My kids have learned a lot about loss this year as three of their grandparents have passed away since March.The latest being two weeks ago when my mom’s husband of 10 years, Bob Bell, died. The service was held last Sunday.In the days leading up to the service, Beckett said he wanted to talk about… Read more »
That hurricane season is overA cherished classic carFast technical supportA heavy penLight email inbox daysCookies in milk with my kidsA big kitchenPacking bathing suits for a vacationHow excited the dogs get when I walk inOcean sounds in a conch shellLarge, wrap-around front porches
At last week’s organization meeting, the Ocean City Mayor and Council resembled the Worcester County Commissioners. The commissioners routinely make decisions in private before the issues are even discussed privately. The majority of the council did just that last week.The vote for the council president was clearly orchestrated beforehand. Before outlining his position that Councilman… Read more »
Carson turned 9 years old Monday.He’s so incredible school was closed for him on his special day as well as the day after. That’s at least what we told him and he loved it.Since Carson is not one for being the center of attention, big birthday parties are not his thing. I will never forget… Read more »
This week’s election was a fascinating one, and here are some of my thoughts.•Mary Beth Carozza is the story of this election on the local front.When asked over the last few months my prediction on the State Senate District 38 race, I simply said I thought it would be tight and the winner may not… Read more »
A big breakfast after churchWhite chocolateThat half hour on Sunday when both my boys watched football with meWave watching at the Inlet during a storm60 MinutesFox Gold Coast theater’s heated seatsWhen the weather is not a factorPeace and quiet in the houseRemote start vehicles on cold morningsMy son’s “Be Kind” shirtClever rebranding campaigns
One day my kids will realize how fortunate they are when it comes to Halloween.When I was growing up in Salisbury, my Halloween nights were similar to what a majority of people did when they were young. I got dressed up and walked around the neighborhood to about a dozen homes or so. Many homes… Read more »
In a candidate forum with WBOC’s Steve Hammond Tuesday night, Senator Jim Mathias and Delegate Mary Beth Carozza were given the opportunity to ask each other a question. Mathias lobbed a softball first to Carozza asking her why public service was her chosen profession. When it was Carozza’s turn, she went hard at Mathias asking… Read more »
That all the election signs will soon be goneNutella on anythingBlack and white photographyWhen something sparks an old memoryLast weekend’s Artrageous show in OCWhen the weather cooperates on HalloweenGrandparents Day at schoolFootball on Sunday morningSteamed crabs for lunchCreative young writersTeachers with high expectations
An important role of a community newspaper is to offer endorsements at election time. Endorsements, which are not to be confused with predictions, are educated opinions on races for elected office as well as referendum questions to be decided on election day.When it comes to weighing endorsement decisions, which we take seriously and consider over… Read more »
