“Life’s like a play: it’s not the length, but the excellence of the acting that matters.” – Lucius Annaeus Seneca ,Roman philosopher/dramatist
Day 35: Home is wherever I’m with you
Today’s Daily Blog title is inspired by a wonderful little song by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros simply called, Home. The reason why it’s quoted is two-fold:
1) Tripp Lake Camp had a number of alumnae–spanning a number of generations–come visit us today. It only reminded us that Tripp Lake Camp still carries a kindred connection with those that had spend their childhood in The Promised Land. There’s something that keeps pulling us back, and in some unexplainable way, erases the time in-between when we had last said goodbye, to when we return to visit years later. Tripp is truly a home away from home steeped in cherished memories and moments easily triggered by the sight of Team Trees, OTW, and Kitty Car.
2) Also, the title gives a subtle shout-out to the girls of 1AB 2014, who also visited by the busload–literally. They came by to “jump shake their booties,” Â enjoy Cookie Line, cheer in the Dining Hall at lunch, and hear Sing-Song rehearsal. In 2014, a handful of these 1AB 2014 girls did a wonderful cover of the song, Home, at OG-NOG. I’ve included an audio link to their cover below, you may click on and enjoy.
Home (1AB 2014;Â OG-NOG)
Tonight, the Subs did their best “throwback” performance of Grease in Over The Wall. There was plenty of hand jives and Grease Lightning to go around. Their energy level was tip-top as they put on dance number after dance number.
Our night wrapped up with a special treat for all of Tripp Lake Camp. In celebration of our 105th year, TLC put on a 20 minute fireworks display. Just imagine brightly exploding lights showering the clear night sky over Tripp Lake, as a bright orange harvest moon slowly rises over the pine tree-filled horizon.
To quote an AJ, “That was crazy!!!”
