An accurate weather forecastPicking up my kids from school on FridayWhen bread does not overwhelm a sandwichFunny insurance commercialsLight eyesRare opportunities to hold bothmy kids’ hands at the same timeLooking out at my sidewalkafter I have cleared it of snowTall Tales Brewery in ParsonsburgMeeting new peopleHow Peyton Manning talksReading an article about asubject I know… Read more »
Category: Beach Living
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann
Hugh Thomas Cropper, Jr. was appointed to serve out the term of Mayor Daniel Trimper, Jr., who had resigned on May 15, 1959 to join the Worcester County Commissioners.Cropper went on to win several elections and served as mayor throughout the 1960s. During the March Storm of 1962, he was instrumental in obtaining the state… Read more »
SU Establishes First Undergraduate Student National Dental Association In Maryland
Salisbury University has established the first Undergraduate Student National Dental Association (USNDA) in Maryland. With 10 initial members, the new organization was designated an official chapter and approved at a Student Government Association meeting. Pictured, from left, are USNDA members Samuel Maiman, Shayla Butler, Dana Short, Ryan Mariner, Kelsey Clark and Donaldson at the University… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
It’s the random conversations with kids that can oftentimes surprise and therefore are the most enjoyable.Pam had one chat of note with Beckett the other day on the way to school that she was anxious to share with me. It went something like this.Beckett: Did you know that yesterday was Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday?Pam:… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann
This photo depicts the corner of Caroline Street and Philadelphia Avenue in 1930. The homemade tennis court was on the west side of the home of Irving Mumford, who was famous for taking a daily dip in the ocean which he did on a year-round basis regardless of the weather.The sign on the large brown… Read more »
Freshmen And Sophomores From Worcester Prep Treat Residents Of Retirement Homes With Delightful Piano Selections
A group of freshmen and sophomores from Worcester Prep are treating residents of retirement homes in Wicomico and Worcester counties to a variety of delightful piano selections. Here they are pictured before their performance at Gull Creek in Berlin. The students, from left, are Adam Pizza, Erika Smith, Isabel Dashiell, Biola Eniola and Lauren Meoli…. Read more »
Pre-K OC Elementary Students Tour Berlin Food Lion
Students from Grace Mitchell’s pre-kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary School toured the Berlin Food Lion as part of their Theme Unit on food. The students learned about the different types of food, how a grocery store is organized and toured the warehouse where groceries are received and stored. They even stood at the registers… Read more »
Things I Like
Short power outagesGetting a surprise check in the mail that does not come with a catchSalads from Chick-Fil-APlaying outside in January with my kids without jacketsApple and peanut butterLooking forward to watching “Ping Pong Summer”Watching NFL playoff games and not caring who winsSeeing redevelopment projects this time of yearBiking on the Boardwalk this time of… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
The family had our first “Disney On Ice” experience last weekend.I went in with low expectations, which were quickly squashed. I am not referring to what I thought the Disney folks would put together. I just wondered how my boys were going to be during the two-hour show. Sometimes it’s best to assume ahead of… Read more »
Ocean Pines Children’s Theater Production Of Annie To Be Presented Jan. 18
Worcester Prep cast members in the Ocean Pines Children’s Theater production of Annie at the O.C. Jamboree in West Ocean City are pictured. The play, directed by Worcester dance instructor choreographer Paulette DeRosa-Matrona, will be presented Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. Pictured are Basil Christian, Jarad Godwin, DeRosa-Matrona, Hayley… Read more »