A random run-in to an old friendDinner in OC then WinterfestThe movie, “Till”Traditional Christmas musicWhen an accident is not as bad as it looksMeeting new people“The Great Christmas Light Fight” showUgly Sweater dress up daysA young kid’s reaction to a Santa callNew Year’s resolutionsWatching kids grow through Christmas cards
Author Archives: Steven Green
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – December 23, 2022
It’s the week in the year to take a few moments and look back at the predictions I made for the news in 2022. Here’s how I fared:Right On The Mark It was the right call when I predicted Worcester County Public Schools would not follow other school systems and start the new year virtual… Read more »
Things I Like – December 16, 2022
World Cup soccer passionWhat my wife brings home from a Christmas cookie partyMy son’s excitement for ringing the church ballPhotos of past vacationsThick socks on cold daysAnything by TastykakeImpressive low-budget moviesCriminal case documentariesSnacks during football gamesWorking a half day when possibleBig cities with cobblestone streets
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – December 16, 2022
As of last summer, there was hope Ocean City could land the U.S. Navy Blue Angels demonstration team for the 2024 Ocean City Air Show. With the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds already secured for 2023, the focus was on 2024 for the first Blue Angels show since 2019. Those hopes were dashed this week when… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – December 16, 2022
Dentist appointments with Carson are always interesting.As far as Monday went, there was some good news and bad news for Carson.The good news was he had a half day of school. The bad news was it was due to a teeth cleaning. His facial expression when he learned about his Monday told the story. He… Read more »
Parents Maintain Similar Education Concerns
It seems in the world of education everything is always changing with the exception being parent concerns. The top priorities expressed last week during a public budget input session all sound familiar – small class sizes, competitive teacher salaries and modern technology options. A review of articles from 10 and 15 years on the same… Read more »
Things I Like – December 9, 2022
Funny Christmas sweatersIntensity of World Cup gamesAvoiding a ticket on Virginia’s Route 13The movie, “Lifemark”Leaving work after a deadline is metMariner’s Country DownAll the current food options in BerlinTuna nachos at Braddah Barney’sA winner in those “big claw” gamesTeens celebrating togetherEasy return policies
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – December 9, 2022
Monday was a doozie, reminding me Autism can be sad, frustrating and emotional.The day started fine for Carson, our 12-year-old special needs son with a complicated diagnosis that most simplistically can be referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder. The term spectrum is perfect because the severity of the disabilities spans a wide range, and each… Read more »
County Ends Sports Complex For Now
It only took a matter of hours for the new slate of Worcester County Commissioners to effectively squash a sports complex. Once the election came and went, it was clear the sports complex, as proposed, would be abandoned, but it was mildly surprising it happened at the group’s first meeting.Calling it “premature,” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – December 9, 2022
In the coming months the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future will be getting a lot of attention. Last year the Maryland General Assembly passed this sweeping legislation outlining where public education must go over the next decade. The intentions of the legislation seem sound on the surface, but it comes with tremendous pressure on local school… Read more »