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
I love a good flag. Vexillology (the study of flags) combines my passions for history, geography, storytelling, and design. Furthermore, I love locality. The older I’ve gotten, the more I’ve learned to appreciate and prioritize deeply knowing and inhabiting one’s … Continue reading
There’s a bend in the road near our house where I get a glimpse of the Jessie Smith Nature Preserve. I’ve now lived in this area long enough to feel at least some degree of confidence in reading the forest. … Continue reading
It’s the beginning of the best month of the year: mid-September to mid-October! I finally decided to join the Summit Metro Parks Fall Hiking Spree (“the largest and longest-running event of its kind in the nation”), and I always feel … Continue reading
I didn’t know that the street preachers were going to be on campus. But it just so happened that I made plans to go for a walk with a student, starting from the fountain on Risman Plaza. And there they … Continue reading
Elliot asked me to meet him at a parking lot on the west side of town. We arranged to start right around the time that the sun was setting. I knew we were going to be taking some pictures. Still, … Continue reading
Today was the first day of classes for Kent State University students. And, as usual, we finished the day by hosting our H2O Kickoff event. But, in a more unusual twist, the venue for this year was the Student Green, … Continue reading
I am so whooped. I honestly feel a little bit like I’ve been run over by a train. But I’m so proud of the work our team of staff and student-leaders put in tonight. We scattered a lot of Gospel … Continue reading
It’s the first day of the 2022-23 school year for students in the Kent City School District. That actually applies to only one person in our family, now. But he’s still a pretty special person. Cor is starting the 10th … Continue reading