New school years are always a jumble of nerves and anticipation. But this year is a very different sort of school year, with COVID-19 adding extra layers of uncertainty and awkwardness. Our kids are scheduled to attend school in-person two … Continue reading
I started the year with a goal to run at least four half-marathons this year. And I actually managed to complete two races — the Run to Read Half-Marathon in West Virginia and the Cowtown Half-Marathon in Texas — before … Continue reading
I just finished reading Suzanne Collins’s book, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. I borrowed it from my daughter, Olivia, who borrowed it from her friend Maddy. But it was a quick read, so I didn’t feel too guilty about extending the … Continue reading
Attendance must not exceed 40 people in any one location. Participants must register before joining group activities, in order to allow for contact tracing in the event of an outbreak. Masks must be worn at all times. Those not living … Continue reading
I’m pretty sure that I visited the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Back when I was a boy. Maybe Cor’s age, maybe slightly younger. But my memory of the experience is not very sharp. And even … Continue reading
I was excited about the opportunity to celebrate my son’s transition from boyhood to manhood. We planned two days in the High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains in northern New York. After that, our itinerary called for two days in … Continue reading
I love a good quest. I’m especially enamored with the idea of hiking “every step of every trail in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.” The reality of such an project, however, is complicated. I thought I completed the project back … Continue reading
Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in Ohio (as in much of the United States). The City of Kent passed an ordinance last week mandating the use of face coverings in all public spaces. Even President Trump recently shifted … Continue reading
It felt so good to be on campus again this week! In fact, my time on campus made me even more excited to think about getting together with friends from H2O Kent again next Sunday. Watch our video for more … Continue reading
I just finished reading Neil Gaiman’s book, The Ocean at the End of the Lane. It was suggested to me over a month ago by my friend Mark. But I had to wait a month until one of our library’s copies was … Continue reading