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…””
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Shine On
The idea that everything is purposeful really changes the way you live. To think that everything that you do has a ripple effect, that every word that… Read more “Shine On”
Legacy Tripping
The dictionary would define Legacy as a gift or a bequest, that is handed down, endowed or conveyed from one person to another. It is something descendible one comes… Read more “Legacy Tripping”
Memorializing in Maryland. Run 50 – Run to Win
Memorial Day is not Veteran’s Day. Confusing the two is like eulogizing Grandpa when he’s going in for a dental cleaning. Right audience, wrong occasion. For the… Read more “Memorializing in Maryland. Run 50 – Run to Win”
Reunions. Maybe You Can Go Home Again (& Other Life Lessons) Run 50
My parents are in town for a week. Parkinson’s makes it difficult for my father to travel and he doesn’t do well out of his routine but… Read more “Reunions. Maybe You Can Go Home Again (& Other Life Lessons) Run 50”
Me and My Long Gray Line
I have a Parlor Trick. “I can name 5 of your classmates.” Anytime I come upon a USMA grad, I start off with this game. Sometimes it… Read more “Me and My Long Gray Line”