New Jersey . . . It's Dense

Soccer season is over . . . tragically . . . so Catherine and I went on an adventure today in our newly detailed (and dry) Mazda . . . lots of contrast in a small area:

1) we went to the Jersey Shore Outlets and I bought some golf shirts at the Under Armour outlet because they gave an additional 40% off to frontline workers-- including teachers!-- and a pair of running shoes at Saucony . . . most places are giving big discounts to veterans, teachers, hospital workers, etc . . . wild

2) then we hiked around the Manasquan Reservoir-- quickly-- because we didn't have the kids or the dog;

3) then we went to Tom's Tavern . . . some kind of biker bar in Howell with an actual heavy metal band (playing originals?) playing outside . . . definitely Trump country--

4) then we headed to Asbury Park-- fifteen minutes away but definitely the opposite politically-- and we had some high-end margaritas and Mexican food at Barrio Costero.