I spent Saturday in the mountains with my church's college group. You may remember that I went on the same hike last year and really enjoyed it. We read Psalms, closed our eyes and listened to the gentle shhh of wind through leaves, and had Eucharist on the mountaintop. Focused breathing up steep paths is a … Continue reading 2nd annual Canterbury hike
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4th
We roadtripped to Harrisonburg with my friend, Taylor, to take part in the Valley Fourth festivities this afternoon. Amusements included art booths, a couple food trucks, a BBQ competition, giant cups of lemonade, and bluegrass music by the Hackensaw Boys. We ate Polish cabbage and noodles for lunch, stopped into the Artful Dodger for drinks, participated … Continue reading 4th
father’s day
My father and I have a complex relationship. We've developed (ok, I've developed) opposing opinions on many topics over recent years, but I've always been Daddy's girl at heart. We enjoy the sport of arguing, discussing theology, and bleaching the bathtub, and we're both a bit too hyperactive for our own good. I love you, … Continue reading father’s day
surprise bluegrass
Yesterday we antique window-shopped then headed to The Corner by campus for a bite to eat at Bodo's and some used bookstore perusing. In the evening, we decided to check out the local Target. We were quite pleasantly surprised to find, upon our arrival, that a bluegrass band was performing in the parking lot! I … Continue reading surprise bluegrass