
The Great Scoutmaster’s Promise
Candles at my son's Eagle Scout Court of Honor signifying the Scout Oath and the 12 points of the Scout ...

Choosing the Significant Over the Short-Lived
Me and some of our "Founders." Having a bit of fun in Des Moines, Iowa,at the 74th Convention of the ...

The Day I Stopped Judging My Neighbor
I’m finally speaking to my neighbor. Many years ago, we had a sort of run-in that I chose not to ...

Who Are Your Cheerleaders?
Mom, how did you do that?” my daughter asked me a couple months ago as she studied this old photo ...

When Our Animals Pass On – Some Words of Hope and Consolation
Some people just aren’t ‘animal people.’ They can’t help it, really. They just haven’t ever connected with a dog, cat, ...