The Saint With the Straight Edge
Mr. Rice Socks
The kitchen just got a new recipe from a guy who will never be on the Food Network. Eric Clayton. His recipe? Just two ingredients. An…
King of the Grill
Every second, five hundred and fifty hot dogs are eaten in the United States. According to Pete Sawallisch, a good amount of them are consumed at…
Noise
Noise is a big part of community. It takes some getting used to. First there is the noise of the city. Sirens, trains, car horns, traffic,…
Why I Stayed
I first heard of intentional community when reading the book Jesus for President by Shane Claiborne the summer after my freshman year of college. That book completely…
Owasippe
I am just back from a week at Scout camp: three adult leaders, five great boys, and a week in the woods with rifles, horses, shotguns, fire,…
Summer in Chicago
Summer can be hard in the city. Especially for a Minnesota girl. The land of 10,000 lakes. And grass, trees. The pine trees. The birch…
Swearing Kids and Saggy Pants
Walking in a bad neighborhood can be intimidating, especially as a woman. It is often difficult to find the balance between street smarts and compassion. Does…
Organized Chaos and Community
This is community. I order my coffee, Sit down and look around. Oh, how I see community at work! I look around and all I…
Dodgeball
Recently my ten-year-old grandson won a dodgeball tournament against all ages. A nineteen-year-old man threw the ball my grandson caught. It was not a pity throw.…