Took these last month when I went to Universal Studios Orlando (that is Florida not California) for Rock the Universe. It was packed that night so we ended up parking on the top of the parking garage. The shots are taken from the garage looking onto CityWalk. CityWalk is Universal's answer to Downtown Disney. It … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Universal Studios (sort of)
Thoughts on Atonement and Grace
Today is Yom Kippur, which literally means Day of Atonement. In Leviticus 16:29-30, a day is set aside to for humans to atone for offenses committed against God. The Day of Atonement does not include offenses committed against other humans. It is necessary to restore relationships with other humans before approaching God. Yom Kippur is … Continue reading Thoughts on Atonement and Grace
L is for Lighthouse
The original St. Augustine Lighthouse was a converted Spanish tower. A brick tower was built in 1824. The current lighthouse was completed in 1874 and remained in operation through at least the 1980s. I cannot remember the when it was decommissioned and could not find the date on line See more ABC Wednesday or ABC … Continue reading L is for Lighthouse
Thoughts on Church
Recently, I have been reconsidering church and what church is or should be.I have read several things that indicate many today see the church as irrelevant to their lives. One quote that really struck me was that many were not opposed to Christianity but just the organized church. The message of the Gospel is timeless … Continue reading Thoughts on Church
News You Might Have Missed
Baghdad: The Next Hot Tourist Destination While I wouldn't select Baghdad as the destination for my next vacation that is the image Iraqi officials envision for their capital city. Some Iraqi officials are planning an extreme make-over. Officials are examining plans to promote Baghdad as a place of leisure. Among the proposed ideas to promote … Continue reading News You Might Have Missed
Sky Watch Friday: Butterflys
Last month I finally got a chance to take my new camera to the Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History. We went one day for the butterfly release but didn't get many good shots of butterflies being released. Today's post has a lot of images. Check out The Sky Watch Blog.
World Wide Telescope
Last week I read an article in The New York Times about the WorldWide Telescope. The WorldWide Telescope is a project developed by Microsoft researchers. This free software allows amateur astronomers to explore the universe and create amazing presentations. It has the potential for being a great aid for Science education. Listen to Roy Gould … Continue reading World Wide Telescope
The Dee Zone 