Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Monday, November 14, 2016
Turkey Trot is five days away!
The 2016 edition of the Turkey Trot @ Raven Gleneagles is five days away. The race will begin Saturday November 19th at 10:55 AM at the corner of Raven and Will Parkway.
5 points to consider as we move closer to the third installment.
1. The course has changed. It is still a 5 kilometer neighborhood street course; however, it starts on Raven Road before going into the Gleneagles neighborhood before looping back into Raven.
2. The race will take place on November 19th. The 2011 race also took place on November 19th.
3. This year's race will benefit Assurance for Life. The first year's trot in 2010 was without benefit and the 2011 trot raised money for the First Christian Church's hand bell choir. Assurance for Life reaches out to women, men, and children affected by unplanned pregnancy and is based in Lexington, KY.
4. Due to the many turns on this year's course, there will be chalk on the route directing the trotter's correct way to go. However, if you do get lost, the best thing to do is keep running.
5. There will be a stroller division this year to accommodate those with small children.
See everyone Saturday!
5 points to consider as we move closer to the third installment.
1. The course has changed. It is still a 5 kilometer neighborhood street course; however, it starts on Raven Road before going into the Gleneagles neighborhood before looping back into Raven.
2. The race will take place on November 19th. The 2011 race also took place on November 19th.
3. This year's race will benefit Assurance for Life. The first year's trot in 2010 was without benefit and the 2011 trot raised money for the First Christian Church's hand bell choir. Assurance for Life reaches out to women, men, and children affected by unplanned pregnancy and is based in Lexington, KY.
4. Due to the many turns on this year's course, there will be chalk on the route directing the trotter's correct way to go. However, if you do get lost, the best thing to do is keep running.
5. There will be a stroller division this year to accommodate those with small children.
See everyone Saturday!
Turkey Trot is five days away!
The 2016 edition of the Turkey Trot @ Raven Gleneagles is five days away. The race will begin Saturday November 19th at 10:55 AM at the corner of Raven and Will Parkway.
5 points to consider as we move closer to the third installment.
1. The course has changed. It is still a 5 kilometer neighborhood street course; however, it starts on Raven Road before going into the Gleneagles neighborhood before looping back into Raven.
2. The race will take place on November 19th. The 2011 race also took place on November 19th.
3. This year's race will benefit Assurance for Life. The first year's trot in 2010 was without benefit and the 2011 trot raised money for the First Christian Church's hand bell choir. Assurance for Life reaches out to women, men, and children affected by unplanned pregnancy and is based in Lexington, KY.
4. Due to the many turns on this year's course, there will be chalk on the route directing the trotter's correct way to go. However, if you do get lost, the best thing to do is keep running.
5. There will be a stroller division this year to accommodate those with small children.
See everyone Saturday!
5 points to consider as we move closer to the third installment.
1. The course has changed. It is still a 5 kilometer neighborhood street course; however, it starts on Raven Road before going into the Gleneagles neighborhood before looping back into Raven.
2. The race will take place on November 19th. The 2011 race also took place on November 19th.
3. This year's race will benefit Assurance for Life. The first year's trot in 2010 was without benefit and the 2011 trot raised money for the First Christian Church's hand bell choir. Assurance for Life reaches out to women, men, and children affected by unplanned pregnancy and is based in Lexington, KY.
4. Due to the many turns on this year's course, there will be chalk on the route directing the trotter's correct way to go. However, if you do get lost, the best thing to do is keep running.
5. There will be a stroller division this year to accommodate those with small children.
See everyone Saturday!
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Guidelines to a somewhat successful first year guide on the parentals from a paterfamilias point of view
I recently attended a man's version of a baby shower. It consisted of a nice lunch with some friends, a gift of diapers for the father-to-be, and a list of a few tips to use for that first year of fatherhood.
Here goes with the list:
1. Be flexible! Things change by the minute and your wife is counting on you to roll with the changes.
2. Make sure that baby wears sunscreen when outside in the heat. The new skin is very sensitive.
3. Never say you are tired because your wife will always be more tired than you.
4. Read to the baby.
5. Sing to the baby.
6. Pray with and for the baby.
7. Offer to stay up with your wife during the night feedings if she wants you to. It could be good company and help you both get through these special times together.
