After Elliot got his diploma in the early afternoon, we had some down time. I folded laundry. We had a special dinner of Elliot’s choosing. And we even had time after dinner to watch an episode of Brooklyn 99 (our … Continue reading
Marci and I were married on May 30, 1998. This year, it just so happens that our 22nd anniversary coincides with another major milestone for our household. Our oldest child Elliot is graduating from Theodore Roosevelt High School here in … Continue reading
It took over an hour to drive to Orangeville. But we broke up the journey. Namely, we stopped at the Short Stop Diner — in Center of the World — to get some take-out food. And it was actually kind … Continue reading
It was a beautiful morning for a “race” — albeit a completely self-devised event, at a distance that is not particularly popular in the running community (in fact, I don’t think I’ve ever even heard of anyone else ever running … Continue reading
I just finished reading Chris Ballard’s book, The Art of a Beautiful Game. It was recommended to me by my son, Elliot, who checked it out from our public library on the last day before it shut down in the face of … Continue reading
On the original “Easter Sunday,” the disciples of Jesus gathered in homes — isolated from each other and from the general public. They were afraid of local authorities on the rampage to snuff out the fledgling movement of faith. They … Continue reading
A heavy bank of clouds obscured our view of the sunrise, but at least the rain stopped while we hiked. Even without direct visual evidence, the songbirds and increasing light reassured us that the sun had indeed risen. The Son … Continue reading
My wardrobe has changed over the course of this COVID-19 Quarantine. I’m not wearing nearly as many button-up shirts as I usually do. I never find an occasion that needs khakis or dress pants. And my nicer dress shoes haven’t … Continue reading
Public health officials are asking us to “Stay at Home” these days to slow the spread of COVID-19. This creates some challenges, since a significant percentage of my work with H2O Church and Reliant Mission is people-work. But I’m thankful … Continue reading
Dear Elliot, Happy Birthday! It’s a weird birthday, with everyone ordered to shelter-in-place because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, I’m praying that it can somehow be a Happy Birthday. You’ve brought so much happiness to my life over these last … Continue reading