Field Notes From the Real World
On the eighth day of our honeymoon, I had an existential crisis. I looked at my wife and said, “I just don’t think I…
What Ash Wednesday is Really About
A sermon based on the lectionary text for Ash Wednesday, Year B: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Ash and Honesty I read somewhere recently that Ash Wednesday…
Interstellar Job
I am thinking now about Job and Interstellar. You know… the ancient story written a few thousand years ago and Christopher Nolan’s new space-odyssey…
On Passing Helloes and Oak Trees
The blessing and the curse of looking strangers in the eye is that they’ll talk to you. At Sewanee, where I went to college (all…
Abbey and Turkey
I’ve been thinking about Edward Abbey and Thanksgiving. I’m thankful for my loved ones. I’m thankful for my community. I’m thankful for shelter and good food and a safe place to live.
#PrivilegedProbs
Priveleged, White, First World Problems “Sounds like a privileged, white, First World problem to me,” smirks my privileged, white, First World acquaintance upon discovering my…
The Integrated Life of Ted Borer
When it comes to sustainability, Ted Borer isn’t messing around. Ted works as the Energy Plant Manager at Princeton University, where he has helped…
Sunday Inspiration
Dogs. Bikes. Because it’s starting to feel like summer. And just because. Enjoy.
The Wilderness Aristocrat talks Gear
It’s officially springtime. Officially too nice to be inside libraries and doing finals or writing blog posts. It is far better to be out…
Yurts so Good
This is a video about Mike. Mike runs and lives in Montana in a yurt. Mike seems like a righteous dude. Enjoy.