8. If the baby is crying incessantly, offer to take the baby for a walk around the block, take a turn rocking the baby in the chair, or take the baby out for a drive. See a few sights in the middle of the night, such as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
9. 4 hands are better than 2 when giving the baby a bath. The baby can be very slippery when wet.
10. Cherish every moment with the baby, they grow up fast!
11. The first few times the baby poos will not be typical at all. Trust me.
12. Bring baby nail clippers to the hospital. The baby's finger and toe nails may be long and can scratch you or themselves.
13. Watch out for head butts from the baby! They really hurt and you never see them coming.
14. Don't leave the baby unattended and not strapped in. They can roll off the apparatus and then they will cry.
15. Baby loves to chew everything. Get down on the ground and crawl around and look for possibilities.
16. Hide and protect your valuables. Baby will find them if not properly stowed.
17. Bring extra diapers and a change of clothes. Don't get stranded at a Culvers!
18. Be extra cautious of mid-diaper change activities. Expect the unexpected.
19. Never wake a sleeping baby!
20. When it is time for a diaper change, don't hesitate, spring into action like a NASCAR pit crew!
21. Smile and laugh with your baby.
22. When your baby is over your head, remember to keep your mouth closed. Thanks J.T.!
23. Take a lot of pictures!
24. From Proverbs 22:6, "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he are old, he will not turn from it."
Here goes with the list:
1. Be flexible! Things change by the minute and your wife is counting on you to roll with the changes.
2. Make sure that baby wears sunscreen when outside in the heat. The new skin is very sensitive.
3. Never say you are tired because your wife will always be more tired than you.
4. Read to the baby.
5. Sing to the baby.
6. Pray with and for the baby.
7. Offer to stay up with your wife during the night feedings if she wants you to. It could be good company and help you both get through these special times together.
8. If the baby is crying incessantly, offer to take the baby for a walk around the block, take a turn rocking the baby in the chair, or take the baby out for a drive. See a few sights in the middle of the night, such as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
9. 4 hands are better than 2 when giving the baby a bath. The baby can be very slippery when wet.
10. Cherish every moment with the baby, they grow up fast!
11. The first few times the baby poos will not be typical at all. Trust me.
12. Bring baby nail clippers to the hospital. The baby's finger and toe nails may be long and can scratch you or themselves.
13. Watch out for head butts from the baby! They really hurt and you never see them coming.
14. Don't leave the baby unattended and not strapped in. They can roll off the apparatus and then they will cry.
15. Baby loves to chew everything. Get down on the ground and crawl around and look for possibilities.
16. Hide and protect your valuables. Baby will find them if not properly stowed.
17. Bring extra diapers and a change of clothes. Don't get stranded at a Culvers!
18. Be extra cautious of mid-diaper change activities. Expect the unexpected.
19. Never wake a sleeping baby!
20. When it is time for a diaper change, don't hesitate, spring into action like a NASCAR pit crew!
21. Smile and laugh with your baby.
22. When your baby is over your head, remember to keep your mouth closed. Thanks J.T.!
23. Take a lot of pictures!
24. From Proverbs 22:6, "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he are old, he will not turn from it."
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Miners take down Stallions 5-4 for first win of the year
May the 4th, 2014
Sayre Athletic Complex, Chase Comley Field
The Miners returned to action against the Stallions in the 2nd game of the season for both teams in the Lexington Adult Baseball League. The game was a nail-biter most of the day and finished with the Miners holding off the Stallions 5 to 4. Bryce Goldbach recorded the win for the Miners.
The game started well for the Miners. Aaron Prater, Joe Wiley, and Mikhail Jenkins all walked in the bottom of the 2nd inning. Jon Bryant stepped up to the plate for the Miners with two outs and hit a chopper to shortstop that couldn't be handled. When the dust had settled on the play, Prater, Wiley, and Jenkins had come around to score giving the Miners an early 3-0 lead.
