After our rendition of “Fire’s Buring” the crowd erupted into a noisy round of applause. Shawn took the ‘stage’ again as our master of ceremonies. “OK! Thanks to Bobbo for teaching us an old classic. Next up we have Caroline who is going to lead us in another fun activty!”“The Anishinaabe Tribe of Indians, who used…

I locked up the health office and then proceeded upstairs to my room. My three kids were getting ready for the camp fire. Anita had their clothes lined up for them; hats, long pants, long sleeved t-shirts, socks and running shoes. Good thinking! With 90 people gathered around a camp fire we would be an…

After dinner the kids ran off with Anita to get ready for the camp fire that was scheduled for the evening. I grabbed another deliciously satisfying cup of pale pink “juice” and took it upstairs with me for my after-dinner hours. I was pleased to note that I only had my regular medicine takers and…

Dinner that evening was chicken burgers on a toasted bun with your choice of garnishes including fresh lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickles, onions, cheddar cheese, mustard, and of course, Diana sauce! They served french fries and a lovely tossed salad on the side with a zingy Italian dressing. The ‘juice of indeterminate flavor’ made another reappearance…

With that sick feeling in my stomach, I organized my three kids, I grabbed all of our towels and, clutching the drug store paper bag, I led the kids as we trekked up the road to the main house. My mood was greatly subdued. We clomped up the stairs and I tossed the paper bag…