to 6, skipping 5. Since I didn't know much about the process, I … Continue reading On the Ballot: Constitutional Amendments
Fitness Update: Technology Troubles
Well, this week I'll give a short stats update, and then on to an indirectly related topic. Got in one 5K run and a 1000 yard swim. So not doing much progress there, but at least doing something. I did hit 2,500 miles on Saturday -- so the October goal was completed a week in … Continue reading Fitness Update: Technology Troubles
#135: The Day of Resurrection
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad -- The Passover of gladness, The Passover of God! From death to life eternal, From this world to the sky, Our Christ hath brought us over With hymns … Continue reading #135: The Day of Resurrection
At The Rainbow 