March 27, 2009

People in Society

See Neighbors Helping One Another Throughout the Community ...READ MORE

See Who Was Where and When

A spotlight on the local and regional bar and restaurant scene ...READ MORE

Developmental Center Theft

NEWARK - A Pocomoke woman was arrested on theft charges this week after a month-long investigation revealed she allegedly stole money that was intended for a mentally challenged Worcester County resident. On Monday, Worcester County Bureau of Investigation (WCBI) detectives arrested Martha Fagan Anderson, 60, of Pocomoke, a Worcester County Developmental Center employee, and charged her with felony theft scheme over $500. The arrest came after a one-month joint investigation involving a WCDC...READ MORE

We Remember Those We Have Lost

Angelo Michael Villani OCEAN CITY - Angelo Michael Villani, age 89, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at his home in Ocean City. Born in Philadelphia on July 31, 1919, he was the son of the late Ignazio and Concettina Villani. Villani moved to the Eastern Shore with his family in 1924. He was a graduate of Ocean City High School and worked in his father's business, I. Villani & Sons. He was manager of the Villa Nova Cottages in West Ocean City. He loved surf fishing and playing cards with his...READ MORE

Thoughts From The Publisher's Desk

Ever since he offered to become the town's first fire chief, I have wondered how Ocean City Fire Chief Chris Larmore gets paid his $1 annual salary. Staff writer Bryan Russo found out some details this week about the city's only 'community service' employee. Apparently, Larmore, who should be credited for this charitable act, receives his paycheck with the first fiscal year's payroll. It reportedly comes to about 85 cents with 15 cents withheld. Of that withholding, 8 cents goes to his pension,...READ MORE

Proposed Booze Hike Too Much Too Fast

In an effort to find money to save programs and help with a huge budget deficit, Maryland legislators are currently considering a wealth of bills, some aimed at increasing fees and at least one targeting a tax increase. House Bill 791 and Senate Bill 729 call for sweeping increases in the state's alcohol excise taxes. The bill supporters want to see hikes to 'the State tax rates for alcoholic beverages sold in Maryland from $1.50 to $6.00 per gallon for distilled spirits, from 40 cents to $1.60...READ MORE

Voices From The Readers

Community Board Should Make Cuts Editor: I applaud one of the Montego Bay board members for his recent letter to the editor regarding cutting salaries, expenses and also COLA for the town of Ocean City. I believe he should have gone a step further and made the same plea to the officers and board members in Montego Bay. As the old saying goes, 'Charity begins at home' and it couldn't be more true in this failing economy. Many people in this community are feeling the pinch and are being forced to...READ MORE

Friday, March 27--County Explores Further Budget Cut Options

BERLIN - If the Maryland state Board of Education upholds the Maintenance of Effort school funding level for Worcester County, refusing a waiver sought by the County Commissioners, it is unclear just how local government will find more funding for the school system. 'We have staff working on it now,' said County Commissioners President Louise Gulyas. 'We're not going to raise taxes. We're just going to have to find it elsewhere.' Gulyas did not dismiss the chance of taking money away from...READ MORE

Friday, March 27--Hotel Group Wants Installer In Carbon Monoxide Lawsuit

OCEAN CITY - The Ocean City lodging group, named as one of four defendants in the $30 million wrongful death lawsuit filed last February by the family of two Pennsylvania tourists who perished from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the Boardwalk motel room in June 2006, filed a cross claim this week against the owner of the company that installed the faulty water heater blamed for the tragedy. The original suit filed in U.S. District Court in February 2008 names as defendants the Bay Shore...READ MORE

Friday, March 27--Live Racing Guaranteed For 3 Years

BERLIN - The future of live racing at Ocean Downs is a little more secure this week as track officials and the horsemen who use the facility announced on Monday they had finalized a contract that will ensure the continuation of a live meet at the Berlin track for the next three years. For roughly the first month of 2009, the historic track near Ocean Pines was largely dark as contract negotiations stalled, with the track owners accusing the horsemen of holding out for a larger share of the...READ MORE

Friday, March 27--OCPD Seeks Retired Officers For Reserve Force

OCEAN CITY - Retired law enforcement officers in the area are being sought to help beef up the Ocen City Police Department's (OCPD) ranks to help with special events and other field and administrative duties. The OCPD is seeking the assistance of retired law enforcement officers who are willing to volunteer. The department implemented a reserve officer program a decade ago to help fill in the ranks with trained citizen volunteers. This year, the OCPD is hoping to attract retired law enforcement...READ MORE

