A quick letter to a camp family in China, a phone call from a Chippewa counselor in England, an IM chat with camp alumni in Paris and San Diego and an email to a prospective family in Owasso, Oklahoma...these were my morning tasks. Isn't it remarkable how the world continues to shrink?
One of the more amazing aspects of camp has always been the ability to truly shrink the world. Whether it was introducing five boys from Tulsa to the northwoods of Minnesota in 1935, or the hiring of international staff begun in the 1970s, or even the arrival of our first Mexican camper in 1981, the ability of camp to put faces and personalities to names or even email addresses is a unique benefit to camp.
Natalie and I attended the beautiful wedding of alumnus Curtis Cox in Houston over the weekend. (Congrats Curtis and Lauren!!) Among those standing as groomsmen was Pato Cano, a native of Mexico City and one of Curtis' camp friends. It's wonderful to know that camp was responsible for their friendship that spans between two countries and cultures. I also reflect on the number of close friends that Natalie and I share from other countries (and states) due largely to our relationship with camp. It's a remarkable testament to the power of camping.
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you spoke to me, but gave me no answer on the subject of the promised new B*** L*** D***
"Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner?"
Yes...they are rashers & eggs, bangers & mash, and rarebit.
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