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Tag Archives: learning
The courage to turn the other cheek
One evening last week, I asked a friend to make plans to come through on a favor he had gladly offered me in exchange for a favor to him. I sent the request by text message, since I know that … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections
Tagged friendship, happiness, humankindness, inner growth, kindness, learning, love, personal growth
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How to recognize a pervert
Unfortunately, there is no simple way to determine who is a pervert. I’m talking about the kind of perverts who sexually assault other people. They don’t come from any given ethnic or socioeconomic background and they rarely look like a … Continue reading
Where experts fear to tread
I collect quotes wherever I encounter insightful or amusing phrases. When I find a passage that is both insightful and amusing, I am doubly pleased. Therefore, I felt lucky when this gem came in an email: “Not being an expert … Continue reading
A byproduct of public school
I attended 10 years of public school…but have never considered myself a product of the school system. Perhaps, though, I am a byproduct of public school. Continue reading
Tami’s own special way
Late last week I received an update about Tami, the young teen in my post, “A Girl I Don’t Know,” and about the teen group in general. The news touched my heart and soul, bringing forth tears of gratitude and … Continue reading
Posted in Thriving
Tagged Childhood Sexual Abuse, community, inner growth, learning, recovery
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Results
An acquaintance noted that it seems the results of the Sea Scouting program make me feel good, and I agreed. Being able to give to kids the stuff I was denied–and knowing it makes a difference–is the absolute best feeling. … Continue reading
Great opportunity
Thanks to a connection created by Leo Smith of Carefree Boat Club, my scouts have been given the opportunity to provide the first volunteer/Sea Scout crew to the historic Chesapeake Bay oyster buyboat “Half Shell” on Saturday, May 2nd as … Continue reading
Skipper of the year!
Five of my scouts, two parents, and one of my Mates attended the National Capital Area Council (NCAC) Wardroom Awards Dinner last night. Those of us in dress uniform participated in the landship ceremony with Ship 1942. My scouts formed … Continue reading
Winter Training for the Skipper
Sea Scout Winter Training is a weekend of intensive learning, mostly in the classroom. However, human beings are hard wired to learn best from practical experience, and this is how I gained my most valuable lessons during that time. The … Continue reading
Group hug!
The benefits of Sea Scouting are the driving force behind my protracted effort to build a high quality ship that offers an excellent program. There is no fame or glory, the only financial considerations are disincentives (uniform, insignia and nameplate, … Continue reading
