The Summer Olympics start today in China with a lot of pomp and circumstance in the form of the opening ceremonies. As far as Olympics go, the old guy finds the summer version more entertaining than its winter brother. He likes the sports featured in these games, particularly gymnastics, baseball, track and field and swimming,… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2008
Tuesday, August 5 – Local Resident Sitting Pretty With White Marlin
OCEAN CITY – Last night was one for the books at the 35th Annual White Marlin Open, which kicked off Monday and concludes in Ocean City on Friday.Tournament officials reported their busiest day ever at the weigh scale with more than 40 fish weighed in. Exactly 300 boats are competing in this year’s event for… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): There might still be some uncertainty about the decision you made. But a quick check of the facts should reassure you that you’re doing the right thing.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): The tidy Taurean needs to be a little more flexible about accepting some changes to those carefully… Read more »
Things I Like
Saturday morningsA seagull squawking in the distancePicking up laundry from the drycleanerSkim milkRandy Pausch’s “The Last Lecture”An iced latte with one SplendaThe sounds my son makes when he’s excitedA weed-less flowerbedWatching a dog swim in the oceanMosquito repellant that actually worksSunday mornings
Monday, August 4 – White Marlin Open Kicks Off
OCEAN CITY – The 35th Annual White Marlin Open officially got underway early this morning with most of the seven-year-low 300 boats parading out of the Ocean City Inlet in the middle of the night in front of hundreds of spectators.After weeks of speculation about the possible effects of soaring diesel prices and a shaky… Read more »