A new weekly segment in this space could simply be transcriptions of conversations with my son Beckett, 15.In the moment, they can be irritating. After a few minutes and the benefit of hindsight, these simple chats are viewed with humor.For instance, here’s how a chat went last Saturday night over the course of about 45… Read more »
Category: Beach Living
Vanishing Ocean City
English’s Chicken House opened in 1963 on the corner of 15th Street and Philadelphia Avenue and would serve some of the best fried chicken ever served on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for over 50 years. The chicken was breaded with a secret recipe and when served with English’s fresh baked sweet potato biscuits was a… Read more »
Things I Like
The first sunny day after a few dismal ones Not seeing an agonizing Ravens game in person Looking back at my kids’ baby pictures Gracious post-game interviews after a loss The mixed feelings that come with change Chit chat with strangers An old lacrosse stick compared to today’s styles A real smile from a special… Read more »
After-School Art Club Held at Berlin Intermediate
The creative vibes have been flowing at the after-school art club at Berlin Intermediate School, an outreach program of the Art League of Ocean City, led by art teacher Joanne Guilfoil. Students made bird feed strings and gingerbread people. Left are Kiley Mikulski and Nola Gisriel. Below, left, is Hunter Rodriguez. Below, second, is Landon… Read more »
Things I Like – January 26, 2024
The sun’s warmth on a freezing dayWhen my teens fall asleep at night before meBusy local restaurants in JanuaryMy neighbor’s wandering catWaking up to snow on the ground on a day offEveryone in my house wearing a Ravens jersey during a gameThe feeling after a moveKeeping things simple whenever possiblePeople who don’t change with successExercising… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – January 26, 2024
The original “Boardwalk Train” was five cars long plus an engine that actually looked like a train. Each car carried a maximum of six people and had just two wheels with the axle in the middle. It cost 25 cents for a one-way trip down the Boardwalk and it was a bumpy ride.On June 23,… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 26, 2024
There was a time when I thought something was the matter with my kids if they were quiet.In my household it’s a bit unique with our two teenage sons. We have one son, Carson, 14, who is nonverbal with Autism. Therefore, the expectation is different as far as sharing details about his day and being… Read more »
WPS Fifth Graders Participated in D.A.R.E
Worcester Preparatory School fifth graders participated in the D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program taught by Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. For several weeks, Crisafulli has visited fifth grade classrooms working with students to educate them about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. He worked with the students to instill good… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – January 19, 2024
Ocean City was a seasonal small town in 1946. The season ran from Memorial Day to Labor Day. It was said you could fire a cannon down Baltimore Avenue after Labor Day and not hit a single soul.The Boardwalk ended at 15th Street and Coastal Highway and was only one lane north and one lane south…. Read more »
Things I Like – January 19, 2024
The netting around an indoor soccer courtWhen rain turns over to snowThe warm confines of a car on a windy dayBible verses that hit homeSports talk radio reactions after a weekend‘The Valhalla Murders’ on NetflixUpsets in the football playoffsA simple breakfastShort drives at nightKids laughing together walking into schoolNBA basketball games in person