Congratulations 2013 University of Virginia Graduates !

They Got Their Diplomas

Brittany Rutherford, Cassie Sampson and Aneshia Stidham
Photo Credit: Brittany Rutherford

The University of Virginia at Wise held graduation ceremonies.

From friends and family in Okinawa, Japan, we all extend our congratulations, to everyone.

Especially, that girl in the middle with the cum laude honors.

A great big, special congratulations goes to her.  Why ?

That's my niece !

Photo of the Week: Igei Beach Dragonboat Races

This photo is a scene from this morning's Dragonboat Races on Igei Beach.

There was plenty of sunshine. I got out there early and was fried before 9AM.

At 8:42 my cell phone went off.  I was hoping it was someone bringing me a drink.

Turns out it was an email from my niece back in New York.

Here I was, dehydrating under the hot Okinawa sun with all my beer fumes coming out of me she says:

"So, I'm sitting in a Japanese restaurant and drinking Asahi Beer.  It's not too bad !!!!"

Now, I love my niece but, I wonder if she's a little bit crazy.

You won't catch me drinking anything but Orion Beer !