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Posted in Community, Inspiration, People, Random Thoughts, video on Mar 23rd, 2010
The internet can bring people together in very interesting ways. This virtual gathering of choir geeks is the result of auditions through webcams for music selected and conducted on video. Those selected recorded their parts following the direction of the video-conductor and a very minimalist piano part. There wasn’t much to work with at all, [...]
Posted in People on Dec 17th, 2009
On the right side of this blog page is a list of other blogs that I follow and recommend. My friend Bill Mills has started a blog that is sure to be an interesting read. He’s an Eastern Orthodox priest, author of several books (including one coming out next spring), and a wanna-be archeologist. His [...]
Posted in People, Random Thoughts on May 26th, 2008
A boy stands in the FEMA Diamond travel trailer park May 23, 2008 in Port Sulphur, Louisiana. FEMA federal trailer parks that house many Hurricane Katrina victims are set to close May 31, prompting fears that people will be forced into residences they can’t afford or will be left homeless. Most residents will receive a [...]
Posted in Inspiration, People, Random Thoughts on May 7th, 2008
It’s a horrible word and a horrific act. Rape is violence, without a doubt, and yet it is confusing to those of us who have never had to deal with it or its after effects. Confusing because the violence is sexual in nature and, in my mind anyway, violence and sex are polar opposites. To [...]
Posted in Banner, Community, Inspiration, Olmsted Community Church, People, Photos on Nov 18th, 2007
I was overwhelmed by the number of volunteers and the amount of food collected at Olmsted Falls’ annual “Turkey Hunt” food collection for the needy. Tables were piled with canned and boxed foods that will go to needy families in time for Thanksgiving. It was a well organized and inspiring kind of event, both ecumenical [...]
Posted in Olmsted Community Church, People, Photos on Jul 16th, 2007
Vacation Bible School had a great lift-off today. Can you tell that the kids were enjoying themselves, even while they were learning about scripture and prayer? More photos, click HERE.
Posted in Family, People, Photos, Random Thoughts on Jun 13th, 2007
BBC has posted a self-test to determine if you can tell a fake smile from a real one. Some people pride themselves on being able to read others. I got 16 out of 20 correct, but I guessed on a few. Try it yourself here. The happy (and real) smiler above? My daughter Katie. [via [...]