Tom Tidball Blog

Thursday, October 22, 2015

ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRIPIN...

It's a real good walkabout...

when all living things attest to the glory of the One...

A stately messenger stopped by in the morning with timely confirmation, showing the way for the day... It's good when everything jives.

For me a good hike/climb is like a dance when the moves are flowing and the music keeps going...

On earth as it is in heaven...

for the King and the Kingdom,
Tom :^)

Sunday, September 27, 2015

WHAT'S ALL THE SHOUTIN' ABOUT?

Fortunate to have been at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City the other night to witness the Royals clinch the Central Division of the American League and secure a playoff berth!
Last year they were almost everyone's little darling...a Cinderella story...the Little Engine that could.
This year, they've been on a mission...with an attitude and a bit of new swagger. It's such a pleasure to watch gifted athletes having fun playing a kid's game as a well oiled team. Let's hope they can keep it rolling in the playoffs. If you don't have a favorite team, there's a little more room on the bandwagon...

The Cornhuskers are another story...a work in progress. With an unmatched loyal fan base, they continue to extend their NCAA consecutive home game sellout record. Perennially, there are high expectations in Huskerville. So far this year though, the boys have shown a lot of room for improvement with little to shout about.

Let's go Big Red...Let's get it together!

Tis the season...gotta love it.
TBC, TT :^)

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

KARMIC SOUP...

The spin we're in...

Having spent the weekend at the longest running annual Pow Wow (210 years) hosted at Macy, Nebraska by the Omaha Tribe, I was again impressed by the unity and camaraderie of these indigenous people, still holding on...keeping the fire of the Spirit burning. The physical beauty of the event is obviously attractive to a guy like me, but it's the drum and the singing that really carry you...

According to my understanding, one of the main reasons for the shameful state we're in these days is our unchecked national treatment of the people relegated to reservations. We've subjugated the designated caretakers of the land and dishonored those more in tune with the spiritual side and what makes for true peace and harmony. Surely, there are foundational disagreements about ownership, control, the value of things and the meaning of freedom. As truth is distorted and deception is embraced all around, the beat goes on...

Fellow photographer, Aaron Huey delivered a powerful Ted Talk nutshell history lesson of the situation in nearby Pine Ridge, home of the Lakota, advocating understanding and respect...addressing issues which need to be rectified for the benefit of us all... check it out http://www.ted.com/talks/aaron_huey

As hearts turn to the fathers (elders), love and tell the children the truth...

respectfully, Tom :^)

Sunday, August 23, 2015

A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME...

but, Prairie Home was in the house...

One of a kind humorous singer/storyteller, Garrison Keillor plays his tunes on familiar heartstrings Friday evening at the Pinewood Bowl...

For the famous Lake Wobegone radio crew, Lincoln was the most recent stop on their 30 city 'America the Beautiful' farewell tour...

Richly talented sound effects man, Fred Newman and keyboard specialist, Rich Dworsky were great...

My favorite part was angelic Sarah Jarosz singing Bob Dylan's 'Ring them Bells'...

These guys are wonders at the mic...
BTW, here's Sarah...
See what I mean... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNMiqZaEOPU :^)

Thursday, July 30, 2015

WHERE THE SEA MEETS THE SHORE

There's always something going on...

On my last day in Sri Lanka, Luke and I did a quick trip 'down south'... I wanted to bid farewell to the beach and try for a few new wave pix... A magical day!