Why
Walton image purchased by ShutterstockThe one nagging question that people in general -- folks who don't know me -- along with my friends and family (it was my mother's favorite question and even after she's been gone from the earth years ago, it still rings clear in my head) ask me."Why are you still doing this? You don't have kids in Scouting. You can't really earn anything from it anymore -- you're old. There's... [More]
By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2019-03-25
Enjoying the Hike
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By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2019-03-21
How Much Does the BSA Pay You?
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Hot Apple Cider Recipes
We thought we would share some of the sights and scents of having some hot apple cider in a campground. Here are some simple recipes using a store-bought jug of apple cider slowly heated on a camp stove with a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg added to it. Camping is a perfect place to enjoy these simple pleasures! Warm food and drink by the campfire keep you warm both inside and out. Here are... [More]
By: InsaneScouter On: 2019-03-14
Groundhog Day at the Jamboree
President Donald Trump waves to some 30,000+ Scouts and Venturers during the "Fellowship and Service Show" on 24 July 2017 at the BSA's National Scout Jamboree (Carlos Barria/Reuters) By now, many of you have seen, read or heard about President Donald Trump's appearance and performance during the 2017 National Scout Jamboree. It reminded me of a movie I saw when I was younger. The movie was called "Groundhog Day," and it starred comedic actor... [More]
By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2019-03-11A Scout is Courteous
Courteousness is getting harder and harder to find these days. As I think back to my time in Cub Scouting and Webelos, I remember that is was just expected that young men in the Boy Scout program were courteous. From the Merriam-Webster dictionary, people who are courteous are polished have manners, gallantry, or ceremonial usage of a court. I had to think about the last definition that Merriam-Webster used…The adjective courteous... [More]
By: InsaneScouter On: 2019-03-04
Minus 2 paychecks
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Wood Badge
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It's Here!! The Day Finally Arrived!
She can wear it starting today! Elly,12, shows a red & gold neckerchief. Riegner & her mom were looking at various colors & designs at their local Council's Scout Shop (TM) for their new all-girls troop. (Katie Blackley/WESA photo) The first word came from a Scouter living on the Pacific's Guam island and shared via Facebook(TM): "We did it!!" he exclaimed electronically, followed by a photo of a certificate signed by the Aloha Council's... [More]
By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2019-02-16
Why are you racing?
image purchased by Mike Walton She's happy. Her peers are "high fiving her" on her accomplishment. She will probably go home, and after a long hot bath or shower, a change of clothing and maybe some rest, go out and celebrate with her family and some of her friends and maybe be in a couple of selfies or photophone images she'll share with some brief comment like "I DID IT!" or something like... [More]
By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2019-02-14