A heartfelt Veterans Day reflection on service, sacrifice, and spirit — from midnight brass bands to the families who serve quietly behind the scenes.
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Love and Layovers
Four states, eight flights, five hotel rooms, and one pair of “emergency” underwear later, I came home with a full heart. Weddings, memorials, reunions—every stop reminded me that love is God’s favorite idea, and showing up is still the holiest thing we can do.
“…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…””
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”