I started the year in Arizona and will return later this week. It has become a twice-a-year trip, and I can’t wait to head out there in May for a week I never thought would happen.

Looking back, it is easy to say that not much happened, but to pause and reflect truthfully, you find many little things that add up to a good year.

Another two successful semesters at Wheaton, including launching our new marketing major .

For the first time in my life, I had to buy a smaller belt.

I had former students come back to campus to visit me. Realizing that the last time we saw each other in person was the week before the COVID lockdowns was a shocking reality.

Both kids are figuring out their paths in life.…