Eagle

Went to a young friend's Eagle Scout Award ceremony today.
Here's a little history of the top Scouting award.
Our friend is 16 years old. He organized the building of a wooden covered rest stop, if you will, at a city mountain biking trail. It's since been named for an adult cyclist who was run over and killed here in February. The ceremony was very moving--especially the part where our friend stood up and gave a speech in which he said his father was his hero.
Well done!

P.S. Been thinking about the Melissa C. Morris blog. Is anyone's life that uncomplicated (as it comes across), or does she edit out all the juicy/tragic/difficult stuff? Is your life less complex if you have a ton of money? Some say it's more so, since you probably get a bunch of beggars. But I'd like to test-drive it for a day or so. And you?