# elijah (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover elijah. Page: Feed: --- ## [Poem 977 – Contentment](https://odefortheday.art/2026/08/19/poem-977-contentment/) _2026-08-19 · BenDQ · Ode for the Day_ Sat in the back of a foodbank van, the sunis beating on my face. Right now this isa happy place. I note the irony. I tell myself it doesn’t matter whatyou have, that things don’t fill a soul or makeyou whole. That’s easy to say when you have things. I have things. Too many things … Continue reading Poem 977 – Contentment ## [Poem 976 – Medicine](https://odefortheday.art/2026/08/18/poem-976-medicine/) _2026-08-18 · BenDQ · Ode for the Day_ The perfect tonicAn evening spent with good friendsMaking time stand still A lovely evening.(18.08.26) © Ben Quant 2026Photo by OurWhisky Foundation on Unsplash ## [Poem 975 – Wanted, One Traitor (The Ballad of the Wake cont.)](https://odefortheday.art/2026/08/17/poem-975-wanted-one-traitor-the-ballad-of-the-wake-cont/) _2026-08-17 · BenDQ · Ode for the Day_ ‘If only one who stands with him,Would willingly betray,That rascal deep in bog and sin,Before late in the day.’ ‘We do not wish to dwell in marsh,Amongst the dismal reeds,The penalty will be too harsh,If we are forced to seek.’ ‘His foolish men should have no doubt,We’ll have to kill the lot,If we are forced … Continue reading Poem 975 – Wanted, One Traitor (The Ballad of the Wake cont.) ## [Poem 974 – Building on Memories](https://odefortheday.art/2026/08/16/poem-974-building-on-memories/) _2026-08-16 · BenDQ · Ode for the Day_ One for each of youTwelve stones for rememberingPromises still held This morning at church we remembered the story of Elijah taking on the prophets of Baal. At the heart of the story, Elijah builds an altar of twelve stones, one for each of the tribes of Israel.(16.08.26) © Ben Quant 2026Photo by Tyger Ligon on … Continue reading Poem 974 – Building on Memories ## [Poem 973 – Seeking Hereward (The Ballad of the Wake cont.)](https://odefortheday.art/2026/08/15/poem-973-seeking-hereward-the-ballad-of-the-wake-cont/) _2026-08-15 · BenDQ · Ode for the Day_ Soon the Earl and his men arrivedUpon the opposing bank.One of them drew close and called,Enquiring if they were with that appallingHereward, who’d caused the fallOf many within their ranks. Keeping things ticking over with another stanza.(15.08.26) © Ben Quant 2026Photo by Wolfgang Hasselmann on Unsplash ## [Poem 972 – It’s Hot](https://odefortheday.art/2026/08/14/poem-972-its-hot/) _2026-08-14 · BenDQ · Ode for the Day_ It’s hot.So hot that I’ve started to melt. I find myself dreaming ofa long refreshing drink,hallucinating visionsof a pint; can you see it? And so, upon returninghome, I find I aminevitably pouring myself… …onto the sofa and leakingabsolutely everywhere.It’s hot, so very, veryhot. It’s been a tad warm in the foodbank warehouse this week…(14.08.26) © … Continue reading Poem 972 – It’s Hot ## [Poem 971 – Decorating Therapy](https://odefortheday.art/2026/08/13/poem-971-decorating-therapy/) _2026-08-13 · BenDQ · Ode for the Day_ And relax,Feel the gentle rhythm:In, out, in, out.The flow of paint upon the wall,The careful application until allis covered, an even coat.And as you breathe let go of thought,Of fear or threat, anxietyAnd simply be.In, out, in, out.Don’t bite your lip in concentration,Drip the paint upon the floorOr door or carpet. HesitationLeads to messy lines, … Continue reading Poem 971 – Decorating Therapy ## [Poem 970 – The Waiting Game (The Ballad of the Wake cont.)](https://odefortheday.art/2026/08/12/poem-970-the-waiting-game-the-ballad-of-the-wake-cont/) _2026-08-12 · BenDQ · Ode for the Day_ Once rounded up, these guards he quizzed,To ascertain their purpose.From them he learnt of Warenne’s plans,To come next day to this marshland,To seize him with his own foul hands,So Hereward stationed men on the banks,And archers hid along its flanks,And waited for him to surface. Learning of Warenne’s plans to capture him, Hereward hatches a … Continue reading Poem 970 – The Waiting Game (The… ## [Poem 969 – The Kingfisher (The Ballad of the Wake cont.)](https://odefortheday.art/2026/08/11/poem-969-the-kingfisher-the-ballad-of-the-wake-cont/) _2026-08-11 · BenDQ · Ode for the Day_ In murky Fenland waters lurkFine fish safe in the rushes,Amongst the reeds where warblers singAnd eels reign, the undisputed kings.Here kingfishers take to vibrant wing,To catch a fleeting flash of fin,Blazing iridescent sting,In unexpected ambush. I thought I’d add a stanza somewhere before yesterday’s, to give a Fen-foreshadow or reflection of Hereward ambushing those who … Continue reading Poem… ## [Poem 968 – The Prey Becomes The Hunter (The Ballad of the Wake cont.)](https://odefortheday.art/2026/08/10/poem-968-the-prey-becomes-the-hunter-the-ballad-of-the-wake-cont/) _2026-08-10 · BenDQ · Ode for the Day_ But unbeknown to WilliamHis schemes were soon made known,He’d set a guard around the marsh,To catch Sir Hereward as he passed,But they were caught, indeed outclassed,And ambushed with a groan. The Earl’s trap is disarmed.