Youth athletes celebrating togetherSpotting a bald eagle in flightCarryout for lunch the next dayA Sunday of church and footballThe Berlin Bubble ProjectNetflix’s “All The Light We Cannot See”The initial snugness of jeans after a washWhen a quick text will doHaving dress shoes for yearsA speech that brings goose bumpsWhen all the Halloween stuff is away
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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – November 17, 2023
Parking is big bucks in Ocean City, as an average of $6 million in revenue is generated annually from paid parking each year at municipal lots and streets in the downtown area. It seems Ocean City thinks the revenue should be much higher with some comments this week about missed dollars in recent summers. It… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – November 10, 2023
The comments this week at City Hall about the Trump flags placed on the beach in Ocean City remind me of a similar, albeit more high-profile situation during the summer of 2020.In August of 2020, a Maryland man appeared on the Boardwalk with a vulgar sign condemning then-Gov. Larry Hogan for the masking policy he… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – November 10, 2023
The first hour home after school for both my boys looks similar.It’s straight to his room for Carson, who wants some electronics time as soon as he gets home. If he has a good day at school, we say go for it.For Beckett, it’s also directly to his room after a detour to the kitchen… Read more »
State Should Support Solar Project On Ag Land
The denial of a utility scale solar project on part of farm in Snow Hill by the Worcester County Commissioners is puzzling and concerning.On the agenda Tuesday was a 7.54-megawatt solar project proposed for 28 acres of a 103-acre farm in a rural part of the county. Putting aside the lack of appropriate reasoning outlined… Read more »
Things I Like – November 10, 2023
Restaurant offering specials for VetsAthletes showing mutual respectPassionate volunteersA great newspaper cartoonistThe life lessons my special needs son has taught meBonfires this time of yearA funeral home director’s sentimentalityThe Beckham documentaryA speech that makes you laugh, think and cryMacaroni and cheeseReading anything my kids write
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – November 3, 2023
While US Wind seems to be moving ahead through the regulatory process to build wind turbines off Ocean City, there appears to be some uncertainty surrounding the other identified developer, Ørsted. Anti-wind farm advocates have been touting this week’s news Ørsted has abandoned two wind farm projects off New Jersey’s coast as a potential indication… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – November 3, 2023
Watching my kids interact and have fun is a highlight of my life.I appreciate the insignificant, mundane daily moments, such as Beckett teasing his brother about not ever wanting to brush his hair, but it’s the shining examples of the unspoken, organic bond they share that brings tremendous value. It’s a special thing to witness.Last… Read more »
Things I Like – November 3, 2023
A quick grocery store runClose basketball gamesTeens who don’t curse when talking with friendsCounting how many times “bro” is used in those teen chatsBerlin’s Halloween spiritClever marketingHow a good teacher leaves a markLooking beyond the politicsRyan ReynoldsMoving post-game speeches by a coachWhen ambition is different than greed
Halloween Epitomizes Small Town Charm
On the power of collaboration for a cause, Helen Keller said, “Alone, we can do so little, together we can do so much.”The famous saying comes to mind when reflecting on Halloween in Berlin.Trick-or-treating is not an official town event, but it’s become one of the biggest annual draws for Berlin over the years. Some… Read more »