Category Archives: August 2010

This-N-That

Solutions For Score-Keeping Hello Fred, I just read your article, “Sizing Up Scoring,” and found it very interesting (PRB April 2010). I go back and forth with parents about whether or not I should keep score or not in my … Continue reading

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Crossing The Recreation Path On Reality TV

Whether we admit it or not, most of us have watched a reality-TV show. A few years ago, I received a call from the producer of the FOX reality show, “Trading Spouses.” The premise of the show is to have … Continue reading

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Take A Stand

Many months ago, I received an e-mail from Sandra, the mother of a 9-year-old baseball player. During a game, her son suffered a facial injury while at bat. That minor injury has evolved into a nearly two-year journey of frustration. … Continue reading

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The History And Tradition Of Recreation

Editor’s Note: This column, “LBWA” (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out what’s going on in the field, a parks and rec leader has to leave his or her desk and “wander … Continue reading

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Responding Vs. Reacting

In January 2008, Infection Control Today published the results of an online survey asking facility managers and members of the professional cleaning industry their thoughts on a common culprit–restroom odors. What was most notable, according to the report, was how … Continue reading

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