Visiting with Pop and Jack: camp veterans

Pictured is Jack Pearse (right) and Pop Hollandsworth (left). Pop wanted to make sure you all knew Jack is standing and he is sitting. Pop is actually taller than Jack. There are two links in this post - one to the audio interview and one to the video interview.

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Grant Gerson from Camp Calamigos Star C Ranch

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My friend's 4th book hot off the press

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Watching Pat's Jam Session with His Students

tragic death of Amir Hassan - former camper

I was heartbroken to learn of the death of Amir Hassan. His mother has been charged with his murder and evidence indicates that he was suffocated and poisoned in his home.

He is remembered fondly by camp staff as being sweet, smart, and having a good sense of humor. He was always so well behaved and was immediately a favorite among the staff.

The photo is of me and Amir at Jake and Cat's wedding in July 2005. Not often do I run into campers at weddings and it is ever more rare that a seven year old is so well mannered and engaging around so many adults.

MEMORIAL FUND

The family has established a memorial fund with Wells Fargo Bank to assist with burial costs. Contributions can be sent to: 2601 C Blanding Ave. #155, Alameda, CA 94501. Checks can be made out to: In Memory of Amir Hassan. Account number: 8302418135

It is truly a sorrowful day . . .

Hanging with Geoff at Camp

It was fun to hand out with Geoff in Berkeley. Here is his site if you want more info RSVP Design

Beating the Skate Staff in the Best Lunch Competition

So I stopped by the skater staff lunch on Friday and found out that all the staff actually have time to make their lunch - darn good ones at that! I got tips from Gerald about how to shop for one person, and Gord told me how to make sure the tomato does not make the bread soggy. Steven extolled the values of using Tupperware - the collapsing kind. Apparently they often have lunch competitions: Best drink, desert, assortment, and presentation. My canned lunch drink is going head to head tomorrow. Hopefully I'll win on practicality and quickness.