Rewards and rusty nails

By the time we got back from our run and returned to the beach there was a Bronze medallion class in full swing. They were doing their laps from the raft to the next door marina dock. I peeled off my shoes and socks, tossed them under the picnic table, and made my way to…

Progress and dating

Source I struggled to put my socks back on my wet feet. I pushed into my running shoes, said goodbye to Caroline and started on my way to the beach. As I headed out, I cut through the forest. I passed the multipurpose court. A basketball game was in full swing. I continued along the…

Morning rounds and some philosophy

After I finished with the arts ‘n crafts first aid kit I picked up my back pack and then wandered around the table looking over the kids’ shoulders to see their progress on their fish project. “Ooooo. I’m liking your fish, guys. These are awesome!”“Thanks Nurse Anne!” I pushed open the door to the balcony when one…

I’m a survivor!

As I headed towards arts ‘n crafts my thoughts were full of survivor night. I was amazed at what these young kids could accomplish and the responsibility they could take on. Incredible. But then again, maybe we babied our kids too much, I thought. I didn’t know. Heck. Just a couple of generations ago kids…