Nov
10
Still, all my song shall be…
Filed Under general, academics, Democrat, Christianity, Garrison Keillor, learning, grace, theology, politics, faith | Leave a Comment
A lot has changed since last I wrote. The U.S. elected a new leader, a strong man with moral convictions that transcend the myopic concerns of a cluster of Christian conservatives; a thoughtful man who moves the masses with his words; a gracious man whose embrace acknowledges the full diversity of our nation. Katie came […]
Nov
5
Hallelujah.
Filed Under general, Messiah College Philadelphia Campus, Democrat, government, faith, Barack Obama, celebration | 2 Comments
I’ve been trying for the last twenty-five minutes to pound out some profound words on my laptop, balanced as it is upon two legs that would rather be running through Grantham carrying my screaming, jubilant body. Tonight was one of the most memorable nights of my life, a brief four-hour window populated by laughter, tears, […]
Nov
1
(Ob)noxious fumes.
Filed Under general, Republican, Democrat, government, politics, Sarah Palin, SALT House | 6 Comments
We got kicked out of the house briefly last week, after a huffing old fellow from Maintenance came over and opened up our basement door and found a low-hanging cumulus cloud of black smoke swiftly wafting up from the abyss. We grabbed a smattering of possessions and headed out into the cold, where Public Safety […]