Councilman Seeks Beach Booze Sales

OCEAN CITY - Having a beer (legally) on the beach may seem like a minor issue, but one city councilman says he's considering trying to take the first of many steps to provide an amenity that many deem to be a simple pleasure. At a recent Recreation and Parks Committee meeting, Councilman Jim Hall brought up the argument that all other major resorts allow the sale of alcohol and food on the beach, but Ocean City, with the exception of two plots of beach, does not. 'What's the difference between...READ MORE

Fire Chief Talks $1 Salary, Major Changes, Personnel Moves

OCEAN CITY - Chris Larmore has had quite a year as the chief of the newly merged Ocean City Fire Department, and he's got much more to show for it than just the $1 he made in salary. Larmore, the appointed figurehead of the merged volunteer and career fire department, has gone through a year of scrutiny, controversy and seemingly, has had his every move under constant watch by some since taking the reins and trying to move the fire department out of the turmoil and into the future. In an...READ MORE

House Finds No Problem With Slots In Service Clubs

ANNAPOLIS - A bill adding Worcester County to the list of Eastern Shore counties permitting slot machines in non-profit service clubs and fraternal organizations breezed through the House by an overwhelming margin this week, setting the stage for final approval by the Senate. House Bill 65, introduced by Democratic Delegates James Mathias and Norm Conway, would allow limited slot machine gambling in service clubs and fraternal organizations in Worcester County, such as the American Legion or the...READ MORE

Less Foreign Worker Dependency Projected In OC

OCEAN CITY - As unemployment reaches record numbers and a variety of economic indicators paint a bleak picture, some are wondering what that will mean for the thousands of foreign workers that flock to Ocean City each year. It has been said that the foreign workers who come to Ocean City each year do the jobs that others simply will not do, often working several jobs, grueling schedules and living in overcrowded apartments. Yet, the question that some people are asking is whether we will be...READ MORE

WCDC Denies Discrimination Allegations

BERLIN - The Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC) and two staffers named in a federal discrimination lawsuit filed against the agency by a former employee last month, alleging a long pattern of intimidation and discrimination that ended with the employee's termination in September 2008, have filed a formal answer to the complaint and are seeking to have the case dismissed. Former WCDC employee Jometta Johnson, through her attorney, last month filed suit against the agency and two of her...READ MORE

An Ocean City Fire Department Timeline

OCEAN CITY - In less than a year, the Ocean City entities that make up the fire department have gone from bitter rivals and largely divided to a new and unified organization. Here is a snapshot of that progress. How Bad It Got February 08: The volunteer fire company threatens to leave the town of Ocean City and go to West Ocean City and included this harsh statement in a letter to the Mayor and City Council. "The fire service has consistently been ranked highest in public opinion and trust...READ MORE

Authorities File Charges In Kidnapping Hoax

BERLIN - A Wilmington, Del. woman was arrested last week for providing a false statement to a police officer after investigators determined her wild story of being accosted by an Hispanic man at a party and forced at gunpoint to drive to Ocean City turned out to be a hoax. Around 6 a.m. last Sunday, Monet Jade Wallace, 21, of Wilmington, called Worcester County 911 service and made an allegation she had just escaped from a Dominican Republic man with a Spanish accent who had kidnapped her in...READ MORE

Berlin Lays Out Development Rules

BERLIN - A new public works agreement will govern major development in Berlin after the Berlin Mayor and Council approved the new regulations Monday night. The new public works agreement outlines the responsibilities of a developer building a project including new infrastructure, such as roads, and imposes performance and other bonds. The several times delayed agreement is meant to lay out the responsibility of developers to the town clearly, said Mayor Gee Williams. A couple of recent...READ MORE

Berlin’s Main Street Program To Absorb Commercial Group

BERLIN - A fading commercial association in Berlin will be folded into Berlin's Main Street program to provide more benefits to the town. Berlin's Commercial District Management Authority (CDMA), which is funded by business license fees, has in the past spent that funding as required on marketing, specifically on a billboard and a brochure. 'Since August, we've not had a quorum at any meeting, and no direction from the board,' said Main Street Coordinator Michael Day. At the most recent meeting,...READ MORE

