The United States Naval Academy, Plebe Year to Firstie and beyond
I've been writing for many years and for many reasons. Inspired by my love of reading, I started writing fictional narratives in grade school as well as some poetry. As I entered high school, my love of sports led me to journalism and specifically, sports writing. By the time I graduated high school, I headed … Continue reading The beginning of a submarine soundtrack (?)
May seems so long ago, like a lifetime has passed since I shed the title "military academy parent," something I've held dear for these past nine years. When my daughter crossed the stage, accepted her diploma, shook hands and delivered her first salute as an officer, all I felt was pride and joy - proud … Continue reading Feelin’ some kinda way
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
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