I’m getting old, and I’m kind of nerdy. But I’m a happy old nerd. Today, I’m pretty proud of the fact that I managed to solve every day of February’s crossword puzzles in the New York Times. For Father’s Day … Continue reading
I turned 44 yesterday. And honestly: it felt great. I got to enjoy some extended time with God in the woods of West Branch State Park in the morning. I did some desk work in the afternoon. Then I got … Continue reading
I stopped shaving on Christmas Day. So the picture below gives you an idea of what I looked like by the middle of February. I’ve developed a tradition to grow out all of the hair on my head and face … Continue reading
I recently finished reading Penelope Wilcock’s book, The Hawk and the Dove. My friend Jason recommended the book to me. He had heard about it in a workshop about Spiritual Direction. But he started falling in love with the story, as he … Continue reading
Trump flags are coming down. Gradually. At the height of the November Election season, about half of the homes in our area had political propaganda of one sort or another. Some were standard campaign-issue yard signs. Others were larger, homemade … Continue reading
We’ve got another blizzard passing through Northeast Ohio today. Snow and ice cover everything. Frozen solid. So it certainly doesn’t feel like Spring is coming. But I know that it is. The sunrise is getting earlier and the sunset is … Continue reading
Dutch people go crazy for ice-skating. When a hard freeze starts, it’s a topic of casual conversation and serious news reporting. They know exactly the right conditions and the right period of time that’s needed for the right amount of … Continue reading
Today, my kids and I hiked to a waterfall and lounged on the shores of Lake Erie. We played basketball and baseball in the park before we went to get ice cream at Mitchell’s. And then we finished by meeting … Continue reading
I recently finished reading Robert Moor’s book, On Trails. My friend Grace mentioned it on her social media accounts a few weeks ago. It intrigued me because I’ve developed a penchant for hiking quests in recent years. For instance, I hiked every … Continue reading
Do you want to run? Do you want to be my friend? Then you should join my new run club! Who? Anyone who wants to run with our group is welcome! We launched the club with a few people from … Continue reading