A recent report showed fewer cigarettes are being bought in Maryland. There seems to be much debate over whether it’s economic concerns limiting people’s spending power, smokers trying to quit or simply folks finding their cigarettes in neighboring states.Sales are reportedly down 25 percent year to date since the per-pack tax was doubled to $2… Read more »
I used to really like to eat. It was a pleasure and sometimes even a sin, depending on what was in front of me. These days meals are something to finish as soon as possible because there’s always something else more important going on, namely my 3-month-old baby.As recent as three months ago, as a… Read more »
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
As a follow up to last week’s column, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan called to assure the public the Ocean City Dog Playground has not officially been named after Ocean City Recreation and Parks Director Tom Shuster. During the ribbon cutting ceremony last week, the new facility was referred to as Shuster Dog Park with… Read more »
Wanting something for a long timeRunning with my son in the jogging strollerSound of a boat motor starting in the distanceKid watching in a busy Boardwalk arcadeHow differently people eat steamed crabsPeople who hear rumors but don’t spread themLeftovers the day after grilling outPlanning aheadBuying something with a $1 coinEarly morning when the beach is… Read more »
By attaching Recreation and Parks Director Tom Shuster’s name to the Ocean City Dog Playground, Ocean City has opened itself up to criticism. In this case, I think it’s legitimate. The city recently decided against naming city facilities after residents over concerns it would set a precedent that could ultimately lead to some citizens taking… Read more »
With all the tropical activity off our coast this month and the subsequent record number of rescues by the Ocean City Beach Patrol, it’s startling there have been no fatalities reported this summer.Certainly, the beach patrol and its staff deserve much of the credit for saving lives and keeping a watchful eye over the water…. Read more »
Those old blue and yellow surf matsCatching a glimpse of a shooting starSwimming in a pool at nightDriving to AssateagueA fresh perspective on a complicated matterPlaying with my son on the floorA full night’s sleepWhen I am inspired to write an editorialA piece of thick cheesecake with no toppingKeeping things simpleGetting corn on the cob… Read more »
The Ocean City Police Department held a series of gang recognition training sessions for residents and businesses this week. The training, a good thing if it educates the public, is noteworthy for a couple reasons. First, it’s the first time the g-word has been broached publicly in Ocean City, and, secondly, people are taking it… Read more »
The Ocean City Mayor and Council heard some more about a potential wind farm off the Maryland coast this week. If the proposal ever comes to fruition, the alternative energy it produces could power as many as 136,000 homes in the region when at capacity.One clear message was delivered to Bluewater Wind, the company pitching… Read more »