Commissioners, Mayor Differ Over Slots Appointment Process

ANNAPOLIS - Local officials were in Annapolis this week to testify on a bill which would, among other things, carve out a slice of the potential slots revenue from Ocean Downs for the Ocean Pines community and repeal the requirement that the Ocean City mayor participate in the appointment of a local development council to manage those funds in the future. Worcester County Commissioners Louise Gulyas and Judy Boggs were in Annapolis on Wednesday to testify on behalf of the bill introduced in the...READ MORE

Familiar Face Crowned Shore’s Fastest Oyster Shucker

WEST OCEAN CITY - A new champion was crowned and a new standard was set last weekend at the 6th Annual 'Fastest Shucker on the Shore' contest at the Greene Turtle in West Ocean City. For the last six years, some of the best oyster shuckers on the Eastern Shore have gathered for the annual event at the Greene Turtle in West Ocean City. The contest draws hundreds of oyster fans and typically thousands of icy, salty raw oysters are shucked and consumed on a Sunday afternoon all in the name of a...READ MORE

Fehrer Inducted Into Women's Hall Of Fame

BERLIN - Ilia Fehrer, who once received death threats from opponents during her career as one of the first and most powerful environmental advocates in Worcester County, was honored with membership in the Maryland Women's Hall of Fame this month. Fehrer, who died in 2007, transformed not only the laws, but managed the more difficult task of transforming the culture of Worcester County, said Carolyn Cummins, a fellow environmental activist and spokesperson for a group of seven women, Ilia...READ MORE

Local Bills Moving As Key Crossover Date Nears

ANNAPOLIS - With the 2009 Maryland General Assembly session entering its final stretch, several bills germane to Worcester County and Ocean City finally started moving somewhat this week as the deadline for legislation to cross from one chamber to the other without complications rapidly approaches. Crossover Day, or the point in the session calendar when legislation introduced in the House, must be approved and sent over to the Senate for approval, or vice versa, arrives on Monday, putting many...READ MORE

Mathias Hosting Food Bank Benefit

WEST OCEAN CITY - Responding to the needs of the community, Delegate James Mathias (38B) is sponsoring a benefit for the Eastern Shore of Maryland Food Bank on Sunday, from 3-7 p.m., at the Greene Turtle West featuring the Rockin' Jake Band, a New Orleans favorite. 'This is a great opportunity to help those who need it most, in these trying times. Jake is using this occasion to show his gratitude to the people who came to his rescue when he lost his home during Hurricane Katrina,' Mathias...READ MORE

Residents Stress Growth, Preservation In Survey

BERLIN - While Berlin's new comprehensive plan will be completed ahead of the state deadline, the work has been delayed by the results of a town survey, which revealed new directions to include in the planning document. Seven of the 11 required comprehensive plan components have been completed, and five of those elements have been recommended by the Berlin Planning Commission for approval. The Berlin Mayor and Council must approve the final draft of the comprehensive plan by October, a deadline...READ MORE

Stephen Decatur Senior’s Dream Becoming A Reality

OCEAN CITY - Like many young people, Clarke Bliss has always dreamed of leaving his small town for the bright lights of the big city. Yet, in just a few short months, that dream will become a reality for the Stephen Decatur High School senior. Bliss was recently accepted to New York City's Pace University, which is regarded as one of the finest theatre institutions in the country, and was one of 35 students out of more than 700 whom auditioned that were chosen to be a part of the Manhattan-based...READ MORE

Coastal Lax Opens Inaugural Season

BERLIN- The new Coastal Lacrosse Club began its inaugural season last weekend with a full slate of games at the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex in Berlin. The Coastal Lacrosse Club formed earlier this year with the goal of offering another option for young players in the ever-growing field of youth lacrosse programs in the area. Coastal Lacrosse is a member of the Delaware Youth Lacrosse Foundation, a regional chapter of U.S. Lacrosse, and it offers league opportunities for boys and girls...READ MORE

Decatur Routs Crisfield, 22-0

BERLIN- Solid starting pitching and strong defense have long been the hallmarks of the Stephen Decatur varsity softball team and the Seahawks got a little of both along with a lot of clutch hitting as they routed visiting Crisfield, 22-0, in a season opener shortened by the slaughter rule at home on Tuesday. Decatur was already leading 6-0 in the third inning before the Seahawks strung together a bunch of hits in the fourth to push the lead to 13-0 and essentially settle the issue. During the...READ MORE

