It’s that time of the year for retrospection. I’ve posted my Top Ten Songs of 2022. I’ve posted my Top Ten Books of 2022. And now, I’m following the pattern that I established in previous years: turning my attention to hikes that … Continue reading
I predicted that we were headed into the Peak Week of fall foliage on Thursday, October 6th. I was tentative, especially about figuring out the front end of our area’s Peak Week. But I felt pretty confident that we’d be … Continue reading
Our family does not just “deck the halls” at Christmas time. We also “sing the Yuletide carols.” Fa La-la-la-la La-la-la-la. Olivia is especially busy these days, as one of the Kent Roosevelt High School ACEs (the top ensemble of the … Continue reading
We Midwesterners love to fret about the Fall. “The maples don’t seem to be as vibrant as usual this year.” Or, “It’s awful warm for October, don’t you think?” Or “I’m worried that we’re going to skip fall and jump … Continue reading
The summer is the one time of year when I seem to have an American approach to cycling. Last week, Cor and I donned helmets, sunglasses, bright-colored jerseys, and spandex cycling shorts. We slathered ourselves with sunscreen and made sure … Continue reading
It’s that time of the year for retrospection. After posting my Top Ten Songs of 2020 and Top Ten Books of 2020, I’m following the pattern that I established in previous years, turning my attention to hikes that I’ve been privileged to enjoy … Continue reading
It was snowing an inch and hour. Especially a bit north of us, in the “Snow Belt.” But I didn’t want to stay inside. Our church’s Staff team had plans to observe a special day of prayer. And because I … Continue reading
I’ve noticed this fall that the trees of a forest change colors from the outside, inward. A month ago, there was still a lot of green mixed with bright yellow, dull yellow, and bright orange, with just a few accents … Continue reading
I love a good quest. I’m especially enamored with the idea of hiking “every step of every trail in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.” The reality of such an project, however, is complicated. I thought I completed the project back … Continue reading
A heavy bank of clouds obscured our view of the sunrise, but at least the rain stopped while we hiked. Even without direct visual evidence, the songbirds and increasing light reassured us that the sun had indeed risen. The Son … Continue reading