There’s an old adage regarding New England that says, “If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute.” Rob and Becky, enticed by last week’s report, entitled “Spring at Kingswood,” decided to spend Memorial weekend in New Hampshire. Becky sent the following pictures of their lovely visit to Kingswood. A few captions, taken from the … Continue reading »
Alice and I had a lovely time at camp last week. The first batch of photos show those unique spring colors, a first-time sight for us, who had never visited Kingswood in mid-May. Only two geese inhabited the grounds, and I called them “mom and pop.” Please, no babies, I urged them, to no … Continue reading »
Dan has been working hard to get camp ready for summer. Most important job of all has been the kitchen remodel effort. Dan sent me these photos about a week ago. See for yourself how gorgeous the facility will be.
SUMMER NEARS! I made up the following song, last evening in bed, sung to the tune of “Blue Skies.” Photos follow. Note the sky. Kingswood, smiling at me Nothing but Kingswood, do I see Kingswood, singing a song Nothing but Kingswood, all day long Never saw the sun, shining so bright Never saw things, going … Continue reading »
I received a “cold call” from a fellow who insisted he was the best in the business of camp photography. Needless to say, he did not get far with me! In fact, I do not think it is possible to be any better than my daughter Sara is at capturing those looks on boys’ faces … Continue reading »
Once those April showers come along, spring props right up. It happened here in The Nation’s Capital just the other day. But, one question we get all the time about camp is “So, what do you do when it rains?” Of course, when it lightning and thunders, we go indoors and stay there until the … Continue reading »
A tiny little bird, not half the size of a child’s fist, landed in a backyard bush yesterday. He made so much racket that I had to chuckle and think of ….
Truth be known, Kingswood is blessed with many more staff loyalists than it has on staff. Put another way, a few guys who cannot return in 2013 are furious about that, and pledge that next summer will be a different story. That said, please scroll down the list of photos in today’s report to find … Continue reading »
At my age, “Happy Birthday” stinks. I don’t want to be any older. But, if it must happen, then at least say “Many Happy Returns.” That’s my new norm with all my ancient friends! With that phrase on my mind today, allow me to offer a host of photos of boys, very happy to be … Continue reading »
As an avid reader of The Washington Post, I enjoy the Sunday report on which character had the “Worst Week in Washington.” Naturally, it’s the usual gang of suspects and nincompoops. Thus, with tongue (clearly) in cheek, I offer the following spoof:
