One thing I’ve learned about myself is that I’m a “do-it- yourself” kind of guy. There are things I know I can’t do but given the opportunity, I like to learn. It enriches . . .
Freedom • Opportunity • Quakers • Spirituality • Uncategorized
September 26, 2020
As a high school youth with an interest in farming, ag teachers encouraged my participation in the local chapter of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). It was supposed to build character and help keep us out of trouble. Lord knows, I needed help with both!
Cheeseburgers • Opportunity • Spirituality • Travel • Uncategorized
September 5, 2020
A friend and I who meet regularly for lunch decided to venture off our well-worn path. We agreed to stay away from places we had been before. We would avoid chains. In no time, it became obvious . . .
Lament • Spirituality • Travel • Uncategorized
August 15, 2020
Where I was raised, the phrase “for crying out loud” was a code signaling exasperation – something like “I’ve had all I can take!” When someone finally stomped on your last good nerve . . .
Spirituality • Travel • Uncategorized
July 25, 2020
As we barreled down a highway toward our next destination we passed a flatbed truck. The back of it was stuffed with people, young and old, plus one goat!
Freedom • Spirituality • Uncategorized
July 11, 2020
Another birthday came and went in recent weeks. Although I’ve seen quite a few by this point, I am grateful for each one and enjoy a simple marking of the occasion.
Cheeseburgers • Simplicity • Spirituality • Uncategorized
June 20, 2020
The Appalachian Mountains boast breathtaking beauty, whether it be their towering trees, playful streams, or alluring skylines viewed from a deck overlooking a majestic valley. Villages and small towns are sprinkled throughout this territory, quietly minding their own business until word of their attractiveness leaks out and streets swell with crowds eager to get in on the fun.
Quakers • Spirituality • Uncategorized
June 6, 2020
I have been thinking about purging my vocabulary. Think of it as a mental variation of spring cleaning.
Cheeseburgers • Opportunity • Uncategorized
May 16, 2020
So what is pimento cheese anyway? That is not a question I had dwelt on until it invaded my cheeseburger search.
Cheeseburgers • Opportunity • Simplicity • Spirituality • Uncategorized
May 1, 2020
Like much of the world, I’ve spent the last few weeks at home in the hope that isolating myself from others helps flatten the COVID-19 curve. At the very least, it makes me less irritating to those who never see me!
Further Reading
“Jay is clear-eyed yet enchanting, reconnecting us with the divine in the muck and glory of everyday life. I sighed with delight, laughed out loud, and took notes to use in the years to come.”
–Samir Selmanovic, Founder of TURN Community
“Jay Marshall calls us to the values of truthfulness in the“here and now” and in the everyday.”
–Dr. Jeffrey Carter, President, Bethany Theological Seminary