We recently stopped in New Washington, Ohio, (pop. 1,000) — as preparation for soon being in ‘Old Washington (D.C.). We stopped to get gas at Hiler’s Service Center, a throw back to the gas stations of yesteryear where you … Continue reading →
While in Wellington, Ohio, we talked with Rick and Linda Hatton. Rick facilitates a Bible Study at First United Methodist Church here and was preparing to give a Sunday Sermon tailored to the 2007 graduates. He gave me … Continue reading →
In downtown Wellington, Ohio, we spotted two long distance cyclists. Larry Albert and Gary Buck were heading 1,100 miles from Painseville, Ohio to Memphis, Tennessee. Last year they crossed America on bicycles. Very affable guys, they used … Continue reading →
“average JoeOhio Tour” cont.: We have come to Wellington, Ohio, home of Archibald McNeil Willard. He was an unknown, but inspired, wagon painter who did the famous “Spirit of ’76” painting. (And there is a Spirit of … Continue reading →
“average JoeOhio” Tour: We stumped in Oberlin, Ohio, during Commencement Weekend at Oberlin College. People from across the country were here for the ceremonies. A physician from Chicago told me he’d like to see a move toward … Continue reading →
In solidarity, I sat in with a group of farmers during a Statehouse meeting in Columbus, Ohio, yesterday. These farmers tout the tremendous nutritional value of raw milk — as opposed to milk that is pastuerized. They explain … Continue reading →
The “average JoeOhio Tour” continues to unfold. Leaving Cleveland, our Jonathan, 4, and myself stumped, unannounced, at a sidewalk cafe called Heck’s. ‘Heck,’ why not (sorry). One man said Jonathan was, indeed, a “chip off the old … Continue reading →
The situation in Darfur grows worse. Some 20 people are being killed there every hour now. We, as a nation (and as a world), have to respond. And respond now. We have just posted a policy paper … Continue reading →
We have launched on yet another campaign tour of Ohio. Our first stop was South Cleveland where we talked with peace activist Tim Musser. He told us he was tremendously impacted by the writings of Dorothy Day. I, … Continue reading →
I interviewed Bernie Meyer this week. He bears a striking resemblence to India’s late Mhatma Gandhi. And for the past five years, Meyer has talked to college groups, civic groups, churches… about Gandhi and his teachings (white shawl, sandals, … Continue reading →