The below excerpt is from a a wonderful book called Why Johnny Can’t Tell Right from Wrong by William Kilpatrick. In the chapter “Life is a story” Mr. Kilpatrick analyzes two…
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One way to engage boys in the area of language acquisition and expression is through dramatic reenactments. Battle speeches often work well. The importance of memory is vital for the…
I love this illustration of outdoor supplies. Everyone should have most of these items but all are vital for a Riverside Ranger.
At some point every child finds the perfect size box that ignites the imagination and inspires countless hours of escape to other worlds and exciting adventures. This film successfully builds…
One of my favorite paintings is by Norman Rockwell. It is called The Shipbuilder, and it is the theme picture for this blog, so go back and look at it again….
Ants are fascinating little fellows. Living in incredibly complex societies, these tiny creatures display a variety of intriguing behaviors. Their convenient size and relatively easy care make them good subjects…
Fencing is the gentlemen's sport. It challenges the young in ways that other sports do not. Integrity is deeply embedded in the culture and history of fencing, as it...
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Book Review: A Natural History of Trees By Donald Peattie Did you know that the wood of the White Pine tree was prized by the English as the best…
Fly Fishing is one of those activities that is good for the body and good for the soul. Last October, the Riverside Rangers took a short trip to Blackwell Forest…
The Riverside Makers enjoyed a visit to Pumping Station 1 last November. PS 1 is a Maker Space: a co-op workshop for craftsmen, techies, and general tinkerers. These places are the havens…