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
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
The H2O Kent staff team recently noticed how hard it is for many students to describe our Fall Retreat. They are excellent at communicating enthusiasm about the event, after having experienced it for themselves, but they’re not so good at … Continue reading
God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. (Genesis 1:3) Greetings from Kent! It’s been a wild ride over the past six weeks since our last prayer letter. Not only did we manage to successfully pull off “Operation Blue and … Continue reading