You know the motto: Be Prepared. A good scout is nothing if not ready for any quick emergency. And the start of a new year is, indeed, an excellent time to take stock of one’s readiness. Last January, I demonstrated how to pull together an emergency “go box” — you know, in case there’s ever … Continue reading »
In the last post, we took a look at that bizarre creepy crawler, the scorpion. I’ve always thought I should like them more than I do; I’m a Scorpio by birth, after all. In fact, based on birth place and time, I’m actually a triple Scorpio. So don’t mess with me. Anyway, we’re taking a … Continue reading »
I am no fan of the creepy crawler. I don’t keep tarantulas and lizards as pets. Big southern roaches completely creep me out. And I let Charles and the terrier-mix Freida track the occasional mouse behind the hot water heater. But a scout knows her wildlife, and that includes the creepiest and dangerous ones. There … Continue reading »
You know what they say — it’s not a question of if an emergency will happen, but when. Just take a look back to 2011 and consider some of the natural disasters here in the continental U.S.: An earthquake hits the east coast. A hurricane spares the coast but causes devastating flash flooding in Vermont. … Continue reading »
With 600 or so tasks to accomplish in the next three years, better not waste any time. So here’s the very, very first… BADGE WORK REPORT: SAFETY FIRST One of the requirements for the Safety First badge asks scouts to do an “informal poll” of people close to them to find out what the most common … Continue reading »
