Last night I was asked to speak to Troop 75 about service in our community. That is something I guess I have become an expert on, at least through experience. For me, service was something passed down informally. I was raised with the idea that you give back when you...
Well, the COSS main website at Home has quietly turned into the home for all the “stories” that have been showing up on the COSS Facebook page. Some are short reflections, some are deep dives into history, some are project updates, and some are just fun seasonal...
Looking out at the snow today, my mind raced back to the winter of 2017. It was not a particularly historic winter overall, but for COSS it was a significant one. A series of heavy storms moved through, bringing snow. Not just snow, but wet, heavy snow. The Cheys have...
Every once in a while, Scouting reminds you why it matters. Last night I served on another Eagle Scout Board of Review. I truly enjoy these boards because they give me the chance to speak with young, remarkable men and women and to reflect on how Scouting has shaped...
Looking for something fun to do? Need some community service hours, or just need an excuse to get outside for a bit? With the new trail along Pine Hill and the connection near the paper road, a huge section of Koulas is now fully walkable. The next step is simple. We...
I got a call yesterday asking if I was ok because my posting flow had slowed down and no new photos were showing up. Well, the answer is yes and no. I was working on a video for the new webpage and doing AI upscaling. My big system started to sound like a 747 landing....
