Recently I had the privilege of being part of a Zoom call with a number of Class of 2026 parents along with the brilliantly talented Steve Wade (author of The Naval Academy - A Parent's Ponderings from Home Port: Untying the Bowline on I-Day) and Annie Shine (author of A USNA Mom’s Journal: Plebe Summer … Continue reading At long last, it’s time for that PPW hug

There are a lot of things I enjoy about this blog and continuing to be a part of the N*avy experience even after my son commissioned and collaborating with other content creators is one of them. Last Spring, when I wrote Prayer for a Plebe, I knew at some point I'd want to turn it … Continue reading Prayer for a Plebe is now a video

When my talented friend Annie Shine asked me to do another podcast with her, I said yes without really caring about the chosen topic. First, it was a chance to hang out with her, which I will never pass up. Second, I knew it would be N*avy-related, and we all know I can't find enough … Continue reading Shout out to the N*avy Dads

We all have summer at the same time, but we experience very different summers. For those with midshipmen heading into their Youngster, third, or Firstie year, there’s a lot of excitement. The Youngsters are going through Protramid, many are on cruises, doing Leatherneck, working internships, and no shortage of other exciting adventures not to mention … Continue reading Life stops for those summer phone calls

The shock and awe of I Day are in the rearview mirror. The Plebes are learning how to march, run, sweat, eat, and just about everything else the N*avy way, the Detailers are making sure everything is shipshape, and the rest of the Brigade is off doing summer training. A few random thoughts as we … Continue reading Random thoughts during Plebe Summer