The Cleveland Cavaliers made a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire Larry Nance Jr. on February 8, 2018. On February 18, 2018 — just ten days after his trade to Cleveland — Nance represented the Cavaliers in the … Continue reading
Why is “twinning” so fun? I’ve noticed and enjoyed the phenomenon since I was a kid. My brother and I would dress identically in an attempt to confuse people, and I suppose it was just silly childhood amusement. But I … Continue reading
I recently finished reading Shea Serrano’s book, Basketball (And Other Things). The author’s own abstract is a pretty helpful summary: “This book is made up of thirty-three chapters. Each chapter is a different basketball question that needs to be answered. … Continue reading
I’ve written at length about my system of “Bad-Asp” Points for Running, but for those who would appreciate a quick reference guide, I’ve assembled a table that summarizes everything as concisely as possible. You can remember the categories with the … Continue reading
I read two interesting articles from the sports world yesterday. One article was titled, “Inside the Browns’ Front Office, Where Hope and History Collide,” about the Cleveland Browns, of the National Football League. The other article was was titled, “For … Continue reading
We got over a foot of snow over the weekend. It’s already disintegrating into a yucky pile of slush, now that a new weather system has moved in with warmer temperatures and soaking rains. Fortunately, though, my kids and I … Continue reading
I saw this sign while hiking along the Buckeye Trail this morning: “Poison Ivy Everywhere.” It feels like a symbol or metaphor for something… but I don’t know exactly what the antecedent might be. Fomenting unfounded fears? The depravity of … Continue reading
I like to hike. Honestly, the physical activity and the beauty of nature are enough. I would enjoy hiking for these elements alone. But to me, hiking provides so much more than lungs laboring to process fresh air. When I … Continue reading
I just finished reading Paul Collins’ book, “The Murder of the Century.” I heard about the author on a podcast, and when I looked him up at the local library, the synopsis on the dust jacket of this one seemed … Continue reading
I got an annual membership to the Kent State University Recreation Center for this year. I know. Classic New Year’s move. But I think it will be a sustainable part of my life and ministry throughout 2019. I know. We’ll … Continue reading
