Tag Archives: Boy Scouts

Packing for Stormy Weather

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Barb

We’ve looked at what to put in our packs as we’ve traveled through a Lenten journey. We need to look at what was already in our packs when we started. I sat in an extremely contentious meeting a few weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Enough, Hope, Lent, Life, Traveling, Worries | Tagged Boy Scouts, Confidence, Leadership, Lent, Little Irritations, Outdoor survival, Pain, Steppin outside of ourselves | 5 Comments

Hope is a Long Road

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Barb

I was on a walk a couple days ago when I met up with The Scoutmaster. About five years ago, this seasoned outdoors man taught my family how to do a 50-mile hike through the mountains and make it fun. … Continue reading →

Posted in Appreciation, Hope, Life | Tagged Boy Scouts, Hope, Never Give Up, Outdoor survival | 3 Comments

The Art of Lashing…Now We Be Ready To Sail

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Barb

I know I promised you all the adventure of driving somewhere unfamiliar and shopping in a store that had labels in another language. It still sounds like a good exercise to fight Brain Drain and help me sleep. (By the … Continue reading →

Posted in Hope | Tagged Boy Scouts, Chuck Norris, Outdoor survival, Sleep, Steppin outside of ourselves, Sunrise, Worry | 2 Comments

Night time Brain Drain

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Barb

For the last two nights, I’ve fallen asleep quickly, but then I find I’m working in my sleep. I’m aware of this in my dreams and tell myself to stop. I’ve even gotten up, had a bowl of cereal, hoping … Continue reading →

Posted in A Laugh, Hope, Sleepless Nights, Smiles | Tagged Boy Scouts, Sleep, Worry, Writing | 8 Comments

Dogs Waiting With Cats

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Barb

Even in the midst of crummy news, there are things to smile about. Miss Kitty has a growth on the side of her mouth. It doesn’t seem to bother her a bit. She still presents mice at the back door … Continue reading →

Posted in A Laugh, Cats/Dogs, Hope, Smiles, Worries | Tagged Boy Scouts, Cats/Dogs, Hope, Love, Steppin outside of ourselves, Worry | 8 Comments

Hope is Chuck Norris

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Barb

Okay, It’s time for a smile or two. I recently conducted a survey among my Scout Troop, asking the boys the following question: In a fight between Jack Bauer and Walker, Texas Ranger who would win? 99% went with Chuck. … Continue reading →

Posted in Hope, Lights, Sleepless Nights, Smiles | Tagged Boy Scouts, Chuck Norris, Hope, Outdoor survival, Sleep | 5 Comments

Why You Should Look for Lights

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Barb

One adventursome day, my son and I packed our backpacks and decided that we’d hike the 40 miles around Mt. Hood. We pitched our tents the first night at a beautiful place, Paradise Park, on the shin of the mountain, … Continue reading →