Aug
02
2007

Roger Butner
(Friday morning) Just a little preview for this week’s post. Tomorrow I am going out with my best buddy to a big stretch of woods, and we are going to shoot our shotguns. It isn’t any particular hunting season right now, so we’ll just shoot pine cones and dead limbs and such. I got my [...]
Tags: camp, friends, manhood, nature
May
23
2007

Roger Butner
Q – How do I know if my child is ready for a “sleep-away” camp? A – Most children can handle the away from home camp experience around age 8, 9, or 10. Certainly, your child’s personality is a big factor. Some are more independent, while others are more “homebodies.” However, one of the most [...]
Tags: adolescence, camp, family, parenting, teens
Apr
23
2007

Roger Butner
Well, I knew Earth Day 2007 was coming this week, but I didn’t realize it was yesterday. When it dawned on me today, I felt a bit disappointed I had done nothing to officially mark the day – although I continue to work at being mindful of caring for our planet, people, and resources on [...]
Tags: camp, family, nature