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Boy Scouts in my Neighborhood

Boy Scouts

Yesterday a young man stopped by my house.  Bedecked in his Boy Scout uniform, he carried with him a flag, a hammer and a lengthy spike.  To fund his summer camp experience, he was offering a flag subscription.  For 25 bucks he’d post Old Glory on my lawn for Independence day, Veteran’s Day and a few other holidays.I appreciate the Boy Scouts greatly, and I have a great deal of respect for a young man who will hustle door-to-door.  I let it slide that I … Continue Reading