I loaded up on coffee before I headed upstairs for morning meds. I cradled the cup in my hands as I sat in the health office. I had a moment for silent reflection. ‘Child care’ had taken my three kids upstairs to get ready for their day of indoor instructions. I shivered. The temperature had…

The cacophony of singing campers continued in the background as the tripper girls cleared their table and then filed out of the dining hall. Barb and her two girls entered the dining hall and sat down. The kids all sleepily greeted each other. The LITs were zipping about, tossing bowls of steaming oatmeal on the tables….

I gave Caroline a brief summary on grading hand washing and then Chubby, Angus, Caroline and I set out to do our duty. Angus led the way punching open the dining hall doors and the rest of us followed. As we stepped out I noticed it was a gray, overcast day. “Campers! Do you know what…

“A sore throat, eh?” Chelsea said as we stepped out of the office. “Think they will fall for that little white lie?” “You really don’t have to tell them any details. It’s really nobody’s business but your own.” “Ha! That’s just it. I’m having problems with my business!” Chelsea looked back at me and we both…