Oyster Fest

Today we drove out to Leonardtown, MD where the US National Oyster Shucking Competition is held annually. We've been going for the past three years, although today we found out that Ali and her family used to go when she was little. Funny coincidence. Last year Jake had his first oyster and this year he was excited to try them again. Here he is bringing us another dozen:


Pictures here.

Superman Says...

We're ready for Halloween!!

If the Stock Market Could Vote...

Here's a chart copied out of yesterday's NY Times, showing how the stock market has done under both parties since the 1929 market crash.

Happy Belated Anniversary to Us

Yes, I know our anniversary was yesterday and no, I didn't forget. We were just too busy celebrating! Thanks Mimi and Grandpa for babysitting!