A student’s address at the recent Wor-Wic Community College graduation was brought to my attention.Because she was aware of my youngest son being on the Autism spectrum, a reader emailed this week encouraging me to try and find the speech from the featured student speaker at the recent Wor-Wic Community College commencement. I later learned… Read more »
Although unofficial until the budget is officially approved, major tax and fee increases are coming to Berlin property owners. That much is known for this year and more will be coming next year. The question now is whether the current feelings of disappointment with town elected officials and administrators from the majority of the citizenry… Read more »
When hospice care is needed, it comes at the rawest and most emotional of times in people’s lives.The service and care provided is a critical piece to the end of life process for the dying as well as the grieving family.When a medical team advises family hospice care is the next step, it can be… Read more »
A great sunset to end a rainy dayTalks with my kids during road tripsGoing to bed early on Sunday nightClose youth soccer gamesInfused iced teasThe funny hats at the big horse racesWhen the referees don’t have an impact on a gameThe last couple months binge watching “Game of Thrones”Randomly finding a great restaurant while travelingWhen… Read more »
There are times when the noise in and around the house reaches a mild roar.It was particularly this way one afternoon this week when Beckett came downstairs before going outside to play. Since he had just finished his homework, I told Carson he could play a game on his iPad while I finished up some… Read more »
The Ocean City Mayor and Council approved its proposed budget on first reading by a 5-2 vote this week. The budget sets the property tax rate at .4656 per $100 of assessed valuation as compared to last year’s rate of .4585. For a $400,000 assessed property, that means an annual city tax increase of $28,… Read more »
Ocean City was smart to take swift action to prevent dockless bike and electronic scooter operations from becoming a reality.With the resort’s massive seasonal surge in population, the majority of which consists of folks who at times are oblivious to common traffic rules and societal norms, these sorts of community share programs have no place… Read more »
Young people volunteeringProm photos on FacebookA great youth chorusWhen gluten-free tastes goodCalm kid sleepoversWatching a new construction project from afarOnce spring yard work is doneComing upon a wedding in front of the Atlantic HotelEarly-morning grocery store runsBikers on the BoardwalkCinco de Mayo as an excuse to eat Mexican
It took a couple months, but both my kids got a chance to meet their 11-week-old niece last weekend.In the days leading up to our brunch get together at Kent Narrows last weekend, the boys were excited.On the morning we were to meet baby Zoe, Carson came downstairs with 50 books he wanted to share… Read more »
After four meetings and months to come to some sort of consensus, Ocean City’s parking task force adjourned for the season without a clear direction. I’m dumbfounded over the fact not one option has been removed from consideration or gained support after all these meetings.Although paid consultants often get a bad rap, I think the… Read more »
