Fortress

Built between 1672-1695, the Castillo de San Marcos is still an imposing structure.  It was built by the Spanish to protect the town of San Augustine. It was constructed from coquina and built in a star shape. Despite numerous assaults and the town changing hands the fortress was never conquered.  One purpose of the fort … Continue reading Fortress

End of Year Reflection

This is my last post for 2010. Gee, seems like the year has just started. I guess this is the point where I'm supposed to write some sort of illuminating treatise full of great wisdom. It  I'm all out of witty sayings and wisdom right now. I do have a few observations for the year. … Continue reading End of Year Reflection

Merry Christmas

Love Came Down At Christmas Performed by Jars of Clay For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)  

Top 10: Top Posts for 2010

It is time for my annual list of the most popular posts for the years. All posts were posted this year.  I re-posted videos for posts that features just a video.  Three of the most popular posts for the year featured videos. Another trend was that three Top 10 lists were among the most popular … Continue reading Top 10: Top Posts for 2010

Gifts

Friday marked be official opening of the biggest retail season of the year. Stores opened in the wee hours of the morning. Shoppers lined up even earlier to in hopes of getting a great deal on that perfect gift. There are some that get so caught in buying stuff that they even resort to violence.  … Continue reading Gifts

The Little Things

A couple of weeks ago I fractured my ankle. I am rather accident prone. Usually I find odd ways to get hurt; like the time I got a black eye on the Rocking Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studio. This time was different. I was just doing boring everyday stuff rolled my ankle and fractured … Continue reading The Little Things

Happy Thanksgiving

Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. 5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving