My Mom recently asked her sister to deliver some eggs for her. Which seems pretty normal. Except these are some exceptional eggs. They are a collection of pysanky, eggs artistically decorated in a traditional Ukrainian style. And the art works … Continue reading
I got to spend the weekend in Hocking Hills. But not for a personal retreat or an anniversary getaway. It was basically for an event to mark the death of a church. It sounds morbid, doesn’t it? But I actually … Continue reading
I had the chance to visit Ukraine in May of 2000. And even though it’s been more than two decades since that visit, I’ve been seeing a lot of familiar places on the news this week. The recent military action … Continue reading
I’ve now lived in Kent longer than I’ve lived in any other place. On the one hand, that sounds crazy to me. On the other hand, I look at the family portrait from our first fall in Kent (see above), … Continue reading
I’m going to make a bombastic statement here, but I think Rex Orange County’s newest single, “Keep It Up” is already a prime candidate for song of the year. I would love the music and lyrics on their own, but … Continue reading
I loved the first season of Ted Lasso. The show’s character development was especially masterful. Many of the early “villains” became surprisingly sympathetic. Conversely, many of the early “heroes” became more complicated as the season wore on. And because the … Continue reading
I’ve been listening to a new podcast called The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. It describes the unique legacy of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, along with its pastor, Mark Driscoll. The entire life cycle of this church was … Continue reading
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
Negen jaar geleden, woonde we nog in Amsterdam. Onze huis stond wel leeg met een boordje in het raam: “Te Koop.” Maar onze vrienden… onze kerk… onze gezinsgeschiedenis… Die waren allemaal nog steeds daar, in Nederland. Tot de ochtend van … Continue reading
It’s Saint Patrick’s Day! The day we celebrate a British missionary to Ireland with green beer and Irish Pride parades. It’s not a holiday that meant a lot to me, growing up. However, my interest in Saint Patrick’s day has … Continue reading