Author: tim
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My exercise liturgy
Some time ago, I was challenged to think about my exercise in the context of Christian living. Someone close to me asked some pointed questions about a 30km+ run I had scheduled: How is this a wise use of your time? Is this good for your body? Aren’t you going to get back from your…
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Why You Should Write Postcards Again
You might think I’m crazy. 22 years old and a postcard advocate – who are you, Tim?? We have social media and phone calls and zoom – who in their right mind would write a postcard? Me. I’ll write postcards. Maybe I’m not in my right mind. That is well within the realm of possibilities.…
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My Top 10 Christian Songs of All Time
This list might stir some controversy. Not just because having any ‘Top 10’ list is bound to generate a bit of discussion, but also because I’m excluding contemporary Christian music from this list and sticking to the classical hymn style. Hence, one of the points of disagreement I’m expecting are that I’m not giving modern…
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The picture on my wall came alive and attacked me
The picture on my wall came alive and attacked meIt dropped down off the nail on which it was hanging I didn’t hear the banging when it hit the groundI didn’t sense it prowl behind my back But I did feel it stab me The picture on my wall came alive and attacked meSave me…
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My First Short Story
The Wallet As I turned my pockets inside-out for the umpteenth time, I felt my heart rate increase. My breath quickened, too. I was already late and this was not helping. I’d checked just about every corner of my room, and couldn’t find it. I checked the kitchen, the bathroom, even the laundry – no…
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Lessons from Kowen Forest
A Half Marathon Reflection In April of this year I ran my first half marathon race. In typical Tim Lyddy fashion, finishing the race and achieving my time goal led me immediately to plan for the very next race. My ambition turned me to trail running. I signed up for the very next trail run…
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A Sad Poem.
Bye I’ve got this feeling in my heart.She had this feeling in her heart. I still hold her close.She once held me too. She wanted to say the L word once.I wanted to say it every day.She thought of a kiss once.I sent her a hug every day. We talked every day.We laughed every day.We…
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Moka Pot Coffee Guide
My housemate is italian. He bought me my moka pot (or as he calls it, my macchinetta). So I consider myself uniquely qualified (both as a coffee nerd and honorary italian) to write this short guide on making perfect Moka Pot coffee. About Moka Pot coffee Moka pot coffee is for black coffee lovers who…
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A Poem to Bring Me Back to Reality
All Of A Sudden All of a sudden, everything is real The fan blows air in my face,its blades slicing the silence. No more looking forward toNo more excietementJust sadness. Life is real againand miracles don’t always last.
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My Impossible List
Call me a copycat if you like, but I’ll take it as a compliment! I took the idea of turning a bucket list into an Impossible List from Joel Runyon. He’s the type of psycho who puts psychos like myself to shame. (I mean that with all love and respect, Joel). Joel’s core message is…
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