Going through my CDs and putting them in my iTunes library for transfer to my i-thingie. Ran across two from Louie Bellson, famous drummer from the past. If you are into jazz, then the names Buddy Rich and Louie Bellson should ring some bells (beat your drums). Both CDs had been autographed by Louie several years ago when he was in his 70's (Ok, I know the feeling since that's where I am now). First saw him, playing with college kids at Cal State Hayward and also at some high school concerts. The real "kicker" was when he announced that…
Love-In or What?
There is a recurring word in First John – "Love". Probably the most famous words from the Bible are found in this letter – "God is love". But what is left out is the first part of that verse (I John 4:8), and that is "If you don't love others, you cannot possibly love God, for…" John, over and over again says that as believers or followers (you choose the word), we are to love one another (that was fellow believers). His letter was to the church or body of Christ – Christians. His "love" theme is repeated over and…
Scientific Principles?
Test and verify, and then repeat the test. If it is true, you should get the same result – over and over again. Prime example – one foot is one foot. You want to run a 7.1 mile race/jog/walk, you have to go the distance. Racers running a marathon do not get to choose when they have finished the race – they have to cross the start and finish line. The last time I walked "Bay to Breakers" in San Francisco, each entrant had a little plastic tag that had to be attached to our shoe. When we crossed the…