(10.08.26) © Ben Quant 2026Photo by Luke Hodde on Unsplash ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xsJQescVNHed) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [August Is Stacked: Moredopemusic Continues Building the Indie Scene Across the Southeast and Beyond](https://moredopemusic.substack.com/p/august-is-stacked-moredopemusic-continues) _2026-08-05 · Moredopemusic · The Indie Scene_ From Atlanta to Nashville, Asheville to Oklahoma City, August is shaping up to be one of Moredopemusic's busiest months yet. ## [Elijah Cruise Releases “Black / White,” a Dark Love Song Rooted in Early 2010s Alternative Music](https://moredopemusic.substack.com/p/elijah-cruise-releases-black-white) _2026-07-31 · Moredopemusic · The Indie Scene_ Nashville alternative artist Elijah Cruise returns with “Black / White,” a dark and romantic new song accompanied by an intimate live performance video filmed at Madison Records in Atlanta, GA. ## [Summer](https://jshox.com/jay/2026/07/30/summer-events/) _2026-07-30 · me@jshox.com · my life. my words._ Back in the groove of things. We have spent the last couple of weeks attending community events (see below: the Wood Village event we ve been going to for the last few years). The kids like getting in the heavy machinery. Rip City Hoops? Check. See the photo below where Elijah was shooting over the defender... ## [Atticus Roness: Chasing Timeless Rock 'N' Roll](https://moredopemusic.substack.com/p/atticus-roness-chasing-timeless-rock) _2026-07-21 · Moredopemusic · The Indie Scene_ The Atlanta songwriter discusses the inspiration behind "Wives Tale," the making of Rock 'N' Roll Hit Parade, and why great songs never go out of style. ## [OH](https://jshox.com/jay/2026/07/12/io/) _2026-07-12 · me@jshox.com · my life. my words._ The next couple of days? A blur. An emotional roller coaster. The day after we arrived, we took a short trip to a nearby waterfall. A short trip across the state line to Pennsylvania. It was nice to clear our minds for a minute and find something (even if small) good from this trip. So,... ## [IO](https://jshox.com/jay/2026/07/09/oh/) _2026-07-09 · me@jshox.com · my life. my words._ The day has come. What day, you ask? We are going to look at a home in Ohio that we made an offer on. We ended up booking a flight to Cleveland. Hotwire flights for the win. We didn t know who we would be flying with, but that s part of the cheap flight catch. We... ## [The Best Way to Keep Your Local Music Scene Alive? Show Up.](https://moredopemusic.substack.com/p/the-best-way-to-keep-your-local-music) _2026-07-06 · Moredopemusic · The Indie Scene_ Every great music scene starts the same way—not with sold-out arenas or viral TikToks, but with a handful of people taking a chance on artists they haven't heard yet. ## [Skie sails!](https://jshox.com/jay/2026/07/04/skie-sails/) _2026-07-05 · me@jshox.com · my life. my words._ July! Say what? Already? We are officially into the second half of 2026. Elijah has been enjoying going to his sailing camp. We have been running all over the place with different events. Arabella had a youth night meet-up at one of the church campuses, and during the day, we spent time running back and... ## [The $15 Ticket Revolution](https://moredopemusic.substack.com/p/the-15-ticket-revolution) _2026-07-01 · Moredopemusic · The Indie Scene_ There was a time when the dream of seeing your favorite band meant fighting Ticketmaster queues, paying $18 for parking, and wondering whether you’ll be close enough to actually recognize the artist. ## [MEGA](https://jshox.com/jay/2026/06/30/mega/) _2026-07-01 · me@jshox.com · my life. my words._ Mega, Mega, Mega Mega Sports Camp! Guess what we helped out with? If you didn t guess Mega Sports camp I really don t know what to say. I tried to help you out! I was a huddle coach for the blue basketball team. Callen, Dillon, Elijah, Ethan, Kiilian and Emerson were a part of the squad.... ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UZIYLFJoqaDn) _2026-07-01 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Flooring](https://jshox.com/jay/2026/06/21/flooring/) _2026-06-22 · me@jshox.com · my life. my words._ hey there We have long needed to replace the flooring in our kitchen for a couple of years. The last owners left it all in pretty poor shape, and over time, it has gotten progressively worse. We were going to have the whole thing sanded down and reused, but when they came out, they found... ## [Shatner, Smores, Summer](https://jshox.com/jay/2026/06/08/12976/) _2026-06-08 · me@jshox.com · my life. my words._ Hey there! It s June already! Nearly halfway through the year already. We spent some time fixing up our yard. We added rocks and mulch around the tree and the grassy area. Who knew it would look that good? We also went to a school event for the kids to get out, run a little, and... ## [3 Indie Acts That Should Be Playing Bigger Rooms](https://moredopemusic.substack.com/p/3-indie-acts-that-should-be-playing) _2026-06-08 · Moredopemusic · The Indie Scene_ If you’re lucky enough to catch them in a smaller room, don’t take it for granted. The window where great bands are still this accessible never stays open forever. ## [The New DIY Economy of Indie Music](https://moredopemusic.substack.com/p/the-new-diy-economy-of-indie-music) _2026-06-01 · Moredopemusic · The Indie Scene_ For a long time, the music industry sold artists one version of success. Get signed. Get backed by a label. Hope somebody with money believes in you enough to push your music into the world. ## [Out with a bang.](https://jshox.com/jay/2026/05/31/out-with-a-bang/) _2026-06-01 · me@jshox.com · my life. my words._ Hey there, We have been busy with the last part of this month. We went to the opening night of the Portland Rose Festival because it ends with a fireworks show that dazzles. This time, Ara brought along her friend Cheyenne instead of Sethanne, who apparently had something come up at the last minute (despite... ## [There’s something really refreshing about Atlanta indie band Shock Tea.](https://moredopemusic.substack.com/p/theres-something-really-refreshing) _2026-05-27 · Moredopemusic · The Indie Scene_ Their new deluxe EP, Drop The Ball, feels unique in the best way possible — experimental without trying too hard, groovy without sounding overly polished, and different enough to keep you locked in the whole time. ## [The Return to Real: Why Supporting Indie Music Matters More Than Ever](https://moredopemusic.substack.com/p/the-return-to-real-why-supporting) _2026-05-25 · Moredopemusic · The Indie Scene_ There’s something happening in independent music right now that feels impossible to fake. ## [Industrial pop and gothic glamour collide in the world of OUDi, the Nashville-by-way-of-Toronto artist turning heartbreak into cinematic anthems.](https://moredopemusic.substack.com/p/industrial-pop-and-gothic-glamour) _2026-05-21 · Moredopemusic · The Indie Scene_ Following the release of her March 2026 single “Only Tattoo,” OUDi is preparing to hit the road for her upcoming Empathy for Hire Tour — a run of dates that continues building momentum. ## [New(ish) Passages](https://jshox.com/jay/2026/05/20/newish-passages/) _2026-05-20 · me@jshox.com · my life. my words._ Hey there, Recently, in our Tuesday night Bible study, we have been going deep. We ve been diving into the cultural context of the scriptures—asking what these passages meant to the original readers, what they would have actually heard vs. what we hear today, examining the Greek root words, and mapping the geography. I have been... ## [Zuverlässiges Hosting, Domains, Server (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/toRWBnVAfsn1) _2026-05-20 · **Sponsored**_ Zuverlässige Infrastruktur, niedrige Preise und skalierbare Server für deinen Webauftritt. ## [E-Nine](https://jshox.com/jay/2026/05/18/e9/) _2026-05-18 · me@jshox.com · my life. my words._ Hey again, It s that time again, better grab your balloons and invite your friends. Elijah s birthday weekend. He turned 9 this year. What a thing. He s changed at least he is a little taller now 😉 He still loves his sister, basketball, and bubble baths (and in that order). Overall, still the same little...