Wet and Wild: Riding the New River Part 1
Rafting the New River in West Virginia Now let’s get back to some camping adventures. The thrill of whitewater rafting. Ever try it? If you’re an experienced paddler, late …
Gaining Entrance to College for the Non-Traditional Student
College Entrance exams The big thing to remember about college is that prospective students can begin attending any semester; fall, spring, or summer. Getting accepted into college is no …
How to Plan a Camping Trip Part 2
One of our campsites When planning any road trip, it’s important to remember driving distances and travel times. Time zones or ferry schedules need to be considered in addition to …
College: Why a Brick and Mortar Institution of Learning Matters
University of Pennsylvania To continue with last month’s blog post, why should a prospective college student attend a brick and mortar institution? While totally online degrees abound, I believe it …
How to Plan a Camping Trip Part 1
Camping at a Primitive site Start planning your trip before the campgrounds open for the season. Meet with the family to get everyone’s input. Determine the type of camping experience …
Why Go to College?
A college degreeWorth the paper and tassel It’s a good question at any age. I believe people learn something new each day merely by interacting with others or reading something …
Filling the Heart with Memories
Our children at the Pocono House Although we never camped outside in the wintertime, we would take the family to the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania seeking snow. Usually we’d leave December …
Six Keys to Writing Memoir
Here are some tips about writing memoir that I picked up through books and lectures. 1. Memoir is a story, a story where discoveries are usually made. It’s the …
The Towering California Redwoods
California Sugar Pine, Sequoia, and Redwood pinecones No search for the massive in California is complete without visiting the coastal Redwood trees, the tallest living thing on earth. These Christmas …
What’s at Stake in the Memoir?
What’s at stake for the memoirist at the beginning of her journey? What’s at stake for the reader? Why should he or she invest time reading your memoir? Aside …