The Trumpet Bells of Christmas - recorded 'round the world!

Christmas Choral Recordings That I Enjoy

Here is John Rutter and the Cambridge Singers recording from 2011:

The Cambridge Singers Christmas Album
 

The Modern Post (Dustin Kensrue) - Child of Glory and John Rutter Christmas Album -- In the Bleak Midwinter

Singing in contrasting styles: Keeping the Christ in Christmas https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=wzTxy1_l8K8&feature=share John Rutter: The Christmas Album Clare College Choir -- In the Bleak Midwinterhttps://music.youtube.com/watch?v=UXjFdlsygBg&feature=share

Album - Getz/Gilberto #2

Enjoying music from yesteryear: A 1964 Live at Carnegie Hall performance featuring Stan Getz and Joáo Gilberto.

A Career Choice that transcended $$

Jim Seals and Dash Crofts had it right for their souls in the face of pressure from Warner Bros. execs. and others. This article from Texas Right to Life tells the story from 45 years ago.

Seniors Companioning In Faith-filled Fellowship

Have you been longing for a place to be in the company of others in the "seasoned" season of life?
The newest group at Bayside Community Church, in our hometown of Kingston, WA, is up and running! Well, perhaps walking... sitting... eating... Last month my wife, Sue, and I began hosting some of the folks with whom we worship and serve. We have been "breaking bread" in our home on a weekly basis since October.
Our last two gatherings of the year will continue our theme of growth in various areas of our lives. Wednesday, November 13 topic is growing in physical health. On November 20, we plan to usher in the holiday season with a discussion on "anticipation" -- what are you looking forward to? What have been some of your best memories of holidays connected with the church? If you're interested in joining us, call or text me at (360) 286-6019.
About Connect. Thrive. At 55 (and then some!)

A group for our “seasoned” friends to gather together at Steve and Sue Pargman’s home! We’ll break bread with a “light” supper on the table at 4:30p. Then at 5:00p, gather in a cozy living room to share how God’s Word causes us to grow in grace, righteousness, encouragement, humor, fellowship, gratitude, health, and anticipation for each new day. We’ll be done by 6:00p!

Upcoming events:

Wednesday, Nov 13
Growing in Physical Health

Wednesday, Nov 20
Growing in Anticipation

Connect, Thrive, at 55

I always cry at a dog movie

I joined my wife, son and daughter-in-law for a trip to the Los Angeles Museum of Science and Industry. We watched a movie in 3D at the IMAX theater. It was about specially trained dogs that make it possible to rescue people, help emotionally challenged children and adults, and track down criminals, protect people and other animals, and assist law enforcement officers. The main roles were played by a human-dog rescue team (Cat & Halo), as they went from basic puppy training to certified search and rescue. I'll let you know that the wet-eyes section came rather late in the script.

My Labor Day hike

Photo: Trail to Mt. Echo on the left, Altadena and Pasadena on the right. | San Diego Reader



I just took the Cobb Estate Hike. Below you can see some of the beautiful scenery I enjoyed along the way.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/angeles/recarea/?recid=42074

JeffCo Library unveils ‘Discover Exoplanets’ 2019 August

JeffCo Library unveils ‘Discover Exoplanets’