Shenanigans!
I got the notification that Amazon has published and made my latest writing project available!! Shenanigans! by Mike WaltonTwo boys, not chipmunks nor cartoon characters, but definitely "characters"! From two separate families, they lived for years at the orphanage, waiting for the opportunity to be a part of a new family. The two finally got their chance -- together! The boys discover that every day of their summer vacation is an opportunity to "have fun!"... [More]
By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2025-02-27
Wacky Scouter Updates 2025
Hey Wacky Scouters,This week is just a quick update—no ramblings from Jack or extra content.Moving forward, I’ll no longer be writing the body of the newsletter as Jack or including the themed ideas. It seems like it hasn’t been resonating, as the stats have been trending down. We will likely focus only on sharing resources from various sources related to scouting. I’ll also need to figure out how to keep the "blackboard" on the side... [More]
By: Sapna Kanda On: 2025-02-24Recharged and Ready: A Scouter’s Journey Back to Adventure
Greetings Scouters! Howdy, Scouters! My tail’s wagging because my daddy is almost completely back to normal. He’s still got a little congestion, but thankfully, he’s no longer scaring me with those wild coughing fits. Fingers crossed, by next week he’ll be 100%! Our adventures continue! Daddy started working again—not last week, but the week before. He’s slowly but surely catching up on his projects and finding fresh energy and new ideas for both Wacky Scouter and USScouts. This... [More]
By: Sapna Kanda On: 2025-02-17Healing Takes Time: A Scout's Lesson in Patience
Greetings Scouters! Greetings Scouters! Well, my daddy is still slowly recovering from that nasty cold of his. He says the congestion is a lot better now—though I still hear him sniffing a little. His throat is still pretty sore, but thankfully, the scary, loud coughing fits have been reduced to just a handful a day. So I guess he’s getting petter... or better, as he says. Either way, progress is progress! It’s been interesting watching everything unfold... [More]
By: Sapna Kanda On: 2025-02-10From Boy Scouts to Scouting America: What’s Changed?
SCOUTING AMERICA!!The Boy Scouts of America -- and all 207 local Councils -- will now use a new "communicative name" -- SCOUTING AMERICA ("Scouting America" for short. No initials, just the two words together) officially starting this week (the first full week of February and the 115th anniversary of Scouting in the United States)!!The organization's public name will change from "Boy Scouts of America" to "Scouting America." Everything else will remain the same. Same Scout... [More]
By: Sapna Kanda On: 2025-02-03
Cold Season, Warm Plans: What’s Brewing at Wacky Scouter
Greetings Scouters! Sorry it's been a little while since our last newsletter. Daddy's been pretty sick—producing slimy snot by the gallon and coughing up crud by the quart. But the good news is, the cold is finally starting to pass. Nothing lasts forever; everything comes and goes at its own pace. Daddy's also realized his flow is like a crockpot. His struggle isn't with web dev itself, but with the speed of the flow. He needs to... [More]
By: Sapna Kanda On: 2025-02-02Leadership In Action!
Hey there, Scout Leaders!Hope you're all doing well! I’ve got my paws crossed for some tail-wagging snow up here, but it seems like it’s all heading south! And my heart (and paws) are folded in prayer for everyone battling and affected by the LA Fires. Maybe all the doggies in the shelters could help the firefighters by marking the path ahead of the flames—now that’s teamwork!On a more serious note, my poor dad has been... [More]
By: Sapna Kanda On: 2025-01-13Trusting in the now, while flowing naturally.
Hey Scouters, hope everyone had a paws'tivly amazing New Years! The fireworks were not that bad this year. Daddy held me and kept me safe only during the city firework show, which happens a few miles from our den. In 2025, I plan to take more naps, demand more walks, make it clear how many treats I need, and of course, get tail-wagging amounts of belly rubs. What are your aspirations for 2025?Daddy says he... [More]
By: Sapna Kanda On: 2025-01-06
Santa Paws is coming to town!
Opening ThoughtsWell, well, well, it’s that time again! Daddy has put up the holiday decorations, and I just can’t contain my excitement. I mean, I’ve already started my song: “Santa Paws is coming to town!” I’m hoping he brings lots of treats, maybe even some hot meat broth. A dog’s dream, right?Now, I have to admit, Daddy’s had a bit of an off week. He’s been dragging, struggling to stay motivated, and, well, taking paw... [More]
By: Sapna Kanda On: 2024-12-15
Brrr, Fun in the Outdoors
Opening Thoughts Another week, another newsletter. Daddy and I are doing well, we are even almost back to our pre-thanksgiving weight. That is a bit holiday magic, if you ask me and my flip flopping tail. Daddy has been busy working like always, but also working on his anxiety and figuring out how to get his ADHD routines and structure back in place. We have been exploring happiness and how it really aligns... [More]
By: Sapna Kanda On: 2024-12-08