“What a weekend. I miss it already.”This was what Beckett, 15, said Monday morning. Considering he didn’t get home until midnight from the last day of the Oceans Calling Festival, I figured he would be exhausted for school on Monday. It was quite the opposite, as he seemed to still be excited about the weekend… Read more »
Category: Beach Living
Things I Like – October 6, 2023
O.A.R.’s love of the areaThe overall vibe at Oceans CallingA sea of Orioles orange at Camden YardsFridays without a meetingSeeing excitement in a kid’s eyesThe rare easy Ravens winApproachable celebritiesWings and football on SundaysStories of business successShort dentist appointmentsOther people’s big round number birthdays
WPS Student Named Scholarship Finalist
Worcester Preparatory School senior Izzy Huber has been named a 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist. She is among 16,000 students selected as semifinalists out of 1.3 million juniors who entered the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program last year by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists represents less than one percent… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – September 29, 2023
Less is more.This is an approach I have taken of late with 15-year-old Beckett.There was a time when our teenager didn’t share much with us. I would say now he shares a lot, but it’s more like a lecture or rant about a social topic, school matter or random observation.For instance, I listened one night… Read more »
OC Elementary Holds Stand Up, Speak Up Assembly
At Ocean City Elementary’s annual Stand Up, Speak Up assembly on Sept. 21, fourth grade students presented a skit to teach strategies for dealing with bullying situations. The skit was presented to the entire school and students had the opportunity to sing and dance. Pictured, front from left, are fourth graders Luke Laurenzano, Lily Norton, Jaidee Vitjathorn, Caris Godman, Kaylin… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – September 29, 2023
The early 1970s were a period of tremendous growth and change for Ocean City. The end of its era as a seasonal resort was fast approaching.High-rise condos reminiscent of Miami Beach began in 1970 with the construction of the 15-story High Point South (pictured above). Within three years towering buildings would stretch from 94th Street… Read more »
OC Elementary Celebrated Back to School Spirit Day
Ocean City Elementary School celebrated its annual Back to School Spirit Day on September 20th. Students, faculty and staff wore OCES shirts, hats and sweatshirts and filled the hallways with spirit for their school. Above is Mendy Fiori’s third grade class.
Things I Like – September 29, 2023
Drama-less daysLive music on the Taylor House lawnLearning about historyFeeding my teen’s photography interestGoing to OC during a stormA day of sunshine after many withoutStudents using a wall pencil sharpenerThe weeks leading up to vacationAvoiding small talk whenever possibleWatching dogs on the beachNutella on anything
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – September 22, 2023
A list of recent random things that have surprised me in varying degrees about raising teens. The Appetite: We are clearly at the point where neither Beckett, 15, nor Carson, 13, are ever full. There are times when they do stop eating, but it’s usually because they want to find something bad for them instead… Read more »
OC Elementary Students Develop Growth Mindset
Students in Amy Burbage’s second grade class at Ocean City Elementary started the school year off strong learning how to develop their growth mindset. The students learned to treat their brain as if it is a muscle which requires training in order to grow stronger.