Hit that Line ... Every Yard for ISU!

I'm sitting in my office this wonderful Friday morning with my window open taking in the crisp autumn air. I love it! I know some are dreading the slide into fall and winter, but I am one who looks forward to this season every year - autumn weather, changing leaves, football season, holidays, new school beginning, and more. It's here; I am enjoying!

Jeb and I saw Avator at the Navy Pier IMAX last weekend. I absolutely loved it. As you might suspect, I was inclined to analyze the movie from a theological perspective after it finished. I was most struck by the incarnational nature of the world espoused in the movie. If we all - truly - felt connected to everyone and everything what an amazing world that would be. More than anything, I was moved by the "creature people's" connection to and intentionality around living a tradition in line with their best selves - and their best hopes for a future united together in shared prosperity. I am sure much is out there (already) with regards to the connections in theology in the movie. If I have time, I may see what's out there this week. If you haven't seen the movie, plan to do that sometime soon.

I didn't have class this week due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday. In true Ryan fashion, I spend this extra time gathering outside resources and reading up on the history and evolution of the Christian Trinity. I know, doesn't that get you going!? I will admit, I find the relationship between the immanent and the economic trinity fascinating. How we came to see the Trinity - both in its internal relationships and what it means practically - is interesting. How does one reconcile Christian monotheism with Christ's divinity? More to come, I'm sure.

I've been busy preparing for Jeb and I's trip to the Northwest, too. We've committed to not staying in hotels on this trip. Rather, I've booked a few rooms at hostels, and Jeb is taking care of booking some camping. We are renting a car and driving from Seattle to San Francisco in a week, stopping along the way to catch the sights and sounds of the great US Northwest. We've determined we'll do Seattle for a day, drive to Olympus National Park, Mt. Rainer, then go ocean side for a couple days, ending up in San Francisco for the final couple days. Our hostel in Seattle is across the street from Pike's place, and her hostel in San Francisco is near the bay, walkable distance to Chinatown, Little Italy, Fisherman's Wharf and more. I'm excited. If you are thinking about traveling to the Northwest and don't mind staying in a hostel I would recommend checking out Green Tortoise - safe, clean, comfortable, and inexpensive.

One small note - Iowa State plays Iowa tomorrow in football. Go Cyclones!

O we will fight, fight, fight for Iowa State,
And may her colors ever fly.
Yes, we will fight with might for Iowa State,
With a will to do or die,
Rah! Rah! Rah!
Loyal sons forever true,
And we will fight the battle through.
And when we hit that line we'll hit it hard
ev'ry yard for I.S.U.

Peace always.