Shirtless Indians

Today Jack started camp at the Trailside Nature & Science Center camp. His session "Washani, Wigwams and Wampum" focused on the New Jersey Lene Lenape Indians.

The first night, I asked Jack what he had learned. "Mom, girl Indians don't wear shirts," he replied. Hmmm.....I don't remember my girl scout camp counselor ever discussing that fact. It seems that his comment was based on a picture in a book they read on the Lene Lenape.

Seriously, though, the science center is actually extremely academically oriented. In addition to numerous exhibits on mammals and birds, there is a fluorescent minerals show, a discovery room for young children, featuring hands-on exhibits and live reptiles, a huge tank with live turtles and fish, and Jack's favorite, the Theater of the Night.

Jack had a wonderful time at camp and learned much about the local Indian history.

US Open - Go Rocco!

Con and I both love to watch golf. In 2006 we went to the Open at Winged Foot, and though the experience was great, nothing beats watching golf in high def on our own wide screen TV as we did for this year's Open.

You've got to love Rocco Mediate, with his peace sign belt buckle, tourist pins on the cap and frank personality, who, at 45, almost took out the greatest golfer of all time. Oh, and for those who continue to deny that belt buckle is indicative of any political or moralisms......please!

What's with the rule that when you have a tie in the U.S. Open, you have to come back and play another 18 holes? Especially on a Monday, when we all have to return to our day jobs. Why not just play one more hole and winner takes all, or, like tennis, win by two?

It's Not Over Till It's Over

I'm both sad and relieved that today, Hilary Clinton has conceded the fight.

As a woman, I was supremely proud that a female was a serious contender for President. Like most, early on in the campaign I was convinced she had the race locked up. As time passed, I became increasingly torn between loyalty and electability.

I am and always will be loyal to Mrs. Clinton. My extreme admiration and support for her has never waived. However, as the issue of electability escalated, so did my concern about the possibility of success for the Republican candidate.

So.....although I am tremendously disappointed we won't have the first woman candidate for President of the United States, I now feel confident we will have a much needed change.

Birthday Boy

For Jack's 6th birthday, we had a miniature golf party at the Hyatt Hills Golf Club in Clark, NJ, a newly designed nine-hole public course, complete with a full-service clubhouse, a driving range, putting green, and a spectacular eighteen-hole miniature golf course.

It was 90 degrees but despite the heat Jack and friends had a fantastic time. Con was a trooper, keeping the scores fair and making sure no one fell (jumped) in the water. Thanks darling for sticking with us when I know you secretly wanted to play the "big boys" course.