Fish ‘N OC

Fish ‘N OC

Most days 5 a.m. comes pretty early, but today was different. My alarm went off, and I was up with a snap. This morning was the opening of Ocean City’s most prestigious fishing tournament — the “White Marlin Open.” Every year a huge crowd of onlookers gathers along the Inlet sea wall in the predawn… Read more »

Things I Like

Things I Like

A sturdy beach chair Lobster mac ‘n cheese at Nantuckets My son walking in the sandA register just opening at a grocery storeBody surfing on a big dayA cold beer from the bottom of the coolerWorcester County GOLDA fountain drink with crushed iceFalling asleep early on a Sunday nightA kid with floaties on in the… Read more »

Fatherhood Adventures

We threw out our first book, and the pieces that were left of it, this week. It wasn’t something we wanted to do, but Beckett left us no other choice.It was one of those flap books. You know, the kind with the pull down, yank or tear, flaps that reveal a photo of