Random Thoughts

Random thoughts as we head to Labor Day weekend:

I was on vacation last week and got to spend nearly every day at my favorite beach in Seaside Park. I finished two books and nearly a third, watched late-night TV, went nine days without setting an alarm clock, ate and drank more than I should have, never wore a watch and didn’t shave very often. What’s better than that?

If you watched the Democratic National Convention Monday night you might conclude like I did that there’s not much difference when it comes to the behavior of some of the delegates in comparison to rabid sports fans.
The two exceptions might be I didn’t see any delegates with their faces painted and/or holding beer cans. Of course there’s also a few days left
and then of course the Republicans get their turn next week.

I love college football but the season starts too early. Nearly everyone plays their first game this weekend, including Rutgers who will host Fresno State on Monday at 4pm. Monmouth opens at Rhode Island on Saturday.

New York Giant fans seem split on whether they want Michael Strahan to come out of retirement in the wake of the season-ending knee injury suffered by Osi Umenyiora. The Giants have contacted their former star defensive end who is on vacation in Greece and is supposed to make his Fox broadcasting debut on September 7th. Even if they could reach an agreement you have to wonder about the condition and desire of Strahan and if he would be that much of an upgrade over what they presently have.

The Ocean County College Foundation will host a Beach Party Gala on Saturday, September 6th at 6pm on the college’s main campus in Toms River. The OceanFirst Foundation will be honored as the Humanitarian Organization of the Year as part of the evening program which will feature gourmet food, live music, and both silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the gala will benefit the Ocean County College Foundation and for ticket and sponsorship information you can call them at (732) 255-0492.