We’re in the midst of a hard freeze here in Ohio. For the past two weeks, we haven’t gotten more than a degree or two above freezing — and even those “spikes” in temperature were only for the briefest stretches … Continue reading
I know that January and February are the hardest months for a lot of people around here. They don’t like the darkness, the deep freeze, the boredom… And I get it. I also find myself longing for Spring. But I … Continue reading
We gathered together with Marci’s family in Richland County for Christmas Day. Which we always do. But we did it out in the farmyard this year, instead of inside the farmhouse. Which, actually, we have done under certain conditions: if … Continue reading
My parents, my sister’s family, and my family gathered together for Christmas Eve. Which we always do. But we did it in our driveway. Which we never do. I’m not going to pretend like it was “pure magic,” even with … Continue reading
I went for a walk this morning. It was one of those brilliant October mornings, with views that almost took my breath away at times. At the same time, this month provides the last gasp for political candidates to make … Continue reading
Our Fall Retreat with H2O Kent was different this year. We felt it was important to minimize the risks of transmitting COVID-19, so events were organized with just a couple of Life Groups getting away together, instead of the whole … Continue reading
New school years are always a jumble of nerves and anticipation. But this year is a very different sort of school year, with COVID-19 adding extra layers of uncertainty and awkwardness. Our kids are scheduled to attend school in-person two … Continue reading
Attendance must not exceed 40 people in any one location. Participants must register before joining group activities, in order to allow for contact tracing in the event of an outbreak. Masks must be worn at all times. Those not living … Continue reading
We’ve seen some beautiful waterfalls on our little family vacation to Western New York. Letchworth State Park provided some spectacular scenery — and other lovely family memories — on the front end of our trip. We finished with a pilgrimage … Continue reading
I’d heard that New York’s Letchworth State Park is spectacular. “The Grand Canyon of the East,” according to numerous sources online. It also just so happened that our family’s “European” vacation to Holland, New York and Wales, New York established … Continue reading