Small live music venuesTeaching my kids to swimActress Melissa McCarthySmell of peanuts roastingFast-moving clouds over the beachMemories of growing up and skateboarding on Edgewater Ave.A breeze off the oceanSwimming in a pool at nightKid watching on the beachLights with dimmer switchesCheesecake for dessert
Category: Beach Living
Adventures Of Fatherhood
Laughing is healing for the soul.Fortunately, I have a lot of it in my life, thanks largely to my kids and the unique way they approach things.Since we all need some good laughs, here’s a handful of stories aimed at the lighter side of life.———————–A casual conversation about how wild and crazy my kids are… Read more »
Eighth Grade Stephen Decatur Middle School Student Publishes First Novel
Eighth grade Stephen Decatur Middle School student Ian Waggoner has published his first novel, “The Jungle”. The eBook is available on Amazon.com and soon on iTunes. It all started last year with an assignment in Mrs. Hammond’s seventh grade class for students to write a short adventure story. He chose to write about a 15-year-old boy… Read more »
Worcester County Library Foundation Presented $1,000 Scholarship Awards To Three Recently Graduated Worcester County Seniors
The Worcester County Library Foundation has presented $1,000 scholarship awards to three recently graduated Worcester County seniors. Pictured are recipients Chris Dear, Colleen Bassett and Robbie Stancil with library director Mark Thomas.
Worcester Prep Rising Juniors Selected To Serve On Worcester County Youth Council
Worcester Prep rising juniors Gracie Riley, left, and Erik Zorn have been selected to serve on the Worcester County Youth Council for the 2013-2015 term. Both students excel in the academics, as well as in extracurricular activities.
Grosso and Abercrombie Named Winners In Elks Annual Drug Awareness Competition
Marissa Grosso and Delaney Abercrombie were named winners in the Elks annual drug awareness competition. Grosso was named the local and State of Maryland winner for students in seventh grade, and Abercrombie was the Worcester County winner for students in sixth grade. Pictured, from left, are Larry Batis, Ocean City/Berlin Elks Drug Awareness Chairman; Pete… Read more »
Worcester Preparatory School Holds 2013 Grade 3 Spelling Bee
Worcester Preparatory School 2013 Grade 3 Spelling Bee winners were, from left, Maggie Miller, first place; Grace Baeurle, second place; and Abbey Miller, third place. Some of the final words in the competition were “etiquette”, “neighborhood” and “curriculum”.
OC Elks Club Awards Scholarships To Stephen Decatur Seniors
The OC Elks Club awarded scholarships this year to seven Stephen Decatur seniors. This year $16,000 in scholarships were awarded. Pictured are Exalted Ruler Pete Peterson, Jonathan Hastings, who also won a $4,000 Legacy Award from Elks National Foundation, Christopher Dear, Jessica Gronsbell, Kelly Cosgriff, Madison Mitrecic and Dave Poore, co-chairman of Scholarship Committee. Not… Read more »
Ocean City Ravens Roost 44 Awards $14,700 In Scholarships
Ocean City Ravens Roost 44 awarded a total of $14,700 in scholarships to 2013 graduates of Indian River High School, Stephen Decatur High School and Worcester Preparatory School at its monthly meeting at the Blue Ox Restaurant in Ocean City. In the past 13 years, Ravens Roost 44 has awarded over $100,000 to local graduates…. Read more »
Things I Like
Sleeping through an overnight stormThe first ocean dip of the yearHandmade Father’s Day gifts from my sonsTrying out a new restaurantAll the great shell finds on the beach after a stormSunny days offRainy work daysSand in my truckA home with a well-stocked barSoft crab sandwiches Exercising in the morning