Deep conversations or tea party?
So I’m heading to Boston today, with Bryan and Chris. Yesterday when I was in Kenosha, Chris wanted another driving lesson, so I stopped by. As we were waiting for him to get ready, Bryan and I started talking about final logistics for the trip, when Janine interrupted us. I may not have exact quotes here, but the conversation went something like this:
B: “So you have to drop me off at home first, then go to Chris’ because I’m going to drive my car back to Kenosha.”
D: “OK, but why would I go to your place first?”
C: “Because (Bryan’s hometown) is on the way to (Chris’ hometown), otherwise you’d have to backtrack.”
J: “Wait a minute, couldn’t you all just figure out these logistics while you’re on the road for 18 hours?”
B: “No, we have to figure it out all now because that’s deep conversation time.”
I don’t know what deep conversations we’ll have on this trip, but one thing’s for sure: Bryan and I are both deep conversationalists and Chris doesn’t have feelings. This could be interesting. (I’m also looking forward to potential deep bedtime conversations with Bill once we get to Boston, just like we used to have when we were roommates in the Quad!) Like always, watch here for updates.
Note: I had a great Fourth of July yesterday with some of my favorite people. Many (and I mean MANY) pictures were taken, and I’m going to get those online. If I can, I’ll post them before I leave. Otherwise, look for them when I get back from out east.
Edit: the pictures are here.





Daniel Ross-Jones serves as Minister for Youth & Young Adults at First Congregational Church of Palo Alto, United Church of Christ. Living in the San Francisco Bay Area for a time still measured in months, he is frequently getting lost and discovering treasures of a landscape very different from his Upper Midwestern roots. Green Jello Hotdish is a blog exploring the intersections of his days. 

