I promise to do my best...

The activities just keep piling up. Karsyn has officially joined Daisy Troop 1294, Sunnyvale’s newest addition to the world of scouting (not to be confused with Troop 1249 of Des Moines, Iowa, or Troop 1924 of Punxatawnie, Pennsylvania). Daisy’s, as it was explained to me, is the Girl Scouts introductory level for five and six year-olds. Daisy’s then graduate to Brownies, then on to Junior Girl Scouts. The final destination is of course, the Girl Scouts, which is targeted at girls eleven to seventeen.

I’m not sure if the GS has an equivalent to the Boy Scout’s Holy Grail (the Eagle Scout), but I suspect there has to be something for these young ladies to target. Karsyn gets to start this quest by first earning her Learning Petals and participation patches. Petals are awarded after she completes some scouty task, which can then be sewn on to her tunic.

Yes, I said tunic. It’s a sweet little blue number that is accessorized with a bright yellow baseball cap. Think “Hot Dog On A Stick”, sans the stove go-go dancer hat. I’m thinking it might be some sort of hazing ritual, seeing that the girls are new to the whole organization. The official Girl Scouts website also indicates that Daisy’s may also wear, “official T-shirts, shorts, or leggings.”

Are they going to kick them out of meetings if they show up to a meeting or weenie roast in an unofficial t-shirt? I suspect the Lee’s are going to test this at some point.

Sonya went over the Daisy Girl Scout oath with me, which includes a pledge to “serve God….”

Hold the bus Moses.

For those of you who really don’t know me, I am a purveyor of sarcasm. Religion tends to be an easy target. It's a weakness. Sonya, as you may know, was reared with a healthy helping of Catholicism. I was raised in a pagan environment, completely religious less. I have an absolute opinion on religion, but I have been advised by my spiritual advisor to keep those opinions to myself.

But if you're bored, do a Yahoo Search on "Girl Scout Oath"

In any case, it’s really not that big a deal. I’ve made light of the organization as a means to hear myself talk (and for your reading amusement). As long as Karsyn has the opportunity to make new friends, earn a petal or two, and pick up on a few life values along the way, then I’m behind her all the way.

To our devout churchgoing friends, take no offense. And please forgive me if I’ve touched a nerve (actually, I think you have to. It’s in the bible).

Now when do we get to make some Smores?