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I once told a friend “Don’t count the days. Make them count.” Tonight I got out the calculator and tallied up all the different reports, reflections, and essays that I have to write in the next three weeks. It came … Continued

I took one last glance out into the dark,like I never do,and I saw something beautiful.Two foxes play fighting on the volleyball court below my window.Their shadows pouncedin the gleam of the lights of Tibstra hall.They didn’t care about the … Continued

This was a line from the customer review of a resort were I might work next summer. The reviewer wasn’t very impressed by Sol Duc Hot Spring’s state of maintenance. Please pray for me as I make decisions about this … Continued

Every year, a committee in Chicago puts together a series of cultural events downtown that runs for about three weeks and focuses on an apt theme. This year’s theme was climate change. Apt indeed. The events include panels, movies, concerts, … Continued

Something remarkable: tonight as I strolled from South to Tibstra, thinking about the beauty and diversity of relationships, my head tilted back and my eyes opened wide. There above me were stars. Normally I can only make out about five … Continued

And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us,we will not fear, for God has willed his truth to triumph through us.

In the innards of the nightthere is a hollow cave,a space where time does not feel tight,so dark that I am brave.The threat I risk is sure to comebut I do hope it won’t. I risk the slap of running … Continued