“Sic transit gloria mundi”

Written By Elliott Coker

I just saw this  quote that made me think of sharing it with all of y'all.  It reminds us not only of Carnegie--who Buck greatly admired and urged us to read--but also of how I should criticize  less and praise more:

“Let us praise even the slightest improvement. That inspires the other person to keep on improving.”

— Dale Carnegie

And speaking of praise,  Tommy recently gave me a small painting our niece Julie Lawing made of a Scottish scene she saw when visiting Chandler Lawing in Scotland.  And it is praiseworthy.   I showed it to friends in the Burns Club on the night Tommy gave it to me and they instantly recognized it as being of Bau Rock on the North Berwick  coast of Scotland.  It is attached.:

I am tempted to name all the artists who are on this list, but might overlook one.  I will, though, once again say how Winnie's paintings grace many a place of honor and bring joy to those who study them.

This morning I am thinking, too, of our  praiseworthy Gloria Powell Coppinger  who went on to join her Harold at the age of 96  and whose memorial service  is today  in Bainbridge.   Such fond  memories of them!  Oscar Wilde said One should either wear a work of art or be a work of art.   In many ways,  those who knew them will agree with me that  in their ways Harold & Gloria  were works  of art.

Sic transit gloria mundi.


Elliott Coker

Elliott Coker: Co-Host & Producer

Elliott Coker is an Eagle Scout, media producer, and lifelong resident of the region southeast of Atlanta, Georgia. As the co-host of the Aides to Scouting podcast alongside Walker Chandler, Elliott helps pull back the curtain on the Scouting movement. Through his interviews with national Scouting executives, museum curators, and trail experts, he explores the logistics of leadership, the preservation of Scouting history, and the future of the organization.

A Lifelong Scout

Scouting has been a foundational thread in Elliott’s life. He spent the vast majority of his childhood deeply involved in the program, culminating in earning his Eagle Scout rank in December of 2015. His dedication to outdoor leadership and education continues to this day; he and his partner recently completed their Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) training to further hone their trail expertise.

Creative Roots & Sidewalk Chalk Studios

Beyond the campsite, Elliott is a creative powerhouse with a deep love for music—whether he is strumming a guitar, playing the drums, or singing. After graduating from high school in May 2016 and subsequently working in a family-owned business, his journey eventually led him to the world of digital media and audio production.

In 2023, Elliott and the light of his life, Melody, launched Sidewalk Chalk Studios. Operating with the professional motto "We Make You Stand Out," the studio serves as the official production home for the Aides to Scouting podcast. Whether he is behind the microphone or managing the technical side of the studio, Elliott blends his audio-visual expertise with his commitment to preserving and sharing the stories that shape the Scouting community.

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