Magic Chairlifts
The Week-Ender, Features, Columns Rodney Auth The Week-Ender, Features, Columns Rodney Auth

Magic Chairlifts

The humble chair lift is magical. It’s a special place where strangers become friends, problems are solved, laughter is born and, in some cases—lifelong love affairs begin. No topic is forbidden on a chairlift and life’s problems just seem to fade away—at least for five to nine minutes, or however long it takes to get to the top.

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Be Our Example
The Week-Ender Bryan Buchko The Week-Ender Bryan Buchko

Be Our Example

Week-Ender readers, I need your help. Many of you already know that Parks and Rec Business and Camp Business will host the 2nd annual Fall Festival on September 29 at the Shisler Conference Center in Wooster, Ohio.

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The Week-Ender Bryan Buchko The Week-Ender Bryan Buchko

Unjustified Mutiny

Whether it’s an excerpt from a good book or the lines of a renowned play, I am a sucker for great dialogue that teaches a lesson. Sometimes it sneaks up on me. Sometimes I find it in the oddest places.

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The Week-Ender Bryan Buchko The Week-Ender Bryan Buchko

Radar

When you write a column for a magazine, it causes certain radar in you that makes topics pop into your head every time the news comes on the radio, TV or internet.

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The Week-Ender Bryan Buchko The Week-Ender Bryan Buchko

Hard To Be A Hero

I’ve heard people say we need more heroes in today’s world, but I submit that we have tens of thousands--millions even--of heroes out there; they just don’t seek attention.

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The Week-Ender Bryan Buchko The Week-Ender Bryan Buchko

It's Simply Complex

Last week my camp, Pathfinder, wrapped up a six-month staff enrichment project with the ‘kicker,’ a three-day June symposium on wilderness leadership, attracting 18 world-class presenters.

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