Letting the Weeds Grow for Bees in 2025
Earlier this month, Henry and I attended the graduation of his goddaughter Isabel at Berea College. If you’re not familiar with Berea, it’s worth learning more about this unusual Kentucky institution that was founded by “ardent abolitionists and radical reformers” in...
Reflection and Commitment on a Recent Retreat
I spent most of this past week in northern Arizona on a personal retreat. It’s important to practice what I preach, and over the years I’ve recommended to many people that they take retreat time. I also recognize that with a full and varied work plate as a...
Pondering Road Debris
One of the hazards of road travel is the tire debris. If you’ve ever wondered why there are so many pieces of metal-lined rubber along the side of the road, it’s the result of retreading. While retreading is cheaper and perhaps more environmentally friendly (clearly...Play and Poetry
I’m reading a book entitled Play Everything. In it, Ian Bogost posits some interesting ideas about play. He’s a philosopher and game creator and has clearly thought deeply about the subject of fun. One of his first illustrations is about pulling his daughter through a...
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