Author: Ryan Rasmussen

26 May

Posted at 16:56h in Blog by
Last week I started listening to a new podcast (or at least new to me) by NPR called How I Built This. Now before you start assuming certain things about me because I referenced NPR, know that I’m not a vegan and I don’t drink espresso or drive a Volvo. Of course I have no problem with Volvo-driving, NPR folks. I mean, more vegetarians in the world means more steak for the rest of us! Am I right!? (I know that was cheesy. I couldn’t resist.)

12 May

Posted at 15:52h in Blog by
Recently I went for a run. To be clear, I’m not a good runner. I typically log about a ten minute pace, with a good day inching closer to the 9:30 mark. That said, I can mostly go forever if time allows. Running, for me, is a chance to disconnect. It’s an opportunity to stop thinking or stressing about life’s day-to-day responsibilities and disappear for a while. My running ritual starts with strapping up some Nikes, throwing on my head phones, and racing through the neighborhood next to mine; the one with the big, expensive houses and nice sidewalks. 

05 May

Posted at 17:19h in Blog by
Yesterday I had a brief phone conversation with a homosexual man who attends my church. Yes, you read that right, I have gay people at my church. Yes, you read that right as well, I said people. As in more than one. Plural. If that bothers you then there's a chance this post in it’s entirety may set your hair on fire (is that a real expression?). 

15 Dec

Posted at 19:28h in Blog by

“Elephant slaughter at tipping point”

“Men sue drug maker after developing breasts”

“She dodged bullets in her father’s lap”

“No safe place to run for war refugees”