MOMA, GRAM, whatever.

I have written before about how Grand Rapids offers us big city livin’ without the commitment. As an aside, I need to tell you that this was astutely noted by my friend Megan, who now lives in Missouri.  I am kind of wondering what Missouri has against me, as it has become a vortex that keeps [...]

’tis a gift to be simple

A few years ago, I used the Belief-O-Matic to determine which religion I was most closely aligned with.  Much to my surprise, I was not Catholic, but Quaker.  It was suggested that my general pro-peace beliefs were a big factor, and I’m sure it was.  I think there was more the Belief-O-Matic picked up though.  I like pretty simple [...]

No Need For A Road Trip

Every summer, my Dad and three of his brothers get together for a trip.  Regardless of the destination, my Uncle Bob wants to drive his RV there.  As he himself will explain, RV does not stand for Recreational Vehicle as you might assume.  The R in this case is for Ridiculous.  It’s big and old and [...]

Hit It And Hold

About two years ago, we were taking a walk down to the Middle Eastern Deli.  It’s on the corner of Eastern and Burton; not a terrible neighborhood but you still kind of want to keep your eyes open.  A man came up to us and looked a little sketchy so we just nodded and kept walking.  [...]