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The first wedding that I planned was in no way a traditional wedding. Ten eager little girls decorated the printed invitations with sequins, buttons, and markers. The same energetic hands prepared the wedding feast, consisting of bagged lunches, blintz souffle, and of course a layer cake. On the big day I looked around with excitement. Again, I noticed something odd about this wedding. All the participants and guests appeared about four feet high. The "groom" had long hair pinned up with

Bug Out Bag Debate: Tarp or Tent for Emergency Shelter A bug-out-bag is designed for emergencies, so some inconvenience is to be expected. When on a family outing you can carry a six or eight person cabin tent in the back of your vehicle. Weight is not a large factor when you can pack your supplies in the cargo space of an SUV or pickup. When packing supplies on your back however, weight can be a deciding factor. What you think you can carry on your back, and what you can actually carry, are two

Camp Reflection “This is not my fault” Trey screamed as we quickly pulled up alongside one of my friends canoe. I then jumped into their canoe and flipped them over. “Camp is so fun” I yelled. This year at camp we focused a lot on who am I, who are we, and who is he. I grew a lot in my faith this year at camp. I have a couple younger siblings and they always tell me how they cannot wait for camp. So if you were to cancel camp they would be very disappointed, Camp was awesome. I am unique in god’s

There are moments in life that define how I have seen the world. Such moments tend to present themselves in ways that I may have never imagined, and in times beyond human control. Ironically enough, the most vivid and life-altering moments in my life have occurred more than once at Silver Birch Ranch. Silver Birch Ranch (SBR for short) is first and foremost a church camp. Every summer since the end of 7th grade, I have endured the endless six hour drive to Wisconsin. For the first few years at SBR

interpretive center and a short trail through the woods. Both the center and the trail provide a lot of information on the Cherokee history and way of life. The campground at Keowee-Toxaway State Park is one of nicest that you will find anywhere. Tent camping is offered on a small forested hill that provides a nice view of the forests and other natural beauty of the area. The sloping terrain of the hillside where the tent loop of campground is located has been leveled

Life is precious. It’s something most of us don’t take into consideration as we carry on with our day to day lives. It’s rare that life puts us in a moment where we truly appreciate the beauty of life. It’s even more rare that teenagers intentionally go searching for it. On a gloomy morning winter day in Southern California, I wait out on my front doorsteps in the pouring rain for my friend, Edan. We were going on a much anticipated and planned out trip to Utah in the dead of winter. Our plan was

“Finally, a ‘sense of place’ that makes sense.” Oak Creek is one of Irvine’s newest communities having been built in the late 90’s and early 00’s. Its proximity to the 405, the 5, and 133 Freeways give residents easy access to the surrounding area. For example, the Irvine Spectrum is only five minutes away. Perhaps the greatest thing about living in Oak Creek is the number of wonderful vibrant “third places” you will find here. A “third place” is a public gathering space used for social and recreational

There are many different activities, other than academic work, that I participate in. My family owns a large portion of land so when the weather is nice I enjoy a walk through out our forest. I like to walk to the pond and set up a hammock to relax and reflect upon the day. Laying down on the hammock and watching the clouds dance around the sky is a great way to clear my mind. On days when the weather is good, going for a walk is very peaceful and is a great way to pass the time. Jet skiing is

The time of that fateful sunset can be estimated by using the events in the story. At 11:55 PM that night, Harry and Hermione went back in time by three hours. They heard their earlier selves crossing the entrance hall with Ron and leaving for Hagrid’s cabin, walking slowly under the Invisibility Cloak (PA21). If it took the Trio fifteen minutes to cross the grounds, then they arrived at Hagrid’s at 9:10 PM. According to Lupin, they were in Hagrid’s hut for twenty minutes (PA17), and therefore left

No tour of America’s scenic parks is complete without a foray into the outdoor offerings of old Kentucky. And if you want a real view of the real beauty that makes Kentucky’s natural scenery so spectacular, you can’t beat Scenic Cabin Rentals for an immersed vacation rental experience in Red River Gorge, Natural Bridge State Park, or Daniel Boone National Forest. Scenic Cabin Rentals has been offering cabins for rent in the deep wilderness that makes Kentucky special for years, and they’ve earned