I enjoy running, but not when I have the runs. Such experiences have only one redeeming feature: You get a good story. I, for one, love sharing funny stories. I also love stories which feature me as the main character. So, without any further ado (but some doo-doo), let's begin on a hot, humid summer day in Virginia. It was the 100 year anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Young men, dressed in the latest scouting fashion, flowed from all parts of the United States to celebrate the spirit of that organization. The 2010 National Scout Jamboree was an experience of a lifetime, and I was one of those uniformed youth in attendance. Located at Fort A.P. Hill , the Jamboree was situated to host a large number of scouts, and there were rumors of more than 50,000 people in attendance. With such a large force gathered together, and with everyone camping, it was no wonder some of us grew ill. Whether it was an illness passed to me, or early signs of lactose intolerance, I discov...
This is a collection of general writing and thoughts by Braden Van Wagenen. He has a tendency to ramble, and "Blarg!" was an expression to which he grew overly attached in the eighth grade.