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, 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
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
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
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