At West Point, new cadets are told they only have four possible responses: Yes Sir, No Sir, No excuse Sir and Sir I do not understand. When… Read more “Sure, Let’s Try It!”
New Day’s Resolution
“See the world in green and blueSee China right in front of youSee the canyons broken by cloudSee the tuna fleets clearing the sea outSee the Bedouin… Read more “New Day’s Resolution”
The One Bible Verse Everyone Should Know
As a PRPK, (Perpetually Rebelling Pastor’s Kid), I go out of my way NOT to quote scripture or blast praise music from my sedan. I don’t go… Read more “The One Bible Verse Everyone Should Know”
An Ambivert’s Guide to Loneliness
Introvert, extrovert or ambivert, we need to learn to engage on a deep and meaningful level.
Father-less Day
Father’s day feels different after your dad has died. Last year, I wrote about my father’s last week on earth in this post. There is nothing easy… Read more “Father-less Day”
The Politics of Swimming
I am the mother of a young, female swimmer. We spent her spring break in Atlanta watching the NCAA women’s championships at Georgia Tech. We were there, all day, every day, and here is what really happened.
The Last Gold and a Ten Year Old
Does everything happen for a reason? IS THERE MEANING TO THE EVENTS AND PEOPLE WE ENCOUNTER OR IS LIFE JUST A RANDOM SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES? Florida. January… Read more “The Last Gold and a Ten Year Old”
“…be thou at peace…”
Yesterday, at midnight, my father The Rev. Dr. Richard P. Camp, Jr., took his last breath on earth. A few years ago I asked him the meaning… Read more ““…be thou at peace…””
How High Does Your Freak Flag Fly?
Life is a swinging pendulum of highs, lows and extremes but the goal should be the still point in the middle. That’s where Peace lives.
This is my Father’s World
“This is my Father’s world,And to my listening earsAll nature sings, and round me ringsThe music of the spheres.This is my Father’s world:I rest me in the… Read more “This is my Father’s World”
Traditions and Legacies
On the cusp of my favorite tradition – Thanksgiving – sharing a journey that I’m particularly thankful for.
“A love for tradition has never weakened a nation, indeed it has strengthened nations in their hour of peril.” ~Churchill
There is something very comforting about tradition. Even the most modern millennial looks forward to the Memorial Day BBQ, the Macy’s Day Parade, the Thanksgiving meal, the half eaten chocolate Easter bunny ear. Traditions are fundamental. They help us celebrate, remember, pause to commemorate. Traditions anchor us in a unique way to our particular heritage.
I was born and raised at the United States Military Academy at West Point. That is my heritage. Their customs, my traditions. I can recite their creed, their mottos, sing their hymns. I find comfort and security in their traditions and in them lies my unique history.
To honor my connection to the Academy, to honor my father and his 23 year legacy as the Chaplain there, I embarked on a cross-country visit of Founders…
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The World of Kathy Camp 