open thread

by

Our Daily Thread 4-3-15

Good Morning!

It’s Friday!!!

And it’s the Good one too! 🙂

So I’m breaking out the Easter colors. 🙂

_____________________________________________

I’m always of two minds today. When I think about the cross, the nails, the coarse, heavy wood, and the horror of death by crucifixion, it makes me want to weep. The fact that He would do so for a wretch such as me overwhelms me a bit. I better than anyone know how undeserving I am of such an honor, yet He offers it freely to me. I can’t cover what I’ve done, can’t hide it, but through Him, and His death, my sins are washed clean. It’s humbling, and should be, right?

But at the same time, I’m pretty happy about the whole affair because I know how it ends. 🙂 So I can’t help but be excited too. 🙂

Am I the only one?

______________________________________________

It’s been fun the last few days open threading the music. Let’s stick with that, and make it the QoD.

Do you have a favorite song for this time of year?

Don’t laugh, but this is one of my favorites. I remember the first time I heard it watching with my wife and daughter. It almost made me cry. 

I said almost. 😕

It tells the story perfectly. It’s so simple, even a child can understand it. 🙂

From VeggieTales Official 

______________________________________________

 

by

Our Daily Thread 3-30-15

Good Morning!

You’ll have to forgive me, but for the next 4 or 5 days the content of my posts will be limited, for obvious reasons. I’ll still post early, and will update you when possible.

And again, thank you all for your prayers and condolences.

Allen

______________________________________________

Today’s header photo is from Cheryl.

______________________________________________

 Today is Mr. Clapton’s birthday. And you know I like out of the ordinary. 🙂

I like that one, but it doesn’t do his talent justice….

______________________________________________

Anyone have a QoD?

by

Our Daily Thread 3-28-15

Good Morning.

Thank you all for the prayers and condolences for Mom’s passing. My family and I appreciate it more than I’m capable of expressing at the moment, but I wanted you all to know that it helps us, and we are thankful for them.

Allen, Cheryl, and Elizabeth

______________________________________________

On this day in 1774 Britain passed the Coercive Act against Massachusetts.  

In 1864 a group of Copperheads attacked Federal soldiers in Charleston, IL. Five were killed and twenty were wounded.  

In 1933 the Nazis ordered a ban on all Jews in businesses, professions and schools.   

And in 1963 Sonny Werblin announced that the New York Titans of the American Football League was changing its name to the New York Jets.

______________________________________________

Quote of the Day

“I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.”

Elie Wiesel

______________________________________________

 Today is Evelyn Tornquist Karlsson‘s birthday. It’s also Bill Gaither’s. So here’s Evie on Bill’s show. From GaitherVEVO

And on this day in 1943 Sergei Rachmaninoff died. 😦 From theoshow2 who has a nice collection of classic performances. 🙂

______________________________________________

Anyone have a QoD?

by

Our Daily Thread 3-27-15

Good Morning!

It’s Friday!!!

______________________________________________

On this day in 1794 Congress authorized the creation of the U.S. Navy.   

In 1866 President Andrew Johnson vetoed the civil rights bill, which later became the 14th amendment.  

In 1899 the first international radio transmission between England and France was achieved by the Italian inventor G. Marconi.

In 1912 the first cherry blossom trees were planted in Washington, DC.

And in 1941 Tokeo Yoshikawa arrived in Oahu, HI, and began spying for Japan on the U.S. Fleet at Pearl Harbor.  

______________________________________________

Quote of the Day

“The mission of photography is to explain man to man and each to himself. And that is the most complicated thing on earth.”

Edward Steichen

______________________________________________

Today is composer Ferde Ferdinand Rudolph von Grofé’s birthday.

Today is also Brendan Hill’s birthday, so I’m playing some Blues Traveler for my wife. I chose this one because I love the way the fiddle part is played on a harmonica. Only John Popper would think to do that. He’s also the only guy I’ve ever seen wear a harmonica vest. 🙂 I count at least 14. 🙂

Anyway, it’s Blues Traveler covering Charlie Daniel’s “Devil Went Down To Georgia.” I must also insert a language warning for one word at the end, given the song.

______________________________________________

Anyone have a QoD?

by

Our Daily Thread 3-26-15

Good Morning!

On this day in 1804 the U.S. Congress ordered the removal of Indians east of the Mississippi to Louisiana.  

In 1885 Eastman Kodak (Eastman Dry Plate and Film Co.) produced the first commercial motion picture film in Rochester, NY. 

In 1937 spinach growers in Crystal City, TX, erected a statue of Popeye. 

In 1951 the U.S. Air Force flag was approved. The flag included the coat of arms, 13 white stars and the Air Force seal on a blue background. 

And in 1982 ground breaking ceremonies were held in Washington, DC, for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. 

______________________________________________

Quote of the Day

“The military don’t start wars. Politicians start wars.”

William Westmoreland

______________________________________________

 Today is Diana Ross’ birthday.

And it’s Richard Tandy’s too.

______________________________________________

Anyone have a QoD?