Got back from vacation just after midnight last night. It is so nice to get away from the everyday activities of life and travel with my wife and daughters. We went to New York City last Friday to tour Columbia University. What a campus and what a history that university has.

Then we went to Tom's Restaurant and discovered while eating there that it is the exterior shot for "Seinfeld." That was cool and I had my picture taken outside.

Friday night we stayed with Sarah R. who lives in New York City. She gave us an insider's view of Columbia, where she had graduated and is attending again (for a few more weeks), and a unique look at the city. It was a special experience for our family to be welcomed by her...quite different than a hotel.

On Saturday we went to AMDA, the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, for an open house. They are all about training actors for the practical side of drama. Acting, singing, dancing, and even stage combat. Quite a good experience to be there.

My daughter Emily enjoyed visiting both Columbia and AMDA and I think would enjoy either, though she definitely has a favorite.

So one of my daughters, Rosie, is finishing college this next year and one is finishing high school. Life just keeps moving on.