I remember a run with some friends, back in the winter. I don’t recall exactly how we got on the topic of politics. However, I do remember some wise words about politics spoken by my friends. As a matter of … Continue reading
I’ve spent more time than usual scrolling through my Instagram stories this weekend. And wow. It’s been hard to observe the deeply emotional responses to the recent decision of the United States Supreme Court regarding federal abortion policy. My right-leaning … Continue reading
There were supposed to be six of us. We planned to meet at 3AM and hike to the summit of Estes Cone. Honestly, it’s not a top destination in the Rocky Mountain National Park — a little steep and scrubby … Continue reading
I recently finished reading Larry McMurtry’s Western, Lonesome Dove. And believe it or not: I’d never actually read a Western before! Furthermore, I’m a slow enough reader that I generally shy away from books that are around a thousand pages, like this … Continue reading
It’s been another week of odd adventures in Colorado. Since Marci and I both tested positive for COVID at the beginning of the week, we’ve been more or less holed up in Nokomis Cabin, drawing down our food supplies, read … Continue reading
I woke up this morning with a mild sore throat. Which I dismissed as allergies. I decided to go for a run up Bible Point, and when I got to the top I had a weird coughing fit. Which I … Continue reading
I recently finished reading Emma Donoghue’s novel, The Wonder. It’s a work of historical fiction, set in 19th Century Ireland. The author says the book was ”inspired by almost fifty cases of so-called Fasting Girls — hailed for surviving without food for … Continue reading
I’ve been on ministry assignment for the Estes Park Leadership Training program four times in the last six years. And three out of those four summers have coincided with one of our kids being 14 years of age. Amazingly, 14 … Continue reading
My heart craved some extended time with God this morning. The last few weeks have been fun and full of adventure… But they have not allowed for my regular spiritual discipline of Friday morning walks with God. Until today. So, … Continue reading
We woke up to a fresh layer of snow covering the ground. Today. On June 1st! In Ohio, we think of June as solidly summer. The school’s Summer Break starts at the beginning of the month… We go on summer … Continue reading