Over the years, I've developed preferences and opinions about man's most essential tool...
Sharp words
Tag: Scouting
In praise of mornings
I can't imagine squandering those early hours...
And another thing…
Every time I see the bright white of a blooming dogwood, I can’t help but remember that postcard...
A good Sunday, a better Monday
I wish the same for you.
Flashback: The Golden Book of Camping and Camp Crafts (1959)
If I added up all the hours I spent poring over those words and illustrations, I probably invested a year of my boyhood in this simple book...
The afternoon knows…
...what the morning never suspected.
‘We are the clouds from which the snowflakes fell’
"It’s not enough to simply ignore bad ideas."
Rambling again
In rare moments, I learn that my words have found their way to some unexpected places...
For the boys
Boy Scouts remains one of the best experiences of my youth. Its value is inestimable, even today...
Navigation
I've long contended that the most important skill, regardless of circumstances, is the ability to discern where you are...