Random Thoughts

Random thoughts on this first Monday of August:

By now you have probably heard about the latest shark sighting in Seaside Park. A 5 or 6 foot shark actually came right up to the beach at low tide on Friday before returning to the ocean and was captured on video which you can view on YouTube. Most seem to think it’s either a blue shark or thresher shark.
I think it’s a promotion because Shark Week debuted on the Discovery Channel last night…maybe someone from the network brought the shark here to hype
their programming.

Toms River National has reached the championship round of the New Jersey State Little League Tournament in Hamilton Township. The Mapletree Road
All-Stars eliminated Northfield 10-0 Sunday in a game that ended after four innings. Toms River will now face North Hunterdon National who they would have to beat twice to win the state title. The teams play at 7pm tonight and if necessary Tuesday evening. North Hunterdon beat Toms River 4-1 on Friday but in the two games since TR scored a total of 21 runs.

My guess is that part of being a good parent is being lucky in having good children. However if I’ve learned anything it’s that there is nothing more important than doing whatever you can to make sure your kids keep good company. We had a high school graduation party for my daughter over the weekend and not only were her friends very well-behaved many went out of their way to thank us for inviting them. There are plenty of good kids out there…they’re just not as noticeable as the bad ones.

Which brings me to Jersey Shore and Friday’s arrest of Snooki. Seaside Heights asked for these morons…and they have them. Good luck!