Today is pictures from 2005 of things that no longer exist at Worlds of Fun. When the kids area was Camp Snoopy instead of Planet Snoopy, there were all these various rides. The park keeps on changing and improving, but it means some things aren't there that we remember from previous years. We were … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #63: Camp Snoopy
Presidential Candidate Health: The Untold Story
Today in the breakroom at work I walked in to see a "Breaking News" banner across the television: "Clinton say Trump should release tax returns." Later I walked in with different "Breaking News": Trump: "I've always had good blood pressure." Where can you find a real issue in this campaign? Yes, I know it came … Continue reading Presidential Candidate Health: The Untold Story
#123: In the Cross of Christ I Glory
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 In the cross of Christ I glory, Tow'ring o'er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, Hopes deceive and fears annoy, … Continue reading #123: In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Hard being a Libertarian
No, I'm not talking about hard because of other people; I'm talking about hard to live true as a Libertarian. There are two prongs to the hard: Hard to live libertarian in a world with all these socialistic programs Hard to live libertarian because there is always something of the socialistic or progressive programs that … Continue reading Hard being a Libertarian
Fitness Update: Goal achieved
Well, One of my annual goals was completed this past week. By adding two more runs to my total during the week, I reached the 52 for the year: I have run a 5K distance or greater 52 times this year. This doesn't mean I will stop running. It just shows I didn't know what … Continue reading Fitness Update: Goal achieved
#122: Why?
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Why did they nail Him to Calvary's tree? Why? tell me, why was He there? Jesus the Helper, the Healer, the Friend -- Why? tell me, why was He there? CHORUS All my iniquities on Him were … Continue reading #122: Why?
Yes, that was a golden age …
Remember the early 21st century? Those first two decades were one of those golden ages of history, not just for the USA, which basically led the world without consciously doing anything, but for the rest of the world that followed in her wake? Don't believe me? Just go read the history from the mid-20th century … Continue reading Yes, that was a golden age …
A Blast of the Past #62: Bowling
One of my favorite memories from 2005 was when I was parental escort for Nathan's preschool class for a bowling field trip. Everyone had a lot of fun, and Nathan bowled some pretty neat frames. I have a picture where he converted a split. Somehow we never seem to do enough of these things in … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #62: Bowling
Greatest American Hero
In the Television special "Swing Out, Sweet Land", from 1970, John Wayne said, "Countries are like people, some take themselves so seriously that you won't get a laugh out of them in a hundred years. And others are more apt then not to stick their tongues in their cheeks and tell funny stories about themselves. … Continue reading Greatest American Hero
#121: Blessed Calvary!
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 I look at the cross upon Calvary, And O what a wonder divine! To think of the wealth it holds for me -- The riches of heaven are mine. CHORUS Blessed Calvary! Precious Calvary! 'Neath thy shadow … Continue reading #121: Blessed Calvary!
