It’s not the same, but it’s not all that different either.Yes, that’s not exactly the most profound sentence ever written, actually it’s quite embarrassing to see it in print, but it’s what I think when I compare dogs and kids.It’s often said bringing a puppy into your life is good training for raising a child…. Read more »
Category: Beach Living
Fish ‘N OC
There is something special about being out on the beach at night, especially in the middle of the summer. The heat of the day fades into the coolness of the night and the beauty of the starlit sky coupled with the sound of the crashing waves washes away the worries of the previous day. I… Read more »
Things I Like
The early evening hours on the beachChips and salsa (and queso)‘The Legacy’ restaurant off Route 113A quick phone conversationBeing sore the day after a workoutThe streets of Berlin early in the morningA turkey sausage sandwichLooking ahead to a vacationA rainy morning followed by a sunny afternoonWatching my son walk on the beachA good surfer working… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures
A strange realization occurred to me last Saturday afternoon.It came when I was watching my brother-in-law walk his youngest daughter down the aisle at Asbury United Methodist Church in Salisbury. My thoughts immediately turned to what was going through his mind as he led his beautiful daughter to the altar and handed over his little… Read more »
Fish ‘N OC
One of the many responsibilities that comes along with being a charter captain is taking the large amount of time that is required to maintain your boat. In my case, there are many times, even when I am not fishing, that you will find me at my boat slip — checking on the boat, prepping… Read more »
Things I Like
Smores by a fireWatching my neighbor head off to college for the first timeCold crab clawsA fun wedding reception A change in temperature after a storm Taking my son in the poolPlaying tourist in Ocean CityDriving across a tall bridgeA horse backing up traffic on AssateagueThe ‘Kids of Summer’ picturesIce cream after crabs
Fish ‘N OC
If I had to choose only one word to describe Ocean City this past week, it would be “hot!” Up until now, we have been lucky enough to have had cooler than normal temperatures, but that surly was not the case this week. The air conditioners were cranking around OC, and people were heading to… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures
The louder the noise the better for my kid.I have no way to compare, but I do have family and friends with multiple kids and they tell me most children are scared easily by loud, unexpected noises. At 15 months, that’s not the case with Beckett, but I’m not sure whether it’s a good thing.Looking… Read more »
Things I Like
Falling asleep on the beachThe first quarter of preseason games Christening a fire pit A big bag full of weeds Seeing OC on ‘Ace of Cakes’ Hearing my son’s voice in the officeA soft, faded T-shirtCobblestone streetsBig groups that don’t ask for separate checksCrawling in bed after a long dayAn exhausted dog passed out on… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures
Approaching the 15-month-old mark in a few days, Beckett seems to have found the joy in being alone. That’s how it seems at least with a new hobby he has developed.One of his favorite new objects to explore is a door, and he is fascinated by how it can open and close, most specifically how… Read more »