by Pat Avery Writing this blog has been an unexpectedly fascinating experience. The breadth of experiences, the intense and often life-long love affairs with nature,
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As a young child, he lived on a farm in Sinton, Texas, where his dad managed an International Harvester store. By the time he started school, the family had moved to San Benito. Chronicling his growing-up years, David described an ideal childhood.
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by Pat Avery Curiosity about the world around us is apparent in every step of Carolyn’s journey from her childhood in a Philadelphia suburb to
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Our life journey is seldom along a straight road. Like many of us, Kate has meandered some side roads, stopped to rest a bit and then continued forward, finding new and different paths along the way.
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After spending her career indoors, her scouting activities renewed her love of the outdoors. Her teaching brought her awareness of her love of sharing knowledge with kids.
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Spread your wings! That’s the take-away message from a man who taught us by example!