Skywatch Friday

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Wordless Wednesday

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Boo II!

Ruby Tuesday

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Party Dress

This ruby red gown is on display at the Churchill Downs museum.  I didn't read the whole story behind it, but the dress is associated with one of the parties that are held around town, in connection with the Kentucky Derby.  And yes, it does look like large rose blossoms, after all, the Derby is the Run for The Roses.

On another note, is it just me or are the retailers rushing Christmas this year?  Lowe's and Walmart already have their artificial trees, lights and exterior displays for sale.  I don't expect the start of the Christmas season to be limited to the day after Thanksgiving any more, but some people haven't finished their back to school shopping yet and Santa is already in the garden center.

Happy Ruby Tuesday all.

Skywatch Friday Thoughts and More

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While on vacation last week, I got a phone call informing me that my aunt had passed away.  She was my last living aunt and the one most like a big sister to me.  Our families took vacations together, so my cousins are more like younger siblings than cousins.  We were in Louisville, KY when the news came, so we left on Friday to drive to Decatur, IL for the memorial service.  One of my cousins lives on Lake Decatur and this was the sunrise the morning of the memorial service.
Death serves as a reminder to the living that our days are numbered and that life is fleeting.  We have a responsibility to live each day as if it were our last.  Our life should make the world around us a better place.  The world around my aunt was a better place because of her presence.
My inspirational song this week comes from Chris Tomlin.  While death is a reminder of our mortality, Christ is a reminder that life everlasting belongs to the redeemed, and that death is merely the portal through which we must pass.  There will come a day when all of us will be called to pass from this world.  Having invited Christ into my heart and accepting Him as my Lord and Savior, I know that the instant that I leave this world, I will rise again in the presence of my Lord.  Enjoy.

Wordless Wednesday

Boo!

National Quartet Convention Final Post

My tribute to the National Quartet Convention would not be complete without some music from the most popular group in Gospel Music today, the Gaither Vocal Band. The Gaithers have been around since the late '50's. The group started as the Gaither Trio, featuring Bill Gaither, his wife Gloria, and his Brother Danny. Over the years the group transitioned into the Gaither Vocal Band and has featured some of the finest voices ever to grace the gospel stage. The current edition is no different. Bill still heads the group and sings the bass line. Mark Lowery provides some comic relief and sings the baritone harmony. Then there are the tenors, Michael English, Wes Hampton, and David Phelps. It just doesn't get any better than this. Enjoy.

National Quartet Convention Day Five

The celebration continues.  My wife and I are at the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, KY, so this week I am posting videos of groups that will be performing while we are there.  Today I'm featuring a more traditional gospel quartet, The Dove Brothers.  They've been around quite awhile, and they have a sound that most people would recognize and a country gospel mix.  Enjoy.