It was a long couple of days, but we survived.The best part was I didn’t have a major meltdown, just a few small emotional breakdowns here and there.In the days leading up to Hurricane Irene, a lot of mental and physical preparations were made.Sure, all the standard outdoor measures were taken to secure our belongings… Read more »
Welcome back to “Fish ‘N OC!” Believe it or not, in spite of Mother Nature’s best efforts, we are still here. If you live anywhere near the East Coast of the United States, I am sure you are well aware that we experienced some anxious moments this past week as Hurricane Irene blasted our coastline…. Read more »
When storms aren’t as bad as expectedA great Ocean City sunset (for example, see the front page)Hitting the trampoline with my kidsSeptember around hereA bunch of appetizers for dinnerThe couch after a long dayFresh-squeezed orange juiceWhen good news comes in the mailBig, blue eyesThe tuna dip at Smoker’sLarry David’s weirdness
Days on the beach are always interesting.Last weekend we were re-introduced to the perfect recipe to give us a pleasant and happy beach day with the kids — simply seek reinforcements in the form of another child.With my kids, the beach can be a roll of the proverbial dice. Most of the time all is… Read more »
There has been a chill in the air lately. In fact, just yesterday morning was probably the first time I turned the heat on in my truck since May. If you’ve been outside in the early morning hours lately, you know what I’m talking about. It’s been half chilly outside. There is no doubt about… Read more »
Sitting in a beach chair under a cloud-less skyThose ‘AI’ bumper stickersReminding myself to smell the rosesSand in my kids’ eyebrowsMovies with Edward NortonThat feeling after a good sneezeBananas and peanut butterThe sounds of a crab houseA work day that goes fastThat Burley Oak is next to my officeWhen gas prices are falling
Privacy and patience are on my mind this week.It has occurred to me over the last few weeks there’s quite an irony with these two concepts when it comes to parenting — you need patience to be a parent and that includes accepting privacy is an antiquated notion.First, let’s talk about privacy, or the lack… Read more »
If I had to pick one highlight of this season’s inshore fishing so far, I think I would have to say that flounder top the list. The fishing has been “flat” this year around Ocean City … “flat” meaning flounder. In fact, I think I could take this one step further by saying the “flattie”… Read more »
The beach at dusk with my kidsA movie on a rainy dayPork BBQ without the breadA great movie made from a better bookAn old dog’s carefree spiritPersonalized picture calendarsA good morning runWhen dishonesty is provenFriday at the White Marlin OpenJason Bateman’s dry humorCheese plates with nuts
Pam asked me a year or so ago to stop writing about poop, but an abnormal nightmare of a situation last weekend calls for an exception.When I went in to greet Carson from his afternoon nap on Saturday, I screamed like a little girl.Somehow during the course of his nap, Carson managed to remove his… Read more »