Consider this the scratchpad of a simple man who aspires to live a meaningful life and to be of some use to others. To maybe even inspire and influence people to consider what's possible by achievement, faith, and by the life of a regular guy who happens to take some risks.
Here at this website, Exavius.com, you'll come upon numerous wilderness adventures and stories that might come of use to you, but they're mostly for me, family and friends. A sort of reference and a scratchpad to look back on as life happens.
So, if you're inclined to come back and join in by comments or posts, please do that. You're invited.
Next up in the library of melodies purchased today. Highly recommended, especially the track ‘Love’. Hear this Out. The same verse that led me to Christ years back, is what reached this man.
Eternal salvation secured and there’s nothing he can do to reverse that. It’s a fearful thing to fall into the hands of a living God.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Matt. 11:28-30. – Jesus
Here are some photos from the day. Patricia has started to take an interest in photography, so we planned this weekend in Kings Canyon. A short project we did together. Gave her some ideas here and there and her photos really turned out well.
When she came upon a diamondback rattle snake, she got right up on it just outside of striking distance and took some decent photos of the slithering creature.
Did well overall with composition, but we both need work and better equipment for improved exposure control.
This was a time along the river deep in the canyon. We hiked in the rain some distance and got to spend quality time together as a family. A good hike, beautiful day and a rewarding time.
“But what about you?.. Who do you say I am?”
- Yeshua, the Messiah and Christ.
Mark 8:29
Got this one right from the sanctuary last week. Been thinking about it ever since. Haunted by words directed from Christ to a disloyal and stubborn follower. That this follower becomes the foundation of the Church and teaches immeasurable students over the centuries confounds the senses.
I think it’s understood what He’s saying. So, if Peter the apostle can answer that question honestly being as thick headed as he was, just maybe I’ve got a shot at mustering the nerve to actually believe what I want to say.
Paramore. Decode.
Decode
How can I decide what’s right?
When you’re clouding up my mind.
I can’t win your losing fight,
all the time.
Not ever own what’s mine,
when you’re always taking sides.
But you won’t take away my pride,
no, not this time…
not this time…
How did we get here?
When I used to know you so well!
But how did we get here?
Well, I think I know!
The truth is hiding in your eyes,
and its hanging on your tongue,
just boiling in my blood,
but you think that I cant see
what kind of man that you are,
if you’re a man at all.
Well I will figure this one
out,
on my own…
(I’m screaming I love you so…)
on my own…
(My thoughts you can’t decode!)
How did we get here ?
I used to know you so well!
How did we get here?
Well, I think I know!
Do you see what we’ve done?
We’ve gone and made such fools of ourselves…
Do you see what we’ve done?
We’ve gone and made such fools of ourselves.
How did we get here?
When I used to know you so well!
Well, how did we get here?
When I used to know you so well!
I think I know.
I think I know…
There is something I see in you.
It might kill me,
I want it to be true…
Here’s the latest addition to my library. The full album is worth the funds and I highly recommend ‘em. Quality Workmanship. Modern Christ-centered music.
The improved state of somebody saved from apparently irreversible decline. The act of saving somebody from an oppressed condition.
But the redeemed will walk there, and the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. -Is.35:10
Spent the evening going through an article entitled “Mind Games, Ah the Scale Trap” within Guitar Player’s Lessons section. It was harsh in its assertion that I’m a root bound player. But alas, it’s true.
I can’t call out what scale or mode this is just from a quick visual observation. I’d have to piece it together. Here’s a root free-association excercise the article calls a diabolical possibility. Tried it, but it’s really pretty laughable. Still, I get the point.
Somewhat concerned and having fully absorbed that message, I moved away and practiced my rhythm for a while.
Coming back to the ‘Your Star’ riff tonight, it was just such abandon sailing through that. Over and over. Don’t quite have the feel or sync in tempo, but the notes, tone and rhythm feel good.
Having a few sips of full red-wine to warm the heart and spirit through this session tonight helped things along as well. =)
This morning I was listening to progressions and I’ve had Orianthi’s tone and expression in mind on the solo with ‘According to You’. So, not one for such a short taste, moved to ‘Your Star’ to think and practice the progressions heard between 2:42 and 2:59. Then again 3:49 to 4:29. Impressive piece of music, so have to learn it and keep what I learn to apply elsewhere.
