The short holiday week won this week, and I can’t seem to get my thoughts together for this space. Therefore, here’s an older column from January 2021 of some experiences with my sons, who are now 15 and 14 years old.The 12-year-old kid in the house has a different view of independence than his parents.Independence… Read more »
Category: Beach Living
Students & Announcements – January 5, 2024
The PreK-3 students at Ocean City Elementary showed off their holiday, surprising their elf “Jingle” with ornaments to color and hang on their classroom tree. Pictured are students from Kara Casale and Grace Heflin’s PreK-3 class with their special ornaments. Submitted PhotosXThroughout the years, the Holiday Bazaar at Worcester Prep has grown and changed but… Read more »
WPS Lower School Students Visit Santa
Worcester Preparatory School’s Lower School students eagerly lined up to visit Santa and give gifts to those in need at Diakonia before holiday break. Pictured with Santa are first graders, seated from left, Romie Crevecoeur, Savannah Baker, Ellie Tunis, Esme Johnston and Harper Haley, and, standing, Jack Farr, Sloane Van Dalen, Christian Williams, Jacob Bergey,… Read more »
OC Elementary’s Girls on the Run Program
Ocean City Elementary’s Girls on the Run program, which is open to all third and fourth grade girls, recently wrapped up its second season with coaches Lauren Brueckner and Kim Prince. So far 20 OCES girls have participated. Pictured are some of the participants.
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – December 29, 2023
About 12 years ago, our neighbor organized a kickball game on Christmas Day afternoon. Ever since, aside from the pandemic, a group of us have burned off some Christmas energy together with laughs and camaraderie.It’s a fun tradition my sons, Beckett, 15, and Carson, 14, have enjoyed growing up with as part of Christmas Day.By… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – December 29, 2023
The Ocean City Boat Parade was once a popular event that celebrated the start of the marlin fishing season. Usually held on the third Sunday in June, it attracted thousands of spectators.Originating in 1938, the parade was suspended during World War II and not resumed until 1947. Charter boats, commercial fishing vessels, and even privately-owned… Read more »
Things I Like – December 29, 2023
Santa on a fire truckExposed bird nests high up in trees this time of yearA puppy’s smooth bellyHappy Birthday Jesus stickersDriving around the day after a big stormThe writings of Dr. SuessA vehicle with a great defrostFast starts to a bookAn angel atop a Christmas treeSugar cookiesHearing rain from bed
OC Elementary Learn Author Study
Kindergarten students at Ocean City Elementary School recently began a Mo Willems author study. The students learned what information is found on the front cover of a book and then created their own book covers using the character, Pigeon. Pictured are Naisa Kc, Ryleigh Horn, Blakely Hemp and Makenna Whigham from Laura Black’s class. Submitted… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – December 22, 2023
The holiday buildup combined with the typical workload got the best of me this week. Therefore, I’m cheating a bit this week and looking back at some past Christmas reflections in this space. Forgive me for slacking but here goes with some memories.2019: A morning spent in the emergency room will surely make this a… Read more »
Things I Like – December 22, 2023
Smell of a real Christmas treeBig wave photosThe Christmas morning exhaustion when the kids are littleMy teenager liking to workReflecting while driving in silenceSmiles on youth athletes’ facesA puppy as a Christmas giftBirthday greetings on FacebookA tree wrapped with holiday lightsClassic Christmas moviesNot working the day after Christmas