I went to Wesley Theological Seminary, a good Methodist institution. It is located in Washington DC. The seminary required that each person seeking a Master of Divinity degree must complete a two-week immersion in a culture different from our own. There were a variety of immersion opportunities.
For example, one of my friends went off to Breezewood, PA for her two weeks. I do not know if Sheepscot has a town slogan or not. Some towns do. Well, people refer to Breezewood as, I swear I am not making this up, “A Town of Motels.” For those of us who lived in points in and near DC, Breezewood was the place where we got on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for points west. And, yes, it was literally full of truck stops, motels, and fast food places. Read more…