The Stallions would strike right back for two runs in the top of the 3rd. Jordan Cox singled to center field and Justin Warner and Dylan Moore scored on the play to cut the Miners lead to 3-2.
Dan Greenberg would draw a walk for the Stallions in the 4th and then come around to score on a wild pitch to tie the game at three.
The teams would remain tied until the top of the seventh when Logan Crum for the Stallions would single and then steal 2nd base. He then try to steal third base but the catcher's throw went wide of third into left field allowing Crum to come home to give the Stallions the lead 4-3.
The lead was short-lived as the Miners struck for two in the bottom of the seventh. Goldbach led off with a long double to right field followed by Wiley who hit a double of his own to short right. Goldbach then came home on a wild pitch. Michael Dobie then singled to plate Wiley to give the Miners the lead 5-4.
Goldbach came on to pitch in relief of Jenkins in the 7th. Jenkins pitched a strong game for the Miners, going 6 2/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs and recording eight strikeouts. Goldbach retired the Stallions in the 8th thanks to an amazing catch by second baseman Brendan Richardson.
Goldbach pitched a perfect 9th to seal the win for the Miners.
The Miners next game is against the Lexington Knights on May 18th at 4 PM at Sayre.
Notes: The game that was scheduled with the Bombers for May 10th was postponed until June 7th. This game will be made up as the first game of a doubleheader with the Bombers at Asbury University.
Sayre Athletic Complex, Chase Comley Field
The Miners returned to action against the Stallions in the 2nd game of the season for both teams in the Lexington Adult Baseball League. The game was a nail-biter most of the day and finished with the Miners holding off the Stallions 5 to 4. Bryce Goldbach recorded the win for the Miners.
The game started well for the Miners. Aaron Prater, Joe Wiley, and Mikhail Jenkins all walked in the bottom of the 2nd inning. Jon Bryant stepped up to the plate for the Miners with two outs and hit a chopper to shortstop that couldn't be handled. When the dust had settled on the play, Prater, Wiley, and Jenkins had come around to score giving the Miners an early 3-0 lead.
The Stallions would strike right back for two runs in the top of the 3rd. Jordan Cox singled to center field and Justin Warner and Dylan Moore scored on the play to cut the Miners lead to 3-2.
Dan Greenberg would draw a walk for the Stallions in the 4th and then come around to score on a wild pitch to tie the game at three.
The teams would remain tied until the top of the seventh when Logan Crum for the Stallions would single and then steal 2nd base. He then try to steal third base but the catcher's throw went wide of third into left field allowing Crum to come home to give the Stallions the lead 4-3.
The lead was short-lived as the Miners struck for two in the bottom of the seventh. Goldbach led off with a long double to right field followed by Wiley who hit a double of his own to short right. Goldbach then came home on a wild pitch. Michael Dobie then singled to plate Wiley to give the Miners the lead 5-4.
Goldbach came on to pitch in relief of Jenkins in the 7th. Jenkins pitched a strong game for the Miners, going 6 2/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs and recording eight strikeouts. Goldbach retired the Stallions in the 8th thanks to an amazing catch by second baseman Brendan Richardson.
Goldbach pitched a perfect 9th to seal the win for the Miners.
The Miners next game is against the Lexington Knights on May 18th at 4 PM at Sayre.
Notes: The game that was scheduled with the Bombers for May 10th was postponed until June 7th. This game will be made up as the first game of a doubleheader with the Bombers at Asbury University.
Monday, May 12, 2014
First Game of the Year
April 27th, 2014
Chase Comley Field at the Sayre Athletic Complex
The Miners opened their season against the Lexington Knights in the inaugural season of the Lexington Adult Baseball League. Both teams had rosters filled with a variety of baseball experience, new uniforms, and hopes that a competitive game would unfold. The game started off very strong for the Knights who jumped out to a 14-0 lead through the first 3 innings. The Knights then were able to stretch the lead late and won the game 23-4.
The Miners had trouble getting many breaks most of the day. In the top of the 1st, Billy Lester doubled to left field and Jordan Adler followed with a single to left. Lester rounded third and headed for home but the ball beat him with plenty of time and Lester was tagged out. The Miners were without a third base coach who may have been able to put up a stop sign for Lester and set up a first and third situation for Bryce Goldbach.
