When social media is a good thingBaptismsA disagreement that ends with a handshakeTalk radio on the way to workMusic on the radio on the way homeWhen weather cooperates for an eventMy teens waking up on their ownFinding cash in the laundryA text over a voicemailBig breakfasts on the weekendAthletes who don’t talk trash
Category: Beach Living
28” to 31” Slot Coming For Coastal Striped Bass
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and the Atlantic States Striped Bass Management Board voted to take emergency action today and reduce coastal (not Chesapeake Bay) harvest for striped bass, aka rockfish.The action requires coastal states to lower the top end of the striped bass slot size limit down from <35” to 31”. This… Read more »
A Nice Flounder and Some Keeper Rockfish
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgWe had a really nice day today with decent temps, no precipitation and little wind for most of the day. Today is a rose between two thorns as yesterday’s weather sucked and tomorrow’s looks to suck again. It was a good day to get out and do a little fishing.I was headed out solo this… Read more »
Keeper Flounder and 16 Pound Tautog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgStill a tad chilly today, but the wind wasn’t bad and the sun was shining for most of the day so folks were out on the water taking advantage of it. Good thing too because Friday and Sunday look like crap.Captain Chase Eberle of Chasin’ Tides continued his double digit tautog catching today with… Read more »
Worcester Preparatory Announced April Honor Society Inductions
As part of the Worcester Preparatory April Honor Society Inductions, five students were inducted to the chapter of the International Thespian Society and eight students were inducted to the National Art Honor Society on April 20. Above left, National Art Honor Society inductees pictured with teachers were, front, digital media teacher Nancy Raskauskas, Natasha Richter,… Read more »
ESLA Announced Finalists in Young Authors Contest
The Eastern Shore Literacy Association (ESLA) announced 19 Worcester Preparatory School students earned finalist status in the Young Authors Contest for poetry or short story. According to ESLA Young Authors’ Contest Chair, Dr. Brian Cook, there were over 300 entries from 19 area schools, both public and private. Each finalist finished in the top three… Read more »
OC Elementary Students Show Off Time Spent Reading
Students at Ocean City Elementary School were excited to show off all the reading they did during their Spring Break. Each flower added to the Blooming Readers flowerpot represents 15 minutes spent reading. All those flowers add up to hours and hours of kids soaking up books and developing a love for reading. As a… Read more »
Things I Like – April 28, 2023
Taylor House Museum’s lawnA player in a dirty sports uniformBlue skies for kite festival weekendA load of fresh mulch each springGetting a smile from a special needs kidLunch at La Sierra after soccerThe chaos of MondaysLearning a new wordWhen my desk is clear because it’s rareA big moon on a clear nightA fresh towel from… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – April 28, 2023
The Plimhimmon was built in 1894 by Rosalie Tilghman Shreve and occupied half a block along the Boardwalk between N. 1st and 2nd streets. Famous for its excellent dining room, guests would spend hours in rocking chairs enjoying the ocean breeze along the hotel’s long shady front porch. In addition to strolls along the Boardwalk, a dance… Read more »
OC Elementary Participated in Kick-Off Celebration
Students in grades 3 and 4 from Ocean City Elementary participated in a Kick-Off celebration for MCAP, the state assessment that they will take in May. Pictured is Kara Wolf’s third grade class with a team pennant and bags of caramel popcorn that were graciously donated by Fisher’s popcorn.