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Awesome Monday
I know, I’ve been out of pocket recently and not posted nor visited any of you the past couple of weeks. My schedule was busy with other activities. The young lady pictured below is our oldest grand daughter and she is about two years old when this photo was taken.
A little over a week ago she became this young lady.
The dream is real and she was the prettiest and happiest bride I have ever seen. Yes, I’m partial. I have no images of the ceremony or reception. I put the camera down and tried to focus on being Grandpa (Papa) for a change.
It was a beautiful ceremony that celebrated marriage and honored the One who created us and blessed our lives with marriage. These two are perfect for each other. Have a blessed life.
Skywatch Friday
This has been one of the most colorful autumns in several years. The second tree is my favorite tree in the entire county. I think it is a nearly perfect shape and its color never disappoints.
Details on the Trail
I took these images while walking the Road Less Traveled that I posted earlier. There is beauty in the big picture as well as the details when hiking in the woods. Have a blessed day.
Thankful Thursday
Autumn in The Ozarks
Thankful for eyesight and such beautiful sights to see in the woods.
The Road Less Traveled
Autumn in the “Hood”
I took a short walk around the neighborhood the other day and to say that fall is in full swing here in Northwest Arkansas is an understatement. We have had just the right amount of rain during the year and the cool temperatures recently. The result is an explosion of color. enjoy.
Awe…some Monday’s Music Moves Me
2018 Homecoming – Vol II
Last week I posted a few images of the local high school kids at the park taking photos of friends and family. After that event, and prior to dinner and the dance, a few of the kids from our church ventured over to the youth building for one last photo-op. The youth building is named Studio 412 and the inspiration comes from the Bible, 1 Timothy 4:12, “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love in spirit, in faith, in purity.” The example is one that we could all aspire to.
The girls are always up for a little more photo antics than the guys, when adults are around.
Monday’s Music Moves Me
This week is a “your choice” week so I am going to use it as an excuse to post another dance video. As a young adult I was a huge fan of Creedence Clearwater Revival and I still enjoy the work of John Fogerty as a solo act. I believe the only artist that I had more music of was Sir Elton John. Anyway, back to the dance floor. While looking for CCR videos I ran across this jewel. The dance genre here is the Carolina Shag. Enjoy.
While I loved the hard driving sounds of Fortunate Son and Travelin’ Band, one of my favorite CCR recordings was Lodi. I think all of us have felt like we were stuck in a Lodi at some point in our life.
By nature I am not a political animal. I am currently worn out with politics, but I like the message that John evoked in this tune as a solo artist. Sometimes status quo just isn’t good enough. We need a gunslinger.
As a bit of a sports fan and one of millions of American youth that grew up playing baseball, my all time favorite John Fogerty tune is…you guessed it, “Centerfield”. And yes, that is a guitar in the shape of a baseball bat. Have a blessed week.
Wordless Wednesday
Priorities
Awe…some Monday’s Music Moves Me
2018 High School Homecoming – Junior Year
Fall is in the air, football season is in full swing and that means that high schools around the country are having homecoming celebrations. Our youngest grand daughter is a junior this year. Yes, I know, where does the time go? There is a local tradition for many of the kids to meet at a local park in the after noon for photos. The park is filled with parents, grandparents and hundreds of kids. It is a fun tradition and everyone seems to enjoy it. Now there are several locations that kids and their parents meet so the crowd is a little more spread out than in the past.
It seems that many high school students don’t date the way we did, back in the stone age. Many of them just meet a large group of friends and hang out at the dance that evening. I think they may actually have more fun than we did. Good for them.
The photo session starts with the grand daughter, then a friend is added, then a small group, and finally…
the whole crowd of friends get involved. Oh to have that much energy again.
Monday’s Music Moves Me.
The theme is music featuring unusual instruments. My choice isn’t based so much on the unusual instruments as it is their use. When was the last time you heard a bluegrass band play classical music?
This group performed at our church Friday night and the crowd loved them. Southern Raised is a family bluegrass band that specializes in gospel music. The three sisters and their little brother are all classically trained in piano and violin. However, their love of gospel music and the genre of bluegrass music led them into the southern gospel industry. Occasionally, they will give a classical number a new sound. If you hear of these young adults playing at a church near you, go give them a listen. You will not be disappointed.
Here is an example of what they do most. Enjoy. Have a blessed week.
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