What a weird and wonderful place! Jungle Jim’s International Market is simultaneously one of the most American places I’ve ever been and one of the most international places I’ve ever been. It’s enormous, in-your-face self-promotion and capitalism, but it also … Continue reading
My line of work involves a lot of time with people: meetings… events… and conferences. And one of those conferences is the annual Collegiate Conference in the Cincinnati metropolitan area this week. I’ve had a complicated relationship with these conferences … Continue reading
We’ve been doing Spiritual Interest Surveys at Kent State University for several years, as we’ve found they’re a good way to start spiritual conversations in an academic context. We mostly care about qualitative conversations, helping to train the students who … Continue reading
It’s hard to see how the fall colors could get much more “peak” than this. We’re right at the tipping point where trees with bare branches are about to win out over trees that still have green leaves. It’s good … Continue reading
My travels to Western Pennsylvania were not just geeking out about Mister Rogers. In fact, they were primarily to connect with my oldest son and daughter. They’ve both settled in Pittsburgh since their respective graduations from Kent State University: Elliot … Continue reading
I made it to the Mister Rogers Memorial Statue just a little after noon. The site has a beautiful view of downtown Pittsburgh, and the river valley is truly a beautiful site to behold at this time of the year. … Continue reading
We’re back from Family Weekend in Bowling Green. The fun and festivities included meals at Campus Pollyeyes and Mister Spot’s… a hockey game… tailgating near Mount Jerome (a.k.a. Bill’s Hill)… a football game… a marching band half-time show… some meandering … Continue reading
Marci and I rolled into Bowling Green around 4:30 PM. We picked Cor up from Kreischer, and then the three of us went directly to Campus Pollyeyes for an early dinner before the puck dropped on the ice hockey game … Continue reading
My friend Daniel is hosting a series called Weird U.S. — and the first episode just dropped! I’m a big fan of Daniel, not just as a personality but as a person. He’s a man of quick wit and high … Continue reading
I recently came across a Sean McKeever video on TikTok (his bio reveals that he also has a regular website). And I thought it was so clear and helpful that I thought I should share it. Particularly since it involves … Continue reading