Sometimes, it takes a kid to teach us the most important lessons For summer camp this year, our small Scout troop (505, Earl Twp., Pa.) spent a few days at a Scout reservation in Maryland. The kids got to work on merit badges, explore career options, strike up new friendships, and learn leadership and lifeContinue reading “Just a Spark of Kindness Lights The Way”
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On life, presence, the speed of childhood and the perils of rushing
Last night I had some rare one-on-one time with my oldest, who will be 9 in what seems like a heartbeat. As I tucked him in, he asked me to sing him a song – something he hasn’t asked for in a while. I was feeling frustrated, tired, irritable, and just wanted him to goContinue reading “On life, presence, the speed of childhood and the perils of rushing”
Patrick F. O'Donnell 