I spent most of last week in Columbiana County (the spot on the map where Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia all meet), with one of Kent State University’s Alternative Spring Break initiatives. I was put on a team to help … Continue reading
Dear Elliot, When I first met you, you were the tiniest person I had ever known: 4 pounds and 13 ounces. Super-tiny — and still, you intimidated me in a huge way! I was only 25 years old (just twice … Continue reading
I was irresponsible today. I ditched my plans to work on teaching preparation and logistics for summer ministry projects. Instead, I took the four hours of middle-of-the-day space between scheduled appointments to eat cheesesteak and watch basketball. It was glorious. … Continue reading
Do an internet search with the terms “twenty pounds,” and the screen fills with images of British bank notes. Not exactly my originally-intended imagery… Still, I feel royally satisfied, and you could say that I’m experiencing some level of pay-off … Continue reading
I got a couple of running magazines for my birthday, but they speak with something of an accent. Both of these magazines (Runner’s World and Men’s Running) happen to be UK editions — so even as I’ve been enjoying the … Continue reading
The wind gusted from the dusty prairie. A dozen people clustered in a semi-circle against the wind, facing the rugged cliffs of the Guadalupe Mountains beyond. Some of the people cried softly; others smiled broadly — but everyone leaned in … Continue reading
Even though, I grew up in a highly Christian, church-going environment, I spent most of my life in total ignorance about Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras / Carnival), Ash Wednesday, and all the other cultural happenings frequently associated with this season … Continue reading