The steering wheel warmer functionCome-from-behind victoriesTeens talking about their faithTechnology articlesWatching “The Polar Express” every holiday seasonSilence in the houseWhen a preconceived notion is wrongBeing excited about a new restaurantThe smell of an old bookFolding a laundry load of towelsEggs and scrapple for breakfast
Author Archives: Steven Green
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Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 18, 2019
Unlike five years ago, the science has confirmed there was an earthquake near Ocean City on Tuesday. I say “near” loosely since the 4.7 mb earthquake actually occurred in about 15,000 feet of water about 140 miles southeast of Ocean City.Although it made headlines near and far, there really is little to say about this… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 18, 2019
There’s another column in this paper called “Things I Like.” I’m often told by people how onerous it must be to come up with 11 positive things every week. These same folks usually say they could do it on a weekly basis if they could list “Things I Don’t Like” or “Things I Hate.”I understand… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 11, 2019
Being busy is an excuse many use when we either screw up or can’t do something in a timely fashion.Of all the various responsibilities in my life, I consider being a parent a top priority. That’s why I make sure to not put work or other obligations ahead of the kids. That doesn’t mean I’m… Read more »
Things I Like – January 11, 2019
Close NFL playoff gamesPeeling a just right avocadoOld lighthousesThe story behind the ‘John’s Crazy Socks’ companyTaking Christmas decorations down on a warm January dayWhen a referral works out for everyoneWaking up before the alarmYoung athletes who don’t complain about calls by refereesPersonalized photo calendars as a giftFinding a perfect conch shell on the beachSpanish moss… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 11, 2019
Ocean City’s continual discussion of a possible room tax increase is interesting. Most of the talk this week at the committee level centered on what the city would do with this new revenue – estimated at $1.7 million in the first year if the room tax is increased from 4.5% to 5% – if the… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 4, 2019
With the first issue of 2019, here are some predictions for the next 12 months. Like most years, I will be wrong on many and right on some. Nonetheless, it’s a fun exercise.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________•A U.S. District Court judge will rule for Ocean City in the ongoing challenge of the 2017 emergency ordinance that banned women from… Read more »
Things I Like – January 4, 2019
A messy house on Christmas morningWalking to dinner in BerlinNo longer feeling like I have to be awake for New Year’s EveWhen my son wants to practice a sportWhen young people show kindnessMusicians who sing and write their own songsFunny classified adsFeel of an old sweatshirtA puppy’s soft bellyHearing rain from bed and not having… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 4, 2019
The last two weeks have been a blur.Since the third week of December, I have basically spent each day reminding myself what day it is in the week because it has never felt like the day it should be.The main difference with this year’s Christmas and New Year’s weeks was the timing of the holidays…. Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – December 28, 2018
For the last issue of the year, it’s an opportune time to look back on the predictions I made one year ago for 2018. Next week I take another stab at the news that will make headlines in 2019.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Right On The Money•Republican Gov. Larry Hogan did cruise to re-election as I thought he would. However,… Read more »
