Russell had his first appearance at a boy scout court of honor this evening. He received his first two merit badges, First Aid and Basketry. He earned them both at Camp Geronimo this past summer. He also officially received his Scout badge, but he has been wearing it since the… Continue reading
It’s been all over the news. If you haven’t heard yet, you’ve been in a cave for two days. Despite the widespread media attention, I have to comment on the four scouts killed by a tornado in Iowa. Certainly, this is a tragic event, and I can’t imagine what the… Continue reading
I drove up to Camp Geronimo yesterday morning. Driving through the Sonoran Desert up highway 87, I took this photo out the window. Here is an example of a forest of saguaro cacti, again taken out the window of my truck. Once you hit Payson, you’re magically transported from desert… Continue reading
This morning, we loaded up the truck and I dropped Russell off at the church where the troop meets. Here, Russell is posing with his Scoutmaster, Mr. Usher. After we dropped Russell off, we took Reanna to her recital practice session. She takes lessons from Wes Hawkins at Rhythm is… Continue reading
Got a large envelope in the mail that contained a surprise. Audrey got a certificate that proclaimed she made the honor roll for 4th quarter. This evening was really the calm before the storm. Reanna had her percussion lesson, and when we got home, I helped Russell pack for camp…. Continue reading
This evening I attended my first Eagle Scout court of honor in, oh, probably twenty-five years. Follow that link, it has some pretty cool information about the Eagle Scout rank, the badges, and the requirements. It’s something I never managed to do. I believe I had the requirements for Life… Continue reading
Russell and I went through the list for scout camp this evening, then went out to buy a few odds and ends. We found a cool fanny pack with double water bottles, great for the arid climate. It looks something like this one. Looks like I’ll be going afterall. They… Continue reading
Sorry no post last evening, I spent the night changing the patches on my Scout uniform from the Cub Scout to Boy Scout patches. Today marked the 5th consecutive year that Russell and I helped to decorate the National Cemetery in Phoenix with American flags for Memorial Day. With the… Continue reading
Well, What a Difference a Day Makes did not make it far in the Q4-2005 Writers of the Future contest. I’m actually glad because the story had several problems. I’ve revised it and sent it to Analog. Last night was the Four Peaks District (Grand Canyon Council BSA) district dinner,… Continue reading
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