4/11/07
Our daughter just won a Earth Day Coalition essay writing contest in Cleveland. She chose the topic of global warming within the context of something that is going on in the city here to help reverse it.
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4/9/07
We have recently completed our about the family update for this site. It gives a much more in-depth look at us as a family and what our motivation is. And part of that motivation: is to win this … Continue reading →
4/6/07
Good Friday reflection: With Easter weekend upon us, I recall the many conversations I have had with people around the country about letting go to the will of God. I often share that I am inspired by the witness … Continue reading →
3/27/07
We have just put up our position paper on the Native American issue. It is based on exhaustive cross-country research, including trips to numerous Reservations. Our country, since it’s inception, has been going in the wrong direction because … Continue reading →
3/25/07
We have recently updated the about joe section on the website. Note: Please consider putting up a homemade: “average Joe” Schriner for president sign in your front yard, now. And if you would, send us a picture … Continue reading →
3/23/07
Our family went to a “Thirsting in the Desert” Lenten prayer service at the Catholic Worker House in Cleveland. One of the readings was about Jesus fasting in the desert and then being exposed to a series of temptations … Continue reading →
3/21/07
In the last post, I talked about being at a “Prayer Service to Abolish the Death Penalty.” During the service, facilitator Tim Musser read the following: Capital punishment is not what Jesus taught. It is what he … Continue reading →
3/19/07
Early this week, new Ohio Governor Ted Strickland denied clemency to convicted killer Kenneth Biros. In the middle of the week, I attended a “Prayer Service to Abolish the Death Penalty.” It was facilitated by Pax Christi member … Continue reading →
3/17/07
On our recent campaign tour, we stopped in Ashburn, Georgia. Driving into Ashburn, you are greeted with a banner that explains this small town is the home of the “Fire Ant Festival.” A resident told us: “If … Continue reading →
3/16/07
We met with Mose Keim in Dunkinsville, Ohio. He’s Amish. He also designs and manufactures high quality, cedar bird feeders. Mr. Keim gave us a tour of his small, low-tech plant. He employs 12 people here … Continue reading →