“I think fireworks say ‘knock-knock’ to the world.
— Sullivan on the 4th of July
Travel time is an opportunity for prayer and contemplation.
It’s that time of year again: the trees of Spring Creek Park are alive with fireflies at night, especially near Stearns Farm.
The best part of going electric for at-home dental care: Harmonizing with my toothbrush for two minutes every morning.
While I’m at it (and sitting on my front porch on Puddintown), let’s bury the power lines and put up a soundproof wall around the bypass.
Having traversed Ferguson Township on nothing but bike paths today, I confess that this College Township resident is envious. Let’s connect the mall, Dale Summit, and downtown State College to College Township neighborhoods via bike paths and sidewalks.
The halcyon weather in San Diego is a misleading illusion that is all is right in the world.
Ever wonder why Matthew claims Jesus “fulfills” so many OT Scriptures that weren’t predictions in the first place? reknew.org/2008/01/h…
Taking the trash out to “Fanfare for the Common Man.”
“I have misgivings about doing anything, because it means I’m not doing everything else.”
— Scott, in the middle of preparing stuff for bulk trash pick-up
RE: bin Laden’s death: If God doesn’t take any pleasure in the death of the wicked, neither then shall I.
Is it odd to anyone else that Easter as a secular holiday even exists? What exactly are people celebrating? Confectioners?
“DUCKS!! Hey you, take a picture of the ducks!”
— Sullivan, to one of the photographers during a photoshoot at a public park for Abe & Nina’s wedding
“The mama butterflies will come and bring their babies to stick them into my ear to eat pollen so they can turn into a flower with wings so they can fly!”
— Sullivan’s interpretation of earwax
Sports bars excepted, no eatery ought to have televisions in it.
I daresay all Christians must at least consider singleness for the sake of God’s kingdom (Matthew 19:10-12).
One element of the culture during my year at the Honor Academy I could’ve done without: archive.nytimes.com/schott.bl…
“No, Sullivan, we’re not going to feed Éa a mouse.”
— Scott, context forgotten
I can’t take a nap, Dad. I’m allergic to naps.
— Sullivan
Meet “Muffler,” a robot Sullivan painted on our living room wall (with Mommy’s permission).
Hear, hear!: “I judge all things only by the price they shall gain in eternity” (John Wesley via @JohnPiper).
“I need to bring the flashlight outside… because there are some dark spots.”
— Sullivan, getting ready to go to Spring Creek Park during daylight hours
Annihilation, not eternal conscious torment (AKA hell), is the alternative to eternal life that Scripture describes: reknew.org/2008/01/a…
Some days I wish I’d abandoned all pretense of a desire for “practicality” in a career and just studied Theology.
Scott: What did you say? I’m sure it was something very important and full of insight.
Carla: I think I just ate some soapy paint-water.