First year coach Joe Wiley said in response to no third base coach. "It was just a rookie coaching mistake. We didn't have all our ducks in a row to start the game and it probably cost us a run. The mistake was on me."
Things didn't go well in the field for the Knights. The team can chalk up the runs given up to first game jitters and the Knights bats being as hot as the iron you use to press those shirts you wear for work.
Mikhail Jenkins came in to pitch and quieted the Knights bats in the middle of the game to provide a bright spot for the Miners.
The Miners scratched out four runs in the 5th thanks to big hits by Sean Taylor, Keith Trumbauer, and Adler.
The Miners will be back in action against the Stallions at 1:30 on May the 4th at Sayre.
Chase Comley Field at the Sayre Athletic Complex
The Miners opened their season against the Lexington Knights in the inaugural season of the Lexington Adult Baseball League. Both teams had rosters filled with a variety of baseball experience, new uniforms, and hopes that a competitive game would unfold. The game started off very strong for the Knights who jumped out to a 14-0 lead through the first 3 innings. The Knights then were able to stretch the lead late and won the game 23-4.
The Miners had trouble getting many breaks most of the day. In the top of the 1st, Billy Lester doubled to left field and Jordan Adler followed with a single to left. Lester rounded third and headed for home but the ball beat him with plenty of time and Lester was tagged out. The Miners were without a third base coach who may have been able to put up a stop sign for Lester and set up a first and third situation for Bryce Goldbach.
First year coach Joe Wiley said in response to no third base coach. "It was just a rookie coaching mistake. We didn't have all our ducks in a row to start the game and it probably cost us a run. The mistake was on me."
Things didn't go well in the field for the Knights. The team can chalk up the runs given up to first game jitters and the Knights bats being as hot as the iron you use to press those shirts you wear for work.
Mikhail Jenkins came in to pitch and quieted the Knights bats in the middle of the game to provide a bright spot for the Miners.
The Miners scratched out four runs in the 5th thanks to big hits by Sean Taylor, Keith Trumbauer, and Adler.
The Miners will be back in action against the Stallions at 1:30 on May the 4th at Sayre.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Picking Wheat on the Sabbath
Matthew 12:1-8, Mark 2:23-28, and Luke 6:1-5
Jesus and his disciples were going through a grain field on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry so they picked some the heads of grain and ate them.
Luke notes that the disciples took the heads of grain, rubbed them in their hands and ate the kernels.
The Pharisees were close by and said to Jesus, “Look! Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath.”
Jesus responded to them, “Haven’t you read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread—which was not lawful for them to do, but only for the priests. Or haven’t you read in the Law that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple desecrate the day and yet are innocent?”
Mark adds these words from Jesus, “In the days of Abiathar the high priest, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which is lawful only for priests to eat. And he also gave some to his companions.”
Jesus continued, “I tell you that one greater than the temple is here. If you had known what these words mean, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent. For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”
Mark adds these words from Jesus, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.”
In my opinion, Jesus is saying that the Sabbath is for the man to enjoy, not for man to worry about all the rules and regulations he may be breaking.
Jesus and his disciples were going through a grain field on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry so they picked some the heads of grain and ate them.
Luke notes that the disciples took the heads of grain, rubbed them in their hands and ate the kernels.
The Pharisees were close by and said to Jesus, “Look! Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath.”
Jesus responded to them, “Haven’t you read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread—which was not lawful for them to do, but only for the priests. Or haven’t you read in the Law that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple desecrate the day and yet are innocent?”
Mark adds these words from Jesus, “In the days of Abiathar the high priest, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which is lawful only for priests to eat. And he also gave some to his companions.”
Jesus continued, “I tell you that one greater than the temple is here. If you had known what these words mean, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent. For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”
Mark adds these words from Jesus, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.”
In my opinion, Jesus is saying that the Sabbath is for the man to enjoy, not for man to worry about all the rules and regulations he may be breaking.
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