Repeat after me: Time and Tide wait for no man

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 ~ Karl Smith ~ Leave a comment

You hear that phrase repeatedly - time and tide wait for no man. It becomes very real while at the Academy because, regardless of what's going on around you, the USNA calendar will continue to tear a page off every day and march forward. Witness recent Facebook posts from the parents of USNA Class of … Continue reading Repeat after me: Time and Tide wait for no man

Service selection 2.0

November 17, 2024November 17, 2024 ~ Karl Smith ~ 2 Comments

Since my son commissioned back in 2020 ... good grief, has it really been 4+ years? ... I've written several times about how the four years along the Severn also served as training for me as a parent. Whether it's long stretches without being able to communicate or not having a clue where they are … Continue reading Service selection 2.0