Kev's Klip of the Week

Here is a quick clip from a very funny lady.

".. all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change comes." - Job 14:14b

Potential Posting Problem All Week

Today's post is a little later (and shorter) than normal. However, I am on vacation and that means I'm sleeping in (it was almost 8:15 when I got up today) all week.

Up until Saturday, you can expect all my posts to be this way .. short and sweet (well, short for sure .. sweet would be too much of a departure from the spirit of revkev's blog).

If you are in the choir, never fear. I am taking a "poor man's vacation" (today's picture says it all) and will be at our regular Wednesday night rehearsal.

Since Cheryl is on Fall break, we will be painting the garage. Doesn't that sound relaxing?

I just hope I don't FALL and BREAK something before the week ends.

There will be a "Kev's Klip of the Week" tomorrow, but you may have to check back later in the day to view it.

Did I mention I was on vacation?

"Behold, we count them happy which endure."

- James 5:11a

Custer's Last Stand

Recently, my son and a couple of his friends have been sitting around in the evenings a pickin' and a grinnin' (that's Southern for 'playing music and singing') just for fun. Drew called and told me about this little group (guitar and mandolin with an occasional autoharp .. and vocals) last week and he was excited about the possibilities.

Cheryl and I got to hear Custer's Last Band (yep, that's the name .. no, it was not a massacre) last night at a small gathering and we had a great time.

Their music was quite eclectic. They went from 'I'll Fly Away' to 'Rollin in My Sweet Baby's Arms' (two of my favorite hymns) without blinking an eye and somehow it all worked.

Their sound is a cross between Allison Krauses' "Union Station" and the "Soggy Bottom Boys" (that is also what we call the twin male babies in the church nursery) .. sort of a Southern fried Rockabilly-Bluegrass.

Now THAT'S entertainment.

This band is strictly for fun .. right now, but who knows what the future may bring?

My retirement fund was rocked pretty hard the last couple of years. If these guys (and gal) also continue to "rock pretty hard," perhaps Drew can take care of me in my twilight years.

In order for that to take place, they need to expand their instrumentation.

How about adding brass?

Custer's Last Band needs a .. little/big horn.

"He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour." - Psalm 112:9

Sunday Is a Day of Rest

"For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end." - 2 Corinthians 1:13

Writer's Block (Mental Constipation)

Judging by the last two blog entries, I have either: 1) developed a fascination with dancing (a good Baptist has to live vicariously through others to experience it .. or you can sneak around), 2) I have "hit a wall" and can't come up with any new and fresh ideas to convey.

Don't get me wrong. There are plenty of thoughts "swimming" around in my brain (the voices .. the voices .. make them stop). However, most shouldn't .. "come up for air."

I usually have no preconceived idea what I want to blog about when I go to bed. There is no "pressure to perform" or "fear of failure" (those are reserved solely for my profession .. where I am hanging by a thread).

When I sit down at the computer I start thinking about what is ahead for the day. If something is the least bit out of the ordinary, I try to find a way to incorporate that into my writing. If the day appears to consist of the "same old same old," I let my imagination wander for a while (it really should be on a leash .. several of the neighbors have complained) and see where it might lead.

Possible blog subjects .. the first things that popped into my mind today, included:

• The weather (talk about beating a dead horse .. this is only an expression, PETA)
• My infected big toe (with photo, of course)
• Using the last of the coffee (this was just a little too serious to discuss)
• Eating a bowl of cereal with Half and Half instead of milk (we were out of heavy whipping cream)
• The need to replace AA batteries in my Bluetooth mouse (the warning light has been flashing for days now .. it's a good thing I don't have epilepsy)

In and of themselves, these possible subjects would seem dull and boring. However, in the hands of a skilled writer, even the most mundane, everyday occurrence can "spring to life" and totally captivate the interest of the reader.

Now, if only I could find a skilled writer .....

"It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee" - Luke 1:3a

Finally .. Friday!

It's pouring down rain right now (that is so unusual for around here these days .. uh, yeah .. right) and according to the weather it will continue to do so for the rest of the day.

Are my spirits dampened? Am I all wet?

No way. It's Friday!

I'm off today and there is plenty of work to be done inside.

Now, where's that remote? It's almost time for The View.

"Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together" - Psalm 98:8

Gonna Dance the Night Away

The YYs (Youth of Yesterday) will meet tonight at 6 o'clock and our program will feature Celtic music .. only.

There's no "Lord of the Dance" at this Baptist gathering.

However, if dancing was allowed ...

"They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance." - Job 21:11