Some of you may not know that several years ago, I toured Israel with a group. I’ve written several posts about food and agriculture there as well as some of the typical tourist sites that hold Biblical significance. But the trip itself was a very different experience for me. As someone who had visited quite a few countries before going… Read More
This morning, I left home early, well before the sun came up. On my way to long-term parking at the airport, I noticed several people walking in the dim streetlights, I saw another get in a car that slowed to a stop briefly. Real people on their way to work in ways that meant being out in a light rain… Read More
Some of you may remember that I finally made it to Montana a few years ago during my Great American Roadtrip! That trip, albeit it quick, made a massive impression on me. So when I had the chance to go back to that part of the world for a really brief work trip, I decided to add a day or two… Read More
I’m pretty lucky in that I get to travel and see some of the country’s best sights. A few times in the past year, I’ve spent time in the Washington, DC metro area. I know I get a chance to go to the U.S. Capitol more than most and I’ve had the chance to see several things that may be… Read More
Have you ever had vines that get started and just can’t stop? They go places you don’t want them to be and claim things you want left alone. Every summer, the vines in my yard get a bit bolder. Every year I think about what to do about it…. I could rip them up and keep the front yard looking… Read More
The discussion about gay marriage has been a long time coming. This summer has raised it to new levels and the Supreme Court decision in Obergfell v. Hodges was a shifting point for so many. Since then we have seen increased polarization of the discussion of the topic in several circles. I’ve seen people I love and respect hold their heads high… Read More
