Living at Chicopee has been a dream. The six of us (including Darnell, who moved in a month or two ago) get along famously. We often hang out together in the evening, whether we have guests or not. And three nights a week, we do push-ups together ( Read more... )

I've been helping out with the 6th-8th grade youth group at church. I wasn't looking forward to it at first, but it's proved to be quite enjoyable. Last Sunday was no exception ( Read more... )

A while back, for Sushant and Alok's congratulatory party (after they defended their dissertations), we somehow got on the subject of playground games. They told me about one that they played in India. It sounded like loads of fun, so I thought I'd record it for posterity ( Read more... )

Last weekend, from Friday night to Sunday morning, I was at the beach with GNET. GNET, or the "Grace Network" (nobody calls it that anymore), is the group of 18-35 year olds at Grace Church. This was, I think, the fifth annual beach retreat.

It was so good. The focus was really on the Lord, and it was great to get together and worship him ( Read more... )

Last Friday (the 27th), I went with Matt to Eric's place, which is like a block away from Matt's. It was such a beautiful evening that we decided we should drink our beers outside instead of inside. We brought some cards and games, and sat out on Eric's apartments' picnic area, by the street but above it a level. I showed/reminded them of ERS, ( Read more... )

It's been forever since I posted! I guess it's time for a whirlwind update. Here are the highlights--those highlights that I can remember, at least--from the past month ( Read more... )