There are a million and one things that separate the Naval Academy from other schools and why it is often referred to as N*ot College. Parents Weekend is one of them. First off, there are only two Parents Weekends during a Midshipman's time at the Academy - Plebe Parents Weekend near the end of Plebe … Continue reading 2/C Parents Weekend: What a difference two years make

We all knew the end was near for John McCain. While news of his death didn't surprise any of us, it still struck a nerve. It took a few days for it to sink in for me. When I was doing research for my book, I went down a rabbit hole, losing hours poring over John … Continue reading Fair winds and following seas, Mr. McCain

I was trying to compile an exhaustive list of tips for parents, particularly Plebe parents, for the academic year. But it turned into an exercise of "can God create a rock so big He himself can't lift it." So I figured I would just toss out a few here and there. Let's start with one … Continue reading Pro tip: How to spy on Mids in Bancroft Hall

From the moment you become a writer, you think about writing a book. No, more than that, you start planning to write a book. For me, it was going to be one of three things: The stereotypical Great American Novel ... I loved (and still love) Tolkein's ability to weave a story An omnibus sports … Continue reading My book, ‘Anchored In Tradition,’ is now available!

This was supposed to be a smooth week - drop the final batch of stuff to the Mid and wait for a picture of him signing his 2 for 7s. But if there's one thing I've learned from my time as a Mid Dad, it's that things rarely go the way you expect them to … Continue reading Anxiety, disappointment and relief as the Class of 2020 hits the Point of No Return