Author: Seth
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The New City Catechism
The New City Catechism is a modern-day resource aimed at helping children and adults alike learn the core doctrines of the Christian faith via 52 questions and answers. The physical book is available in English and Japanese and a web version is available in English here and the Japanese questions and answers here. I think…
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Opening day at Mt. Norikura
Today was the opening day at Mt. Norikura Snow Resort and I got out with a few of the kids. We had some rain this week and lost a bit of snow before opening day and that meant only one lift opened today. Blue skies and big smiles. I’m looking forward to more time on…
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電気自動車がサステナブルな観光にも貢献！ ｜ 電気自動車（EV）総合情報サイト | 日産
電気自動車の特性を活かして地域の課題解決に取り組む、日産の日本電動化アクション「ブルースイッチ」。観光領域での取り組み事例をご紹介します。— Read on ev2.nissan.co.jp/BLOG/691/
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Self-Consciousness
I came across this short passage on “consciousness” from a paper written by Kanzō Uchimura that made me think about how quickly I can become overly focused on myself “Self-Conscious” and in turn forget about God.
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Family Bike Ride Day
Today marked a special milestone for our family as we took our last mountain bike ride of the year which also happened to be our first mountain bike ride as a family. I have been taking my kids for bike rides for years but it usually ends up only working out to ride with the…
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Walking part of Nomugi Kaido
The other day I had the opportunity to walk part of an Edo period road that connects Takayama to Matsumoto called Nomugi Kaido. We started at the Nyukawa city office and walked about 7 km into Takayama city. At times we were walking on paved streets and other times we were on dirt paths that…
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Norikura Camp MTG
Hannah and I were asked to serve coffee at a local camp event on Sat. Although we roast coffee every week we have never served coffee like this. We ended up serving about 70 cups of coffee and 20 cups of hot cocoa. This event was put on by Matsumoto City and staffed by a…
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コロナ後の観光復興へ 信州の山岳リゾートからサステナブルツーリズムを発信 | サステナブル・ブランド ジャパン | Sustainable Brands Japan
Sustainable Brands Japan(サステナブル・ブランド ジャパン)は、サステナビリティやSDGs、ESGに関する国内外のニュースを配信するメディアです。環境や社会、経済、ビジネス、ブランド、地域、コミュニティなどをテーマに幅広く情報を提供しています。— Read on www.sustainablebrands.jp/sp/article/story/detail/1205349_2141.html
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アルプス山岳郷 | インタビュー#14
～変化に順応すること・共に進むこと～ アルプス山岳郷を代表する景勝地・上高地は、中部山岳国立公園の一部で、国の文化財（特別名勝・特別天然記念物）にも指定されています。例年グリーンシーズン中は多くの観光客で賑わうだけでなく、アルピニストが憧れる槍・穂高連峰への入り口として、登山客にとっても特別な場所です。 — Read on https://alps-sangakukyo.amebaownd.com/posts/23062264
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アルプス山岳郷 | インタビュー#13
沢渡「ナショナルパークの玄関口」～地域をつなぐハブ “バスタ沢渡” へ向けた取組み～中部山岳国立公園の南の玄関口にあたる沢渡バスターミナル（BT）は、2011年の完成以来、主にマイカー規制のある上高地— Read on alps-sangakukyo.amebaownd.com/posts/22742798
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アルプス山岳郷 | インタビュー#12
白骨「歴史・文化的価値のある地域資源を活かす温泉地へ」 ～温泉地としての景色を創り直すために～ 大正二年に長編小説『大菩薩峠』中に白骨の地を「五彩絢爛（けんらん）たる絶景」と称賛されて全国に知れ渡り、以来多くの湯治客や文人に愛されてきた温泉地－白骨。— Read on alps-sangakukyo.amebaownd.com/posts/21649493
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Happy Birthday Gabriel
Every year towards the end of August, the birthday rally starts with boy number 4 and continues through November with the Hannahs.Here are a few photos from Gabe’s 7th birthday.
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Happy Birthday Josiah
This is a few days late on FB but Happy Birthday JoJo!We love your beautiful smile and are so proud of you. “The LORD bless you and keep you;the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.”
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18 Months in a world with COVID
The past 18 months or so with COVID have felt like a standstill at times but when stop to reflect on the past 5 years, it feels like we are in hyperdrive.We just celebrated Gabriel’s 7th, Josiah’s 9th, and next month baby Hannah will turn 5!
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First frost of the year on Mt. Norikura
We got our first frost of the year on Mt. Norikura.Maybe winter will come before fall!.?. https://www.gifu-np.co.jp/news/20210907/20210907-103841.html
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The simplest leadership lesson
I think this may be the first TED talk I ever watched and one of the simplest leadership lessons.