Hurricane Irene is coming.  It’s gotten lots of coverage, and by the time it reaches my area it’s expected to be a Category 2, transitioning to a Category 1.  While Annapolis isn’t on the direct path for the storm, we’re close enough that they’re projecting up to a foot of rain and a storm surge …

This week is Commissioning Week at the Naval Academy here in Annapolis.  As a result, the town is flooded with friends & family of the graduates from out of town, and parts of the city are closed off to traffic at certain hours.  One of the major reasons for this is a favorite annual tradition: …