boy scout beau

This kid is a champ, no two ways about it.
This past weekend he earned his Wilderness Survival merit badge. One of the requirements was that he had to build a shelter and sleep in it. That’s something that would challenge me under normal conditions. Try it in the cold and rain? [...]

snow delay

So, we got just enough of a dusting to warrant a 2-hour school delay this morning. Just enough time for me to get Beau up to go riding around for an hour and a half, to see what there was to see. For the most part, not much; but, all the same, we [...]

the hope of the season

In this imperfect world, it is easy to blame and complain while overlooking what we have to be thankful for or doing more than acknowledging those in need. Regardless of your beliefs, this is the season of hope! Let a light shine in your heart that you may reach out and touch someone, [...]

a patriot, a hero, a gentleman

While my son was a Cub Scout, we would make the effort every year to go to the Memorial Service at the Virginia War Memorial to say thanks to the veterans who served our country. Amidst all the hubbub following the ceremony, Col. Barfoot didn’t mind at all to take a moment for a photo [...]

cousins on jockeys ridge

Bruce & Sandy made their first trip to Jockeys Ridge

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daybreak: birds & beau

Not much going on this morning. It was cold and windy, feeling like 35 degrees, and a cloudless daybreak. Managed to grab a few shots, but not much more before heading in for some hot chocolate with Beau.

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