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Excuse Me, Do You Happen to Have the Time?

Excuse Me, Do You Happen to Have the Time?

One of the longest serving counselors in Mishawaka history, Charlie Westgate, made a practice of telling jokes to campers and staff. Some of them pushed the limit or were loaded with double entendre. I have probably forgotten more of them than I remember, but one of them seems to always... read more

I Invented Friendsgiving... OK, Maybe Not!

I Invented Friendsgiving... OK, Maybe Not!

I invented Friendsgiving, I said to our daughter the other day as she and her friends prepared to gather for the traditional turkey and trimmings a week before we were to gather as a family. “Ya, I know,” she said, but I could feel her eyes roll on the other... read more

Ask Me Anything You Want, Just Not That

Ask Me Anything You Want, Just Not That

If you have spoken with a senior in high school lately, or even a rising junior, I suspect that one of your questions included where they wanted to go to college. If it was a senior, I imagine it might have been the first one. Our own children got this... read more

The Paradox of Parenting Books

The Paradox of Parenting Books

I have a lengthy love/hate relationship with the vast bibliography of “parenting books.” As a parent, and one who works with the children of others, I’ve always wanted to have the best insight into the art and science of parenting. The scope of offerings is ever-expanding, and as we have... read more

The Past is Calling...Pick up the Phone

The Past is Calling...Pick up the Phone

We didn’t recognize the number, but because she’s always quicker on the draw, Cheryl answered the phone. You never know what a call might bring in the off-season at Camp. Ninety percent of the time it’s a cold sales call pushing their clothing brand, camp management software or promises of... read more