Snow Days at Hope College: The Beauty of Childlike Joy

Growing up in west Michigan, snow days were pure magic. I still remember the apprehension before a big storm. My brothers and I would flush ice cubes down the toilet, wear our pajamas inside out, and put potatoes next to our alarm clocks… all in hopes of school getting called off. And, let’s be honest, …

Learning To Be Thankful One Day At A Time

Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday for as long as I can remember. When I tell people this, I generally get a lot of questions asking why. No, it’s not because my favorite food is mashed potatoes (though it definitely takes a nice second to puppy chow) or because I love watching the Lions lose …