Tag Archives: summer camp

New column: “Shower shoes, tears: It’s time for summer camp”

This week’s newspaper column is about the fact that I have let my 8 year-old daughter go to sleepaway camp, 3 hours away, for the first time. And I’m wondering if I’ve lost my mind. So summer, camp, kids, parenting, … Continue reading

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New column: “Life–and parenthood–is bittersweet”

My column this week in The Greenville News is about the bittersweet experience of taking my older daughter to camp, among other things. Sure hope y’all enjoy! To read, click here.

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Quick link to a recent article at CampPage.com

Hi, all, I’ve started a new freelance gig, writing posts for CampPage, which is a web site with a treasure trove of information about summer camps across the country. My first post is up today, and it’s about Camp High … Continue reading

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New Column: “Camp counselor job nearly as tough as parenting”

Hi, all! Forgot to link to this last week: My newest column is up at The Greenville News . This one gives the skinny about what it’s like to be a summer camp counselor. Read it here. And happy rest-of-your-weekend!

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