What a Sweet Way to end 2020


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8y9dojrjdE


I still think the Olympia crowd could do a  great version of this, like they do at very wedding or sporting event!

All the best to all in 2021.

This blog is about the journey of the  writing of the book  A Hero's Journey: From Little Norway to Olympia Sports Camp. The blog will contain excerpts from the book and my personal thoughts on what the place and the people that make up Olympia's journey is all about. The title comes from the great book Tuesdays With Morrie, by Mitch Albom. The blog's title is recognizing Dave Grace as Camp Director but all content is my own.

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