Tag Archives: cub scouts

Cold words, warm hearts

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Dan Bain

It’s official. My sons are more successful than I am. Three weeks ago, they made a song parody, and it’s had more than 49,000 views on YouTube. Granted, most of those have been me, clicking on it to see the … Continue reading →

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The blew-one-cold banquet

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Dan Bain

It was the most solemn moment of the night, probably moreso than the ceremonial crossing of the bridge that would eventually end the night’s activities. Even the Tiger Cubs were paying attention now, and their patience had already been tested (and failed, I … Continue reading →

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Camp pout

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Dan Bain

It took me four years, but a couple weeks ago, for the first time since Christopher joined Cub Scouts, I didn’t dread a campout as it approached. As a kid and a young man, I enjoying camping, but I grew … Continue reading →

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Inviting criticism

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Dan Bain

Remember that contentment I mentioned yesterday? It’s fading fast. And I blame Cub Scouts. First is their Academics and Sports Program, aka Belt Loops. It’s a great way for Scouts to earn bling in specific categories — sort of a younger version … Continue reading →

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