When I stepped out of my car in the parking lot at work this morning, I took a deep breath. There was a very light mist in the air and it was about 67°. I thought to myself, "Ah, Oregon." I would love to move to the Northwest one day for the same reason that someone... Continue Reading →
The Tree
Outside my office window there is a tree. During the spring and summer, while the leaves are filed with chlorophyll, the leaves are a rich green hue. But something special happens in Fall. Every year, it glows bright yellow, like the light in one of those dreams where you have to squint. I've only recently... Continue Reading →
Notes From the Tilt-A-Whirl: A Review
Notes From the Tilt-A-Whirl was an excellent book, thanks to N.D. Wilson's ability to describe everyday life events with an eye for the divine. Once I finished reading it, I was inclined to again take a careful look at the ordinary in search of the extra-ordinary. Wilson's writing style is captivating and he takes you... Continue Reading →
1 degree
The global average temperature is about 1° Fahrenheit higher than it was a century ago. This one degree has caused a lot of fuss, including one of my least favorite vice presidents, Al Gore, winning a share of the Nobel Peace Prize. The fuss isn't all bad. I may disagree with the way that Al... Continue Reading →