(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) The one thing interesting about this hymn, melodically, is that in the Refrain the melody passes back and forth between the alto and soprano lines. There is actually a descant written in. 1 My Lord has garments so … Continue reading #115: Ivory Palaces
Being Weird with Weird Al
I don't attend rock concerts -- as a general rule. But I did attend one Sunday Night. Weird Al Yankovic was in concert at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, so I went, equipped with ear plugs, and had a good time. My cultural references aren't that good, so I only recognized parts of the parodies, … Continue reading Being Weird with Weird Al
Fitness Update: device carelessness
I wrote last week about the role of carelessness in a good fitness program. Well, over the past week I had some unexpected carelessness creep into my program. While on a weekend run with the dog, the odometer disappeared off my bicycle. It disappeared in a 1/10 mile stretch of road, but no amount of … Continue reading Fitness Update: device carelessness
#114: There is a Green Hill Far Away
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 There is a green hill far away, Without a city wall, Where the dear Lord was crucified, Who died to save us all. CHORUS O dearly, dearly has He loved! And we must love Him too, And … Continue reading #114: There is a Green Hill Far Away
The Myth of Inflation
For today's post, I am going to take on one of today's Shibboleth's: Inflation. So much of today's economic life includes an assumption of inflation. The government tracks it, issues COLAs (Cost of Living Adjustments) based on it; banks and businesses and individuals factor it into their business plans and loans and retirement goals. And … Continue reading The Myth of Inflation
A Blast of the Past #59: Fish in tanks
The year 2005 was also the unsuccessful year of fish in tanks. We got several fish that year, and didn't manage to have any of them survive for very long. And we did everything right per the instructions, but no success. But here are the hopeful pictures, before we learned our lack of skill with … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #59: Fish in tanks
WorldCon just 2 weeks away
Well, the voting is done, but the Hugos won't be announced until WorldCon meets, just two weeks from now. It will be the first Con we have attended, and we are hoping to have a good time, and not have it spoiled by people who are so sensitive and trigger un-happy. The con has sent … Continue reading WorldCon just 2 weeks away
#113: The Old Rugged Cross
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suff'ring and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain. CHORUS So … Continue reading #113: The Old Rugged Cross
An Open Letter to the RNC
Dear RNC, beloved GOP of my political infancy and early adulthood: I know you have been trying to reach me for the past several years; the letters come with precisioned regularity. They thank me for all my past support, or offer me another survey that ends with the opportunity to donate money to the cause. … Continue reading An Open Letter to the RNC
Fitness Update: Carelessness
I have seen a lot of talk on fitness sites and Facebook fitness posts about tracking and following and using this regimen or that. Discipline, discipline, discipline is the name of the game. While I realize it is important to have structure if you plan to reach or maintain a certain goal, I think most … Continue reading Fitness Update: Carelessness
