While earning the Photography merit badge PiPas not only practice their photography skills, they also look at the history of photography. Requirement 26 has them research two individuals that impacted photography. While Joseph Nicephore Niepce is created as inventing photography, we would not all be carrying a camera with us everywhere, via the smartphone, without the contributions of many other people. Continue reading “Badge Help – Photography #26”
Who was John W. Anderson? A quick Google search provided multiple answers.
Now that I’m home from summer camp I dream of knitting. But instead of relaxing with the rhythm of the needles, I’m preparing for our troop’s PiPa Badge Bash. Continue reading “AHG Badge Help – Insect-a Inspect-a #17”
Summer is almost over. It has been a crazy couple of months at my house.
First, my son graduated and enlisted in the Army. We are preparing for his last days at home as he prepares to head to basic training. So I will soon be able to add the title Army Mom to my list of pseudo-names. This title I will wear with great pride. I am proud of my son and all he has accomplished. I am proud that he wants to spend his life defending our freedoms. While the mom in me is hesitant I am reminded of the words a missionary friend serving in the Middle East once said…
Better to be in what the world considers the most dangerous place in God’s will; than in what the world views as the safest place outside of His will
Next, my daughter and I headed to summer camp. 17 nights away from home was exhausting but we had a ball. I have lots of SWAPS to share and badge helps from the classes I taught that need to be written up.
I have had a little time to knit, but did not accomplish as much as I had hoped. But I did have the opportunity to take a Glass Craft Class. I am completely in love with my new toys tools and can’t wait to be able to see what else I can create. I will be sharing more about that soon.
But the sun still shines and tomorrow is a new day.
Many of us dislike – yes, loathe is a better word – having to speak in front of a group. Even though being in American Heritage Girls has helped me improve in this area, it can be nerve-wracking.
One of the requirements to earn the Social Skills and Etiquette badge at the PiPa level is to give a short speech. I am currently preparing to teach this badge at camp this summer. One challenge in teaching this at a summer camp is the lack of internet. I have developed a list of speech topics for the class that should not require any research. Continue reading “AHG Badge Help – Social Skills and Etiquette #19”
