It took me seven years, but I think I finally get it. Every June since her birth, my wife has vacationed in North Carolina’s Outer Banks with her family. The first time I accompanied them was 2008. Liz and I …
Bless Me Father, For I Have Sinned
This is one post in a series called “Finding God.” You can read Chris Day’s entire series here. As the years went on so did my journey deeper into Catholicism. I was enrolled in (Pope) John XXIII Elementary School and …
We Did It! Now What?
Victory! If you’ve been following our Bible Experiment Kickstarter campaign, then you know that on Sunday we crossed our initial goal of $40,000. This happened in just 11 days—well ahead of my hopes. The whole experience has been really great. I …
I Need More Milk
One time I watched as a street performer in Germany blew my mind. He had a simple clear glass pitcher full of milk in his left hand. And the obligatory upside down, magician’s top hat sitting atop a small linen …
Remembering Tony Gwynn
Every once in a while, someone passes away who—as people remember his or her life—inspires you to be a better person. Tony Gwynn is one of those people. Tony Gwynn died Monday from cancer. The likely culprit was smokeless chewing …
Futbol is for Communists
I remember standing near the concession stand on a cool Saturday morning watching all my 4th grade classmates play soccer. I held a hot chocolate close to my lips—letting the steam warm my face—with deep judgement in my heart. My …
Summer Muse
A few years ago I rediscovered what I like to call, “Improvisational Photography.” No real plan, no preconceived idea of what I need to be doing. It’s my way of playing. I usually put word out and take volunteers. One …
The Great Poop Incident of 2014
I’m not sure this story has a moral. In fact, I’m almost positive it doesn’t. But we’ll see. Maybe I’ll stumble upon one by the conclusion. Either way, I’m writing about my year downtown, and this happened to me while …
The Bible’s Example of Fatherhood
Happy Father’s Day! The Bible is full of stories of fathers. Here’s a quick look at the example they left for us: 1. Adam was the first father … and he screwed up the whole universe for his kids. 2. Noah …
The Only Way Out is Through
I am writing this from the bottom of a hill. I live here now, with the mosquitoes and the ticks and the stinging nettle, because I’m tired. I’ve been running for over 30 minutes, up and down these hills, through …