Strangers in a Hostile Land

You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God. - Leviticus 19:34 It is a core tenant in most belief systems, whether Jewish or Christian or Secular Humanist, that it … Continue reading Strangers in a Hostile Land →

Snowboardin’

I'm not especially athletic, so any thought of attempting anything resembling a sport always makes me break out into a sweat. And yet, I always go into a new activity with the dangerous assumption that learning it will only take, at most, ten minutes. That deep down inside, I'm a prodigy that will blow away … Continue reading Snowboardin’ →

Snow

Way back in December, I can remember worrying that it wasn't snowing enough. Emily hadn't really seen snow and aside from a few flurries, Boston wasn't delivering. So there was actually a time when I wished for the snow, if only so Emily could experience it. And on December 26th, it came. Beautiful, clean snow covered … Continue reading Snow →

No Snow Days for Dylan

My feelings about snow has always varied depending on where I'm living. In North Carolina, snow was a magical force for good. If it snowed, even a little bit, you could count on all the schools in the area shutting down indefinitely. There would be panic in the streets if everyone wasn't too terrified to … Continue reading No Snow Days for Dylan →