A kid doctor’s appointment is not the ideal way to spend a day off from work, but Carson makes it enjoyable by being himself.Full travel days with our 11-year-old special needs son for medical appointment provide an opportunity to remember and reflect on how far he has come in his life. These sort of take-stock… Read more »
Author Archives: Steven Green
Things I Like – February 12, 2021
A great movie based off an even better bookCelebrities who leave huge tipsHot burgers fresh off the grillScanning magazine covers at a storeA sunny day after a snow stormHand-written thank you notesGood news at a doctor’s appointmentThe joy in a dog chasing a ball on the beachOld album collectionsMemorial services who celebrate the deceasedA well-timed… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – February 5, 2021
The grim reality is it’s going to take most of 2021 for a majority to get the COVID-19 vaccination. Barring major changes in the distribution model, it’s a supply vs. demand matter as well as a practical and logistical impossibility to have higher expectations. Leaving out the political machinations and conspiracy theories from both sides… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – February 5, 2021
“They always come back.”This was a simple sentence from a friend, a father of four adults, in a conversation about my 12-year-old son.It was not that long ago I would have done anything for a few minutes of breathing room from my kids. It’s quite the opposite these days, and it’s been interesting to observe… Read more »
Things I Like – February 5, 2021
Games with the kids on a snow dayShoveling snow once or twice a yearHow excited my kids still get for hotel staysA wave from someone who thinks I’m someone elsePivotingThe first drink after weeks without oneComing home to a completed house projectA group of kids at play in the backyardPeaceful dinners outThe rare time good… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 29, 2021
There was a lot of unjustified outrage this week over the Ocean City St. Patrick’s Parade being cancelled. It was a no-brainer decision that seemed inevitable.The only way this event could possibly be held under the current health advisories – remember crowd sizes in excess of 10 individuals are still discouraged – is without attendees… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 29, 2021
Social media can be a wasteland at times, but it has been a tremendous asset to us over the years when it comes to our special needs kid.The challenges of parenting vary with each child. In our house, our issues are complex with our 11- and 12-year-old adopted boys, but we take great comfort in… Read more »
In-Fighting Over In-Person Learning Unproductive
There is no productive reason for this ongoing war of words through letters, newspaper columns and press conferences between the governor, the state superintendent of schools and the teachers’ union.The focus needs to be ensuring public schools are as safe as possible while committing to the highest level of in-person instruction as possible. The political… Read more »
Things I Like – January 29, 2021
Days without meetingsIn-depth interviewsFinding a binge-worthy showStories of people helping strangersPocket doorsBlack-and-white photos framedThe drop in the price of televisions over the yearsPositive news in these challenging timesTrying different styles of eggs benedictTaking my kids to big citiesPudgy baby hands
Committee Approach On Fire/EMS Issues Wise
Creating a committee to study the complex issues surrounding fire department funding in Worcester County is an appropriate direction.Though they face similar issues, mostly centered around funding, the needs and concerns of the various fire departments in Worcester County vary by their response areas. Forming a committee of commissioners, fire service leaders and county staff… Read more »