Change of Watch: MCPOCG in Cape May

  Thirty-two years ago when Michael P. Leavitt joined the Coast Guard and completed boot camp in Cape May, he probably did not envision his own Change of Watch ceremony, on the same parade field…

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Rescue of the Bounty Author in Cape May

Former Philadelphia Inquirer writer, Soundings Editor and author Doug Campbell will be in Cape May, New Jersey on Friday, May 2, 2014 to sign his new book, “Rescue of the Bounty.” I usually think of  “The Sea’s Bitter Harvest” when…

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When Free is Priceless

The City of Cape May has complied with a state legislation permitting veterans to get free beach tags in 2014. Saving the veterans about $28.00 on an annual tag. For more on the details and…

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A Challenging Year Long Blog Journey

Has it really been a year? I received a notification from Word Press today that exactly one year ago I registered and started this blog. Inspired by some dear friends and a few voracious bloggers,…

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Cape May Cadence Craziness

Sunrises like this often greet the recruits of the United States Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, TRACEN for short.  The cadence of the recruits can be heard while walking on Poverty Beach with my…

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