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About AZAtheist

Retired--Researcher, Developer, Program Manager, Arizona Regional Director--American Atheists, Organizer--Tucson Atheists, Organizer--Skeptics of Tucson

International Aerial Robotics Competition—Mission 8

Posted on August 6, 2019 by AZAtheist

The first attempt at Mission 8 of the IARC (International Aerial Robotics Competition) finished on August 1st in Atlanta Georgia. No team completed the mission, as expected, but three of the teams did qualify and had an opportunity to demonstrate … Continue reading →

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Well “I Think”—An Old Story

Posted on July 20, 2019 by AZAtheist

Hello readers! Are you as frustrated as I am? It seems frustration is a way of life now that we’re under the current administration. There were times in my Air Force career when I was frustrated to the extreme. I … Continue reading →

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Camp Quest Arizona Recovering

Posted on July 7, 2019 by AZAtheist

Coming off a natural high after spending a week at Camp Quest Arizona. Spiritually, I’m doing great. Physically, not so much. Every year recovery takes a wee bit longer. I missed a 4th of July party and opted to spend … Continue reading →

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Camp Quest AZ 2019 Final Report

Posted on July 2, 2019 by AZAtheist

The Camp Quest AZ mythical creature is Muggy—a bipedal humanoid wild creature thought to be a native of the Mogollon Rim. Every Camp Quest has its own mythical creature. I believe when Ed Kagin first started Camp Quest in 1996 … Continue reading →

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More about Camp Quest Arizona

Posted on June 11, 2019 by AZAtheist

It seems like all I write about in this blog, when I bother writing, is about Camp Quest. It’s not like that’s all I do but it is the highlight of my summer. At the time of this writing I’m … Continue reading →

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Camp Quest Arizona 2019

Posted on June 10, 2019 by AZAtheist

This will be the sixth year for me at Camp Quest Arizona. I’m a volunteer and a program camp counselor. A program camp counselor is one that creates and runs activities at the camp. My position is voluntary. I don’t … Continue reading →

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A New Set of Shelves

Posted on March 12, 2019 by AZAtheist

Camp Quest Arizona 2019 will be the end of June, but preparations have already begun. It’s a very busy week and proper preparations allow me to and the campers to get the most out of the experience. For the last … Continue reading →

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Camp Quest AZ 2018 and What Keeps Me Coming Back

Posted on July 24, 2018 by AZAtheist

Last Friday at a meeting of the Tucson Atheists, I met the mother of one of the Camp Quest AZ campers this year. She also happens to be married to one of the volunteer counselors. I had never met her … Continue reading →

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Good Bye Sears!

Posted on June 12, 2018 by AZAtheist

A little over two years ago, Nancy and I bought a Sears Kenmore Elite refrigerator. We’re getting to the age where we’re buying things for the last time. The Maytag we replaced was in place for about 18 years. The … Continue reading →

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Building a Third Storage Rack

Posted on April 8, 2018 by AZAtheist

This article isn’t about Camp Quest, not really. It’s about preparing to attend Camp Quest AZ for the 5th time. For me, preparation begins early. It doesn’t have to of course but readers of this Blog probably know by now … Continue reading →

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