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Today is Ruth's birthday! We're having a quiet celebration here at home, trying to avoid the coronavirus. Last week, as advertised, we took a short break. With campus visits and the training conference behind us, we went away for a couple of days. Looking ahead, I have one major project this semester: the staff retreat… Continue reading November 22, 2020 — Bethlehem

We just finished our second virtual training conference last night! Two weeks ago the campuses in the west Mid-Atlantic had the first virtual training conference. I did not participate, but reports are that it was a success in spite of numerous generally minor technical problems. The campus ministers have been using Zoom extensively to hold… Continue reading November 15, 2020 — Training Conference

Peter and I spent all day last Monday working on his basement bathroom -- i.e. plumbing and framing to build a bathroom. It would be nice to finish before the crowds descend at Christmas. Ruth and I drove home on Tuesday, arriving in time to vote. Regular campus visits are finished! I have visited each… Continue reading November 8, 2020 — Bethlehem

Eli is studying a toy catalogue, Ameilia is building bridges on a computer, Isaac is watching a Little Bear video, Lydia is taking a nap, Megan and Ruth are folding laundry -- everything is peaceful and happy at Peter Green's house -- at least for five minutes!I had to stay in the Lehigh Valley last… Continue reading November 1, 2020 — Pittsburgh and Akron

Tuesday morning I set out for Maryland. First stop was Owings Mills for lunch with Steven Badorf, a former RUF colleague, now pastor and old friend. (I didn't say Steven was old. The friendship is old.) Steven has been helping to teach one of the tracks of our student training conferences. We had a good… Continue reading October 25, 2020 — Maryland