When you get a “shot” at Camp it’s not like when Uncle Clifford bagged a pheasant during your trip to South Dakota, nor is it like the booster “shot” the nurse gave you before Safari with the family to celebrate Pop Pop’s 80th. A “shot” at Camp means you have run afoul of the rules. Yes, there are rules at Camp.... Read More
During and after sabbatical one needs to abide by a set of rules set forth by Uncle Sam. While at Camp one will find a basic set of rules to adhere to, so simple to follow that when compared to Facebook’s privacy policy it seems like kindergarten stuff. Study these upon arrival and DON’T STRAY and you will glide through... Read More
The flashing F on your chest is a beacon that will either repulse people or draw your true friends closer. No need to be a social pariah. You are still the same person inside, it’s your new public persona that is Starbucks fodder. Accept any invitation that comes your way. It’s important for you and your family to keep life as... Read More
In our virtual world the art of hand written notes has been relegated to bygone times. Given the absence of personal electronic devices at Club Fed you will yearn for your Mont Blanc fountain pen (that is lodged somewhere in the back of your desk drawer) and your Smythson monogrammed stationery. Fear not Carpel Tunnel and start expressing your emotions in... Read More
As mentioned previously, mail of all sorts is more than welcome when one is on sabbatical. That being said, the people who work in R & D, Receiving & Delivery, can make obtaining the parcels challenging. While mail is routinely perused for any unwelcome material (explicit pictures, edibles, etc.) and limits are put on the number of items that can be... Read More
Now that you are a Lifetime member of Club F you will never be able to do the following: Own a gun (no, you can’t, but that guy that was locked up in a mental institution for 5 years, he can) Participate in Jury Duty Vote (depends on what state you live in…hello California!) Visit Canada (eh, not so bad..skiing is better in... Read More
A positive outcome of your Club Fed experience is the ability to decipher the good from the bad. This applies to relationships, family, friends, situations… People will surprise and disappoint you throughout the Club Fed process. You will receive kindness in all forms as well as contempt. It is best to focus on the kind as one can only handle so... Read More
You made it this far, now get ready for the real challenge. The Real World can be an ugly place. The Scarlet F is going to be with you forever so just come to terms with it or you’ll just frustrate yourself further. You thought the shame, embarrassment and self flagellation ended before Camp? Get ready to re-enter society as a... Read More
We’ve all encountered the type at one point in our lives….the perennially bad tempered, negative opinioned person who specializes in bringing people down…. If you sense this Debbie Downer in your presence, RUN! You can almost hear the trombones playing WAH, WAH, WAH, as he/she approaches. Unlike an SNL skit or Peanuts cartoon, this person is alive and living in your... Read More
Not all WCCs are remorseful for their actions. Some are just sorry they got caught. Beware the Cunning Con, these are the people that continue their devious ways even after having been unveiled. At Camp their underhanded actions will appear in even the most benign situations. Pockets stuffed with cookies from the Dining Room, shirking their cleaning duties in your... Read More