Category Archives: South Dakota

Words of the Elders and the Tragedy of the Commons

Each morning we start out with Wisdom of the Elders. After breakfast we gathered in the Great Hall and listened to the morning wisdom. The phrase that resonated with me was: “The strongest weapon of any warrior is love.”. This … Continue reading

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Flight to South Dakota

The flight from BWI to Rapid City Regional Airport took us through Houston, yes it was planned.  There are a limited number of options when flying into Rapid City, SD. However, the flight from Houston to Rapid City passed over … Continue reading

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Preparations for Leaving

In one week, we will be in Lead, SD.  If you are unfamiliar with Lead (pronounced “leed” not “lead”), it is a small town in the Black Hills, near the Wyoming state line.  Lead was founded in 1867, after the … Continue reading

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