Handbook

You - Boy Scout
Today you are an American boy. Before long you will be an American man. It is important to America and to yourself that you become a citizen of fine character, physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

Boy Scouting helps you become that kind of citizen. But also, Scouting gives you fellowship and fun.

Yes, it's fun to be a Boy Scout! It's fun to go hiking and camping with your best friends ... to swim, to dive, to paddle a canoe, to wield an ax ... to follow in the footsteps of the pioneers who led the way through the wilderness ... to raise your eyes to the heavens ... to stare into the glowing embers of a campfire and dream of the wonders of the life that is in store for you ...

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I did some thinking (and drove 1000 miles in the process) this past weekend, and I wondered about breaking this Scouting idea into individual chapters. Make each "Scout Law" a chapter, and discuss the implications of each, and the possible alternates or additions for each (or addendums?). Maybe include interviews and photos? By the end I could have a mini-Scout-Handbook ... complete with illustrations and photos. Like the one above, and like the few I have at home on my bookshelf. Hmmmm, a chapbook on the modernity, effectiveness, and inaccuracies of the Scout Law.

At least downloadable as a PDF. That could be cool.

Maybe I think too much. Okay, the first installation will be on the term, "Trustworthy". Stay tuned.