disconnected

I'm back after three days at Big Rock Creek Camp. No cell phones. No internet. Or any type of electronic communication. Let me tell you it was tough. Loved spending time with my daughter. Experiencing her world first hand. Learning about the Indian culture while sleeping in a teepee with 6 third grade boys. All positive, even the teepee part. But, I'm glad to be back. It felt like an eternity. Arlen Specter was a Republican when I left.

You can learn a lot out in the great outdoors. Here's a few things I learned about myself:

1) I love technology and being connected. Is it nice to disconnect for a period of time? Sure, a couple of hours or so but out of range for days is not for me.

2) At this age, I'm glad I have girls and not boys

3) I'm not an outdoorsmen, camper or any other type of nature boy stuff

What I learned from the kids:

1) Continually question authority and the world around you in a positive way

2) Find creative solutions to whatever problem confronts you

3) Speak the truth even when your lying

I'm exhausted by the experience but my head is clear. I'm ready to get back to work. A lot of great possibilities out there in these crazy times.