Mallards Drop Opener, 15-8

BERLIN- With a tough assignment in the season opener, Worcester Prep's boys' varsity lacrosse team fell, 15-8, to host Towson High in Baltimore County on Tuesday. After a week-long layoff for spring break and senior trips, the Mallards took their show on road on Tuesday for a season opener against always-tough Towson High in the hot bed of lacrosse in Baltimore County. The Mallards acquitted themselves well but lost to the Generals, 15-8. Brad Harris led the Mallards with three goals, while...READ MORE

Seacrets Wins Hoops Title

OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department's men's winter basketball league wrapped up its season last week with the team from Seacrets topping One Mission, 65-54, in the championship game. After a see-saw contest early on, the team from Seacrets steadily pulled away from One Mission for the 11-point win in the title game. Seacrets' Curtis Chandler led all scorers with 20 points in the title game, while Jeremy Sturgis added 12 and Toney Miller pitched in 10. John Wulff scored 18...READ MORE

Seahawks Fall to Rams in Opener

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur's boys' varsity lacrosse team battled Bayside Conference rival Parkside to a 5-5 tie at the intermission on Tuesday before a third quarter scoring binge by the Rams opened up the otherwise tight contest. Parkside got the on board first in the game between Bayside heavyweights on Tuesday, but Decatur scored twice on goals by Matt Doherty and Nick Abbatacchio to take an early 2-1 lead. Decatur's Tyler Bollinger scored with time running out in the first quarter to stake the...READ MORE

Seahawks Pound Crabbers, 14-2

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur's varsity baseball team relied on a solid starting pitching performance and timely hitting to rout visiting Crisfield, 14-2, in the home opener on Tuesday. Seahawk starter Brad Stiles turned in a workman-like performance on mound, scattering four hits and striking out four over five innings on Tuesday. Stiles also helped his own cause, delivering a base hit up the middle that scored two runs in the decisive fourth inning. Both teams traded blows in the first two innings...READ MORE

Second Half Burst Leads Seahawks Over Rams

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur's girls' varsity lacrosse team got its season off to a good start on Tuesday with an 11-3 win over Bayside rival Parkside thanks to a quick burst of offense to start the second half after a sluggish first 25 minutes of play. The Seahawks did put pressure on the Rams' goal in the first half, but trailed early and didn't score until just over five minutes remained in the period. Parkside, however, got off to a good start, scoring first at the 14:47 mark of the first half to...READ MORE

Worcester Girls Fall, 14-10

TOWSON- Worcester Prep's girls' varsity lacrosse team gave traditional Baltimore-area powerhouse Towson High all it could handle in its season opener on Tuesday before falling to the Generals, 14-10. The Mallards opened the 2009 campaign with a rare road game on the other side of the Chesapeake Bay against Towson and played well against the Generals. Worcester's Molly Dickerson led the Mallards with five goals, while Jackie Wangel added a single goal and three assists. Senior Alex Lewis was...READ MORE

Who's Playing When and Where Musically Speaking

Back of the bag 410-250-3337 130 St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, March 27: Nothin' But Trouble Saturday, March 28: The Rob Fahey Band Every Wednesday: Open Mic Hosted By Tungsten Groove Buxy's Salty Dog 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, March 27: DJ BK Saturday, March 28: Electric Company Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 410-524-1000 On the beach, 118th St. Friday, March 27: Mardi Gras Carnival Castaway's 64th St. On The Bay , 410-524-9090 Thursday, April 2: Re-Opening...READ MORE

Fatherhood Adventures

When it comes to pictures of our son, my wife and I could be a bit crazy. We take photos of him doing anything and everything. With all the new things happening each and every day, we just leave our camera on the living room table because you just never know when it will be a Kodak moment, or, in our case, a Nikon moment. Around our house, the camera is used just about every day, even if it's just a couple snaps here and there. There are certain times that scream camera, but I am starting to...READ MORE

