For many summers, Tom was a camp counselor. Over the years I’ve enjoyed hearing what I’m sure have been sanitized versions of his stories from that time (I’ve seen Meatballs). One of the many lessons that I have taken away from these stories is what they taught new counselors: When creating new games, remember that points… Continue reading Points are Free
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Mother’s Day Trip
I am currently visiting Ma for a long Mother's Day weekend. I flew out on the red eye flight Friday night. I hadn't done an overnight flight in well over a decade. I knew I'd be tired, but I'd never done the math before to figure out exactly why. From take off to landing, the… Continue reading Mother’s Day Trip
Fight or Flight or Freeze
When I first heard that my nephew was walking to school every day, I was excited. This is not an activity kids these days do. I'm so glad that my sister is continuing the custom for at least one more generation. With the exception of when I lived too far away, I always walked to school.… Continue reading Fight or Flight or Freeze
Grown Up, Now What? 