A Box Full of Kisses
Courtesy of inspire21.com — Author Unknown The story goes that some time ago, a man punished his 3-year-old daughter for wasting a roll of gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and he became infuriated when the child tried to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree. Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift […]
Continue readingChristmas Carols From Above – Hilarious Lip Sync
Here is a bit of a change of pace as we look at different aspects of the Christmas season. You gotta watch this hilarious, sweet little lip syncing Christmas song. Wait for the bass ‘singer’ – he is an absolute riot! This was one of the many fantastic songs performed during the annual “Living […]
Continue readingChateau de Versailles, Versailles, France – Great Castles of the World
The Chateau de Versailles is one of the most popular tourist stops in France but it has not been that way for too many years. The massive structure fell into disrepair after the French Revolution and most of the furnishings were sold off. Only since World War II has there been an ongoing major effort […]
Continue readingOn Safari in Tanzania Part 5 – Visiting a Maasai Boma (Village)
The Boma Part of our culture shock was a visit to a Maasai Boma or small village of a few mud huts. The village population consisted of two husbands, seven wives and about forty children. There were many paradoxes for us to grapple with such as the extreme poverty, lack of education and health […]
Continue readingNeuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau, Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle (German: Schloss Neuschwanstein, pronounced [nɔʏˈʃvaːnʃtaɪn], English: New Swanstone Castle) is a nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival palace on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in southwest Bavaria, Germany. The palace was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat and as a homage to Richard Wagner. Ludwig paid for […]
Continue readingOn Safari in Tanzania – Part 4 – The Elephants Video and More
I have been putting off doing the editing necessary to make some of the video footage from our African Safari presentable. Video editing is slow and tedious and it isn’t really my strong suit! Also, I think I’m afraid that the scenes which are so real and memorable to Lynn and me just won’t […]
Continue readingYellowstone National Park – Take an HD Video Tour
If you are thinking of doing a tour of National Parks or even just a trip out west, don’t miss Yellowstone National Park. I am hoping to collect some high quality and informatively narrated videos of National Parks. Yellowstone is a great start. I and my wife, Lynn, and daughters have toured the park in […]
Continue readingOn Safari in Tanzania – Part 3 – First Day of Big Game Hunting
October 21 was the day we first arrived at our camp, received our “potty training” and rested for an hour or so after lunch. Wisely, our tour guides were giving us a deliberately slow start to help us cope with the jet lag of a halfway around the world trip and the 6000 foot […]
Continue readingSaint Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow, Russia
per Wikipedia (excerpt) The Cathedral of the Protection of Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat (Russian: Собор Покрова пресвятой Богородицы, что на Рву) or Pokrovsky Cathedral (Russian: Покровский собор) are official names for a Russian Orthodox church in Red Square in Moscow.[5] The church is also called the Cathedral of St. Vasily the Blessed […]
Continue readingThe Science of Happiness – a Study in Gratitude.
I just found a website that produces a variety of catchy YouTube videos. I found this one embedded into a Facebook post and tracked it down to its source. It has nearly 2 million views. Its cool, funny and inspiring all at once. Enjoy it, and if you do, pass it on. The link […]
Continue readingOn Safari in Tanzania – Part 2
I’m going to to start very near the beginning of our safari, hoping to convey just how much of a culture shock we experienced going from the USA to Tanzania’s bush country. We arrived at about 10PM on our flight from the U. S. via Amsterdam at a relatively small international airport in Arusha, […]
Continue readingThe People Who Inspire Humanity – Facebook Page
I have found a Facebook Page entitled: The People Who Inspire Humanity. They post items frequently on Facebook and I have “Liked” the Page so I see their posts. I would encourage you to check out this Facebook Page and “Like” it, too. You may occasionally need a tissue to watch the video or […]
Continue readingOn Safari in Tanzania – Part 1
Africa, I have wanted to go to the Serengeti Plains to photograph big, wild animals in their natural habitat for decades. My wife, Lynn, wasn’t keen on the idea of sleeping in tents in the wild but she finally agreed and in October 2010 we were on our way, traveling with another couple we […]
Continue readingBuy The Milk
Did You Ever Hear God Talk About Milk? Courtesy of inspire21.com Author Unknown A young man had been to Wednesday night Bible Study. The Pastor had spoken about “listening to God and obeying the Lord’s voice.” The young man couldn’t help but wonder, “Does God still speak to people?” After service he went out […]
Continue reading$2 Bill at Taco Bell – Poor Taco Bell – Another Viral Unflattering Story
Did You Know There Was a $2 Bill? — Author unknown On my way home from work, I stopped at Taco Bell for a quick bite to eat. In my billfold are a $50 bill and a $2 bill. I figure that with a $2 bill, I can get something to eat and not have […]
Continue readingFaith Stories You Won’t Forget Series – William Booth – Founder of the Salvation Army
This next installment of the Faith Stories You Won’t Forget Series is the story of William Booth, an Englishman born in 1829 in Nottingham, England – the land of legendary Robin Hood. His story is one of early poverty, a powerful Christian conversion experience at age fifteen, small beginnings within the Methodist denomination, opposition from […]
Continue readingTalking Animals Will Make You Laugh!
Here’s a fun way to brighten up a Monday (or any day!). I was searching around for something cute and lighthearted and came across this video. It’s not a YouTube video so I had to embed a video player into the blog post and that means it doesn’t show up as a ready-to-play video […]
Continue readingFive More Minutes
While at the park one day, a woman sat down next to a man on a bench near a playground. “That’s my son over there,” she said, pointing to a little boy in a red sweater who was gliding down the slide. “He’s a fine looking boy” the man said. “That’s my daughter on the […]
Continue readingEight Year-old’s Homework Assignment: Explain God
a true story courtesy of Inspire21.com When given a third-grade homework assignment (most likely not in a public school – Dick S) to “EXPLAIN GOD,” this is what 8-year-old, Danny Dutton, of Chula Vista, CA, had to say. By Danny Dutton One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to […]
Continue readingCathedral Basilica of St. Louis
The new Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis I have now posted five cathedrals from around the world, but mostly from Europe. The simple reason for favoring Europe is that Europe is where most of the cathedrals are located. I did manage to find one in the Ivory Coast of Africa and I’ll keep looking in […]
Continue readingThe Enchantment of the Salzburg Area of Austria by Video Tour
The Salzburg area offers a variety of attractions that will captivate the traveler by eye and by ear as the video will show. Salzburg also boasts one of the finest Cathedrals in Europe but that will be the subject of another post. My wife, Lynn, and I spent an all too brief afternoon in Austria […]
Continue readingDrawing Heaven – Akiane Kramarik, Child-prodigy
Courtesy of Inspire21.com I caught a video on YouTube about a CNN report showcasing the story of a very gifted 12-year-old artist named Akiane Kramarik. There have been several young gifted artists in the past, but Akiane is rather fascinating. What makes Akiane so unique is not so much how well she paints, but the […]
Continue readingMalbork Castle, Poland – Take a Video Tour
Malbork Castle excerpt from World Heritage Centre Malbork Castle is the most complete and elaborate example of the Gothic brick castle complex in the characteristic and unique style of the Teutonic Order, which evolved independently from the contemporary castles of western Europe and the Near East. The spectacular fortress represents the phenomenon of the monastic […]
Continue readingBasilica of our Lady of Peace, Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast – the Other “World’s Largest Church”.
Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro Ivory Coast Worldsiteguides did a great job of selecting, researching, and presenting some of the finest places in the world for our education and appreciation via the internet. Many of the sites feature narrated videos that greatly enhance the experience. Fortunately, this is one of those sites. […]
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