Walker has been looking forward to this day for years. Today marks the first time he is driving himself to camp in the summer. Today he begins a five week stint as an LIT. Last summer he was a CIT, a counselor in training, for two weeks. This summer he is one step closer to […]
This crew of scouts and leaders set off yesterday morning bound for O’Bannon Woods State Park, about 90 miles east of here. Camping is camping but on this particular overnight, Bill intended to help the scouts achieve some of the requirements for the camping merit badge. They did a longer hike with elevation change, prepared […]
The Mother’s Day Scout Banquet and Court of Honor was a lovely way to spend the evening. The scouts prepared a real feast which included a salad bar, baked ziti, vegetable kabobs, garlic bread and ice cream sundaes for dessert. After they served us and we all ate, the traditional toast to the moms began. […]
It had been two years since Gramma and Papa had made the trip out here and we were glad to have them. Their arrival was significantly delayed on Thursday so I first saw them Friday morning for breakfast at Starbucks. We had a leisurely lunch at Cleavers and a home cooked meal with stories and […]
Mason’s recent promotion to the rank of Life Scout meant that he was eligible to begin his Eagle project. Long before he could actually begin, he knew he wanted to build a Gaga Pit at his school. Gaga is a popular game. It’s similar to dodge ball and played in a walled enclosure at many […]
Bishop Siegel confirmed Walker tonight at St. John the Baptist. By his side was Maria, a favorite teacher of his from SJB. I was not surprised that he asked her to sponsor him as they formed a special relationship over the three years he was her student. The preparation for confirmation in this area […]