Trying out a new roller coasterGetting away on a rainy weekendCautious young driversAsking a question when the answer is already knownA hotel with a heated poolWaterfront cocktails with friendsSenior citizens in a tie dyeMy teen overcoming adversityOvertime game emotionsDifferent takes on Osso BucoA talented young artist
Author Archives: Steven Green
County Right Not To Set Precedent
The Worcester County Commissioners flirted with a dangerous precedent this week, but they did not make the mistake in the end.By a 3-4 vote, the commissioners opted against a motion to increase mileage and hourly pay rates for local bus contractors beyond what the Worcester County Board of Education approved in its proposed budget. The… Read more »
Things I Like – May 6, 2022
A lively live auction at a fundraiserHow the Ravens draftBreakfast made by someone elseThe Berlin Farmers Market’s growthGratitude from a kidParents who keep youth sports in perspectiveGrilled shrimp with anythingNot using an alarm clockUnique sea shell collectionsSmell of an old leather baseball gloveA hammock on a beach
Teacher Shortages A Growing Concern
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week across the country, and many local schools and parents showered educators with tokens to demonstrate their gratitude for all they do on a daily basis.These well-intentioned efforts seem to be appreciated by teachers who are in the last month of a long school year. It’s important to demonstrate support and thankfulness… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – May 6, 2022
Take everything day to day.It’s what parenting reminds us daily about life.I view each day with my boys, 13 and 12, as restarts. Each kid is different, and most of the time I can tell where their heads are first thing in the morning.I always strive to be steady with them, or “Even Steven” as… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – May 6, 2022
The general public’s consternation is understandable over a wild horse having to be relocated from Assateague Island due to becoming, “increasingly aggressive towards park visitors and staff when pursuing human food or when park staff attempted to redirect him or his band away from crowded visitor use areas such as campgrounds and parking areas but… Read more »
Things I Like – April 29, 2022
Birds actively building their nestsBerlin’s Main Street at nightFeeling connected with my teenagerPictures under the OC PierNBA playoff upsetsGeese formation flying overheadA lab’s love of a tennis ballFried oyster sandwich fundraisersHow simple life was in collegeThinking before speakingCookies warm from the oven
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – April 29, 2022
There are negatives with raising teens, but I try to be a glass half full type in my life. Therefore, here are some positives I have noted of late with my soon to be 14-year-old eighth grader. With a big research paper project underway for English, Pam and I were curious what Beckett would select… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – April 29, 2022
Ocean City has experienced success through the model of providing early seed dollars to help get new special events up and running. The latest being the Professional Bull Riding event with town officials agreeing this week to provide $75,000 in advance support in exchange for a ticket revenue sharing plan. The dollars are needed as… Read more »
Berlin’s Frustration With County Justified
It’s understandable Town of Berlin officials are irritated about the lack of communication from the county regarding the development of a sports complex just outside town limits. The county’s response has been it wanted to wait until the public hearing was passed and the bond resolution approved before diving into details with the town as… Read more »