In the pantheon of great ideas, sure, there's remote control, central air and golf carts, among other things. But not even such paragons of comfort and convenience occupy the same airspace at what promises to be The Social Event Of The Season here in our corner of creation.
Imagine: The chance to enhance what is already a grand slam — The Miracle League Field in East Lyme that serves children with disabilities throughout the region — by honoring two of the region's cleanup hitters at a setting with water views ... but beginning the night by watching the Kentucky Derby together on the big screen.
Throw in a couple of mint juleps and someone might even utter, "Is this heaven? No, it's Westbrook."
Mad props and bon mots to Niantic Rotary, whose 2022 gala at Water's Edge in a few weeks (Derby Day, May 7 beginning at 5:30) is a can't miss. Perhaps by the end of the night, the Miracle League Field will raise enough money for Phase 2 of its evolution — adding a playscape and concession facilities — all while Rotary gives community service awards to Ann Irr Dagle and Filomena's owner Mike Buscetto.