2012
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Tent and Sailboat Camping in Oklahoma
Last weekend Dad and I went on a three day Father-Son campout. All great expeditions start at QuickTrip, and this one was no exception: The lake we visited, Broken Bow, is known for both its clear waters and also being dotted with scenic islands. I…
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Life in the Slow Lane
So after five weeks working at summer Bible camp, I’m back in Wichita. There were friends I made at camp I most likely won’t see again anytime soon. Sad. But, there are friends here I’m getting re-acquainted with. The whole last year of my life…
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Crocs, Moby Dick, a Lost Toothbrush and a Light Princess
I was too quick to laud the merits of Crocs in my last post. This week one of mine sat out in the sun an entire day and (would you know it?) shrunk down at least two whole sizes! No joke. Made me feel like…
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In the OZARKS, where the Internet is RARE, and the heat is BLAZING
Here at Turkey Hill Bible Camp, finding internet is like finding a burning bush on the North Pole, it just ain’t happening. Last weekend I didn’t even have time to post a single jot or tiddle on simplefollower. Making up for it now by posting…
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Wilderness Week
Two weeks ago (July 15-21) I was one of four leaders on a week-long Current River canoe trip with fifteen teenagers. Here are a few pictures: ‘ A highlight was the time I spent up late talking with different guys. One night until 2am! When…
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Teen Week Counseling Update
So I don’t have time to write an update so I’m not going to. Except to say Week 1 of camp went by quickly, and is now over. And true to prediction, I am now officially sleep deprived and worn out. But, it starts all…
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Around the World in 180 Days (wrap-up post, by request)
I remember more than one night lying in bed late, in the dark, except for a dull street-lamp filtering through cracks in my venetian blinds, feeling restless. Getting up and going for long walks: padding round and round the nearby pond at my apartment with…
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I Feel Welcomed Back!
Tomorrow I get back to Wichita once again, yippee! Already I’m feeling quite welcome. Spent a week with Luke and Sarah out West, and they treated me royally – we had a great time (at least I did!) Then a short visit to Seth &…
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Aloha’s Court
From Tokyo to Honolulu was a red-eye flight. Only slept about an hour that night. The weirdest thing happened… I left Japan on Wednesday night and arrived in Hawaii on Wednesday morning! Therefore, I was able to do what few people have ever done: live…