Weekend at West Point

My brother, Rich, and I joined our friends Rick and Harold Timboe for a weekend at West Point in New York.  Rick and Harold both attended and graduated from the United States Military Academy.  Harold went on to become a two-star general and Rick, a captain.  We were treated to a thorough tour of the academy, ate in the mess hall with 4,000 cadets, attended a parade on the grounds of West Point, and enjoyed a good football game between Stanford and Army.  Then it was off to Times Square for a good time in New York City where we walked Central Park, ate at Carmines Deli, and enjoyed the sights and sounds of the big city.

Summertime Beach Party

We've been doing it forever.  Break out the potato salad, hot dogs, beach chairs, firewood, and S'mores and head for the beach in the late afternoon.  Various cities are considering eliminating fire pits on the beaches but beach parties are an American tradition and need to be preserved for future generations.