Strange Science

Hey, all. Silver Gummi Shark here, with a fun break from the solid articles I’ve been submitting.

I recently email-interviewed a very nice groundskeeper named Dana Borglum at Southeastern University in Florida, and asked him a few questions about his job there.

Time for some question and answer goodness!

1. What is your job title?
My job title is “Groundskeeper”. 

2. Why did you go into this line of work?
I have always been interested in the care and maintenance of nature, but I work at this specific job because I was attending classes here.  Although my first interest/calling is ministry (I am currently a youth pastor), I very much enjoy what I do and hope to continue this type of work in some capacity for a long time.

3.  How does nature inspire/affect you?
In the book of Romans, Paul says that man is without excuse regarding their belief in God because He has revealed Himself in nature.  When I am working closely with God’s creation I feel closer to Him.  I feel like I am doing what God originally called man to do in Eden by being a steward of His creation, and I do believe it is important for everybody to have a desire for that stewardship.

4.  Do you feel it is important to take care of nature? What advice do you have for students/anyone concerning nature?
Obviously not everybody is going have the type of job I have - somebody has to make money :).  However, everyone can participate in the care of God’s creation by simply being responsible with the resources that they have available to them.  I believe that by getting out and enjoying nature regularly, you can foster a deeper desire for its care.

Thanks again, Mr. Borglum!