Ocean City Scores Statewide Honors

OCEAN CITY - It was virtually a clean sweep for Ocean City at Monday's 55th Annual Restaurant Association of Maryland Stars of the Industry Gala Awards in Baltimore, as the some of the resort's biggest names took home the night's most prestigious honors. Ocean City restaurants captured an award in every category they were nominated, including Favorite Restaurant, Favorite Bar, Wine and Beverage Program of the Year, and the night's top honor, Restaurateur of the Year. Seacrets owner Leighton...READ MORE

Star Charities at the St. Patty's Day Parade

Star Charities recently participated in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Ocean City. Above, Morgan Curry, a student at Stephen Decatur High School, who impersonated Elvis, is pictured with parade chair Susan Curtis. The float featured the upcoming 12th Annual Alzheimer's Gala "Vegas Escape", which will take place on Sunday, May 17 at the Clarion Fontainebleau in the Crystal Ballroom from 3-8 p.m. Tickets cost $40 each and are available at 410-213-8770 or 410-641-7667. ...READ MORE

Berlin Heritage Foundation Holds 16th Annual Dinner

The Berlin Heritage Foundation held its 16th Annual Eastern Shore Dinner last weekend at Harrison's Harbor Watch. The foundation was created to promote the history of the community with the major goal being the restoration of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum on Main Street. Among those attending the annual dinner benefit were, from left, Bob Bell, Dollie Gorman, Joan and Jim Barbour, Geren and Claudine Mortensen, Paul Gorman and Mary Russell. ...READ MORE

OP Garden Club Chooses Arbor Day Location

Ocean Pines Garden Club recently picked its tree planting location for Arbor Day. Pictured, from left, are Jan Tillman, Gail Jankowski, Penny McGrath, Don Davis, Darlene Musitano and Carolyn Henglein. ...READ MORE

PNC Bank at the St. Patty's Day Parade

PNC Bank was well represented in this month's St. Patrick's Day Parade in Ocean City. Pictured are Jamie Shrewsbury, Dana Wilson, Darlene Brittingham, Kerri Hancock and friend Tracy, April Sanders, Abbi Irelan, Georgina Cathell and Elizabeth Brosnahan (go-kart) ...READ MORE

Three OP/OC Kiwanis Club Members UP for Volunteer Program

Three members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City were among the volunteer nominees representing Worcester County in the Maryland's Most Beautiful Annual Volunteers Program. Pictured, from left, are Phil Lassiter, Al Kastner and Dave Landis. ...READ MORE

Winners of First Annual Pick the Oscars Contest

Winners of the Ocean City/Berlin Rotary First Annual Pick the Oscars Contest were Linda Katzman and Edie Brennan, who split the contest proceeds. Above are the Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club Treasurer David Blair, Brennan and President Stan Kahn. The remaining proceeds will benefit nursing scholarships at Atlantic General Hospital. ...READ MORE

Perdue Farms Presents $240,000 to United Way

Jim Perdue, chairman of Perdue Farms, third from left, presents a check for more than $240,000 to Kathleen Momme, Executive Director of the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore. Pictured from left, are Gary Miller, Perdue Regional Human Resources Manager; Gus Lebois, Perdue Vice President of Club/C-Store/Drug Store Sales; Perdue; Jennifer Cannon, Perdue Category Sales Manager; Momme; Lisa Mann, United Way Director of Donor Relations; Bill Middleton, United Way Board President; and Gage Thomas,...READ MORE

Shore Up! Awarded a $6000 Community Needs Grant

Shore-Up! Inc. has been awarded a $6,000 Community Needs Program grant from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) to provide free tax preparation and electronic filing. Above, Spicer Bell, CFES President, presents the grant check to Maria Morris, Shore Up! Planning Administrator ...READ MORE

Raffle Winner Donates Winnings

At last weekend's 6th Annual Fastest Shucker on the Shore Contest at the Greene Turtle West, Donna Evans of the Embers was the winner of the 50-50 raffle. She immediately donated her winnings to DJ Wax, who was on hand playing music for the event to help him and his family pay for medical treatments for his son. ...READ MORE

My Thoughts

The old guy is not exactly the optimistic type. He's too old to always see the half-full side of things. He is not a pessimist. He's a realist. There's a difference. However, Insider does not remember ever hearing and reading about so much gloom and doom in the world. It all has to do with money and all the negativity can be depressing if you watch enough TV and read enough about it. Not sure who said it first, maybe Winston Churchill, but if it's true all the world's wars have to do with...READ MORE

A Week in Business

Education Seminar Set For First-Time Home Buyers WEST OCEAN CITY--- ¾ A group of sales professionals of Prudential Carruthers West Ocean City office will deliver an informative consumer seminar on 'How you can buy your first home and receive a tax credit of $8,000' on Thursday, April 21, from 5-7. It will also feature local lenders to assist in qualifying and showing the first time buyer how they can purchase with the new government loans that allow them to receive an $8,000 rebate. The goal...READ MORE

Why Time Is Now To Convert To A Roth?

