Category Archives: Youth Activity

Camp Quest AZ 2018 and What Keeps Me Coming Back

Posted on July 24, 2018 by

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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Proper Prior Preparations Prevent PPP*

Posted on February 1, 2018 by

Camp Quest Arizona is not until the end of June but it’s already on my mind and on my workbench. I had super response and success with last year’s program—The Beatle Bot. The program I select must have appeal to … Continue reading →

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65 in Three

Posted on November 6, 2017 by

In three months, I’ll be turning 65 years old. I’ve decided to start collecting my Social Security benefits. Decisions, decisions…While signing up for Medicare I decided to go ahead and start collecting my benefits The full retirement age is 66 … Continue reading →

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So Long Halloween 2017

Posted on November 2, 2017 by

It’s over for another year and most of the decorations are packed away. It was a great year and we had a fair number of Trick-or-Treaters on Halloween considering that it was a school night. The 8th Annual Nightmare before … Continue reading →

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Finishing—Building IT Part VII

Posted on October 8, 2017 by

Yes! “It” is done. Please check out the video on YouTube. It was finished on October 3rd leaving plenty of time to work on the other props before the dry run and party on the 30th. The grand finale is … Continue reading →

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Halloween Prep: Sorbet to Cleanse the Palate

Posted on August 30, 2017 by

It’s back to the workshop and I couldn’t be happier. Years ago right after retirement, I drew up plans for a workshop. It is 12 x 24 feet, attached to the house, and finished so that it matches complete with … Continue reading →

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OK, Life is Chill—For a While

Posted on August 16, 2017 by

Normalcy returns. Yesterday, the Sears repair technician came to the house with a new compressor for my Kenmore Elite (LG) refrigerator. He left a mere 3 hours later and my behemoth stainless steel kitchen decoration has the potential once again … Continue reading →

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