Category Archives: Culture Shock

Hope for a World Going Up in Smoke

by Eric Posted on August 17, 2021

My children are convinced that the world is going up in smoke. We try to regularly watch the national network news in the evenings, and they’ve been talking a lot lately about historic wildfires in California… and Oregon, and Greece, … Continue reading →

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Carrying Culture

by Eric Posted on July 17, 2021

We sing weird songs to children. And we do it without even thinking about it. In the process, though, I wonder how much we’re carrying culture without even knowing it. Old MacDonald had a farm: E-I-E-I-O What do those letters … Continue reading →

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Vacation Philosophy

by Eric Posted on June 26, 2021

I broke almost all of my regular vacation rules this month. Our two-and-a-half-week trip to the Pacific Northwest was lovely. But it seemed to be the antithesis to our typical vacation philosophy. We stayed busy! We covered a lot of … Continue reading →

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The Espresso Shacks of Washington State

by Eric Posted on June 10, 2021

I was excited to experience the coffee culture of the Pacific Northwest. I figured it would be most-accessible in the cities. Like in Seattle, the birthplace of the Starbucks coffee empire (though I was more excited to try Starbucks’ competitors, … Continue reading →

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Empathy for the Hesitant

by Eric Posted on May 4, 2021

I’ve been thinking, praying, and processing some pandemic recovery stuff lately. And I feel like I had an epiphany this morning while walking in the woods. I started by praying for a nurse who’s recently been hospitalized for COVID-19. She … Continue reading →

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Travels with Charley in Search of America

by Eric Posted on March 18, 2021

I recently finished reading John Steinbeck’s travelogue, Travels with Charley in Search of America. I think I heard about it from my friend Alex. The recommendation was casual, however, and it happened quite awhile ago. Anyway, the book sounded interesting enough that … Continue reading →

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March 11, 2020

by Eric Posted on March 11, 2021

My friend Nick recently recommended a 66-minute podcast episode to me. I enjoyed it so much that I wanted to pass the recommendation along to you, too. The piece was produced by ESPN’s 30 for 30. It’s titled “March 11, … Continue reading →

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A Year in Ashes and Dust

by Eric Posted on March 10, 2021

What do you remember of this time last year? When did you first learn that “The Coronavirus” was going to have a significant impact on your life? I was in a meeting with the H2O Staff Team on Tuesday, March … Continue reading →

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A Temple + an Oasis + a Tour Bus = “Alt Kent”

by Eric Posted on February 3, 2021

“Hey, we’re kind of close to Temple Street, aren’t we?” Hard-packed snow covered the sidewalks. The larger thoroughfare beside us was busy with traffic. So walking and talking on a smaller side street seemed desirable. And I knew Nick had … Continue reading →

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The Last Week of January

by Eric Posted on January 27, 2021

The last week of January was a big week for our family back in 2003 — a week of miracles and transformations and shock. Looking back, eighteen years later, I can hardly believe that so much happened in such a … Continue reading →

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Eric Asp

Casual and critical observations on life, love, and faith: in the form of short prose and photography

Category Archives: Culture Shock

Hope for a World Going Up in Smoke

Carrying Culture

Vacation Philosophy

The Espresso Shacks of Washington State

Empathy for the Hesitant

Travels with Charley in Search of America

March 11, 2020

A Year in Ashes and Dust

A Temple + an Oasis + a Tour Bus = “Alt Kent”

The Last Week of January

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