 OCEAN CITY - Since its introduction in 1997, the Roth IRA has enjoyed great popularity •€' and it's easy to understand why. If eligible, Roth IRA owners can make after-tax contributions and withdraw them, tax-free, at any time. Rollover or converted contributions can also be withdrawn at any time, although they may be subject to the 10-percent penalty tax. Once the account has been open and funded for five years, distributions will be income tax- and penalty-free if the account...READ MORE

OC/Berlin Optimist Club Presents Essay Contest Winners

On March 19, the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club presented the winners with awards for their achievement in its annual essay contest. This year's topic was, 'The Power of Youth.' Pictured, from left, are Sabrina Kunciw standing in for sister Dominique from Worcester Prep who won first place; Spencer Cropper of Stephen Decatur High School who won second place; and David Hitch, third place, Snow Hill High School. ...READ MORE

Star of the Week Bike Winners at Buckingham Elementary

The 'Star of the Week' bike winners for third grade at Buckingham Elementary School were recently announced. Above are Taronn Rounds, Levi Metzgler, Tristan McDonough, Anna Eubanks, Roger Pacella and Dee Irwin. These bikes were donated by McDonalds, Wal-Mart, the local Kiwanis Club and Buckingham Elementary School. ...READ MORE

Scenes from Worcester Prep's Upper School Dance

Attending Worcester Prep's Upper School dance recently are, from left, Kyle Joseph, Rehoboth Beach; Stephen Nichols, Berlin; Hunter Harmon, Rehoboth Beach; Matt Carey, Seaford; and Billy Tyler, Ocean City. ...READ MORE

2nd Grade Students from Snow Hill Visit Cedar Chapel Special School

Students in Will Tignor's second grade class at Snow Hill Elementary School last month visited Allison Lucas' class at Cedar Chapel Special School.  Tignor's students had recorded songs that Lucas' students use to learn everyday in their class.  To understand some of the special needs of Cedar Chapel students, Tignor's class covered their hands with socks while working in the classroom. This collaboration allows Snow Hill Students to understand the...READ MORE

Most Blessed Sacrament Kindergarteners show off St. Patty's Day Projects

Kindergarden students from Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School show off their leprechaun ears they made for St. Patrick's Day. Pictured, kneeling from left, are Emma Veirs,Ethan Griffith, Nicole DiAmico, Brendan Mullins, Taylor Barrett, Lauren Kemp, Morgan Carlson and Emily Selba; and, standing from left, Jessica Delisi, Samantha McManus, Tommy Kangas, Jack Cain, Riley Rayne, Mary Mergott, Connor Carpenter, Tess Mariner, Eleni Kangas, Jacob Shoup ...READ MORE

Puppet Shows by Most Blessed Sacrament Students

The middle school students of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School recently prepared several puppet shows in their language arts classes to celebrate poetry month. Above, Gracie Riley, Michelle Curtis, Noelle Brown and Tabby Hayes get ready to present their puppet show to Dolphin Club members of the kindergarten, first and second grade classes.  ...READ MORE

Things I Like

Lazy rainy days at home An old sweatshirt with a loose collar Picking up new toys for my son That Madoff is going away for a long time Playing Wii Sports Close •€˜March Madness' games Sleeping on sheets straight from the dryer Sean Penn as •€˜Harvey Milk' Snacking on peanuts A Guinness on St. Patrick's Day Driving home from work on Fridays ...READ MORE

What's Your Sign?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Putting yourself in someone else's shoes isn't easy for you. But if you do it, you'll gain a better perspective of what you need to do to achieve your goals. Be open to new ideas. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): There are still some problems you might have to deal with before moving on to your next project. It's a good idea to accept help from those who share your objectives. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): It's time to recognize the difference between those who are truly...READ MORE