It’s important for teenagers to understand the concept of their own mortality.It occurs to me we all in different stages of our lives think we are invincible or at a minimum assume we are immune from bad things happening to us. This mindset helps explain why some of us make foolish decisions without a care… Read more »
Category: Beach Living
OC Elementary Students Wrote About New Year’s Resolutions
Tina Adams’ first grade class at Ocean City Elementary recently wrote about their New Year’s Resolutions and stopped for a photo to celebrate afterwards. Submitted Photos
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – January 12, 2024
As the decade of the 1970s began, Ocean City was still a small seasonal town with most of its business conducted between Memorial Day and Labor Day. This was soon to change.On April 18, 1970, the Ocean City Convention Hall opened bringing larger conventions to town and extending the season in both the spring and… Read more »
WPS Upper School Head Visited Alumni Luncheon and Panel
Worcester Prep Head of Upper School Mrs. Carol Evans, center, visited the Alumni Luncheon and Panel to catch up with the recent WPS graduates. Pictured with Evans from the left are Maria Deckman (University of Michigan), Samantha Repass (College of Charleston), Rylie Carey (Clemson University) and Meredith Cummings (New York University).
Things I Like – January 12, 2024
High hopes of New Year’s resolutionsWhen my teenager wants to talkThe first day feeling better after being sickA Berlin Auto Wash visitThe sounds of a school hallwaySlowly putting Christmas stuff awayBeach pictures of my young kidsReading sports columnists every dayThe smell of a good breakfast spotA new movie that meets expectationsWhen it’s time to take… Read more »
OC Elementary School Held Annual Kids Heart Challenge Kick-Off Assembly
Ocean City Elementary School held its annual Kids Heart Challenge Kick-Off Assembly on Jan. 4. The goal this year was to raise $33,000. Pictured with OCES students are physical education teachers Mark Engle and Tracey Drocella and the American Heart Association’s Kim Moore.
OC Elementary Held Annual Holiday Spirit Day
Ocean City Elementary held its annual Holiday Spirit Day prior to parting for holiday break on December 20th. Students, faculty and staff dressed up in their favorite festive attire and enjoyed a school-wide holiday sing-along. Pictured are some favorites from the day.
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 12, 2024
I literally fell asleep during a late-night talk with my teenager the other night.I have done this once or twice to Pam over the years during a conversation. When it has happened, it understandably does not make it her feel great. I blame it on exhaustion.There is a point in the evening when I do… Read more »
Things I Like – January 5, 2024
A warm start to a New YearPassionate letters to the editorA big charcuterie boardPenguin Swim costumesListening to a church sermon while driving a long distanceChurch bells on Sunday in BerlinNot making New Year’s resolutionsLong weekends at homeOld sayings that still ring trueA puppy’s smooth bellyWarm cookies
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – January 5, 2024
A permanent Boardwalk was constructed in 1885 and extended for eight blocks along the oceanfront. Styles were more formal in the 1880s and 1890s — men in suits and ties and ladies in long dresses and big hats were normal attire for strolling Ocean City’s early Boardwalk.Both the Boardwalk and beach were narrow in those days… Read more »