08/27/2026
We are incongruous and extraordinary.
Adventure Walkers is a (RVA) community organization that advocates for children’s right to play.
08/27/2026
We are incongruous and extraordinary.
08/26/2026
The morning sun seemed bunched up and hazy;
a sheer blue blanket hung like a mist.
In a few moments it was gone.
It was pretty tight. 😂
A stick can be anything. A Fiddlestick (think ECE) is everything. Especially, like Cookie Monster says, they are brave. h/t to Sesame Street Cookie Monster Elmo
08/20/2026
2 days ago
2 children: MrJim we built a secret fort over there.
MrJim: sweet
Today:
2 children: wanna see our secret fort. We finished it.
MrJim: of course
2 children: we used erosion creek for trail
MrJim: that’s smart. But I’m not gonna go back there. I don’t wanna disturb nature too much and maybe give away your secret spot. Could you take a picture?
a minute late:
2 children: 😃 😃
08/20/2026
Moods
08/20/2026
Reflective Practice
“I wanted to swing”
I wanted to swing
In a quiet place
And try to catch
a breezy embrace.
So I took a rope
And a rag tag lot
And we headed n2
A foresty spot.
I had some help
In tying the knots
I climbed aboard
And off I shot.
Smooth as silk
I started to glide
But that wasn’t even
The best ride.
A little boy,
Who joined us that day.
Sauntered over,
While we were away.
His day had been filled,
With ups and down,
He had been content,
But a little frown.
But by himself
With the ropes to brace
His eyes lit
His rope could trace.
An ellipse, revolution
About his face.
I wanted to swing
In a quiet place
And passed along
A breezy embrace.
To quote Prince here, and he is all but saying it, “Play is one of the greatest things. It’s heaven.” We give children the opportunity to stick with things. Prince
Everybody nicks. Sometimes.
Kicking tires, talking sticks. Just get me in the game. Add walkie talkies and a magical new jr Counselor and the game was afoot! And two words “Slap Mud”. Don’t sleep on it! 😀