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The Modern Frontier
Posted by on October 10, 2009
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House Concerts!
Posted by on August 11, 2009
This summer I have truly enjoyed house concerts. They are intimate, laid back, dont have a strict time schedule, you actually get to know a few folks, and I get to play tunes! Heres a review of my most recent back-yard-bring-your-own-picnic-bash in Colorado Springs. By the by, Im always open to invading your living room or back yard. Just give us a shout and invite a bunch of friends! (read more)
Woo-hooing!
Posted by on July 29, 2009
Colorado Springs to Atlanta: All the business folks were calmly reading the morning paper as Jonathan woo-hooed! on take-off. Sometimes its good to be reminded of the simple pleasures in life. Not that flying a multi ton machine full of thousands of systems to keep us from careening in the earth below is simple, but its just too easy to forget to enjoy old experiences in new ways. Children help… (read more)
Off to Atlanta
Posted by on July 21, 2009
Firstly: After a great, and very busy, weekend here in Colorado my son, Jonathan, and I are headed to Atlanta for a week. We will be there for two events: 1. The American Vision World View Super Conference, and 2. An evening worship service at Smyrna Presbyterian church. The Super conference will be a great event with lots of hard hitting speakers on topics that range from eschatology to the economy,… (read more)
A New Partnership with Covenant Eyes
Posted by on July 6, 2009
Some of you may be familiar with Covenant Eyes, whose focus is providing online accountability and internet filters.  Several months ago, I was asked to participate in their Covenant Musicians program. They developed this program as a way of partnering with musicians to raise awareness of both their work, and that of the musicians they work with.  Recently, they selected one of my songs, Set… (read more)
Getting Stronger Every Day.
Posted by on July 6, 2009
Elsa and Mama are doing quite well. I cant believe its already over three weeks since Elsa was born! Things do speed up as life progresses&. However, rather than talk about it, here are a few new pics from week three. (read more)
The Holding Pattern Ends, but the Pattern Holds!
Posted by on June 13, 2009
We are no longer waiting&.  Last night at 10:08, (June 12th), little, or make that big, Elsa Ruth was born at 9.5lb, 22 inches!  That makes  boy, girl, boy, girl, boy, girl.  The pattern holds&. Plus, a new portion of our saga now includes our first official motor home birth! It was [...] (read more)
Waiting
Posted by on June 9, 2009
An Update from Patsy:   Many of you are eagerly awaiting baby news!  Trust me, we are, too.  Our plan was to be up at Horn Creek right now, settling in and preparing for the birth.  However, due to a low platelet count that continued to drop, our midwife is uncomfortable allowing us to head up [...] (read more)
Getting Started as a Performing Artist
Posted by on June 4, 2009
On the road I get quite a few questions about getting started as an artist.  Heres one part of my story: (Sorry for the extra update  there was a formatting error) Over five years ago I started taking and seeking out a few concerts here and there.  At this point in my efforts I was [...] (read more)
Week In Review
Posted by on May 26, 2009
Wow, its been another whirlwind of a week. Once again, I can say that my children are a huge help to me! They help load in and out, set up the table and so much more. Thanks to so many that said hello via facebook, twitter, and this site from the last [...] (read more)
Go West!
Posted by on May 13, 2009
Tonight we will start our trek to the wild west. But first we must swing through MS for the MS Home Educators Conference, then to MO, then KS, and finally to CO where the flies are sluggish at 90002 and easy to dispose of (see the tour dates). Its going to be a [...] (read more)
Wake Up Call
Posted by on May 4, 2009
6:30 am  Child number 1 and child number 2 are reading quietly in their beds.  The two little ones (numbers 4 and 5) are still sleeping peacefully.  Elliot, child number 3, is back here chattering at me on any number of topics  how fast his toes are growing, how he accidentally picked the toothbrush [...] (read more)
Name Calling
Posted by on May 4, 2009
Growing up, people always called my father George. His first name is Wyatt (well, actually, thats his middle name, but hes always gone by that  hes from the South), and folks just couldnt remember that George was his last name. It always made me chuckle. On the phone with customer service he [...] (read more)
Hysteria = Government Growth
Posted by on May 2, 2009
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Service of Worship
Posted by on April 30, 2009
As we travel we have the opportunity to experience many different styles of worship.  One particular church we have been able to attend several times over the last few months has been Christ our Hope Reformed Episcopal Church.  I snapped the pic after the Maundy Thursday service. In fact, my family attended here every [...] (read more)
Transition Time
Posted by on April 23, 2009
We have been in a transition time. Some great friends whom we have been getting to know over the last year have offered the use of a cabin in TN. We are still in the RV right now, and will be for the summer, but this fall we are very much looking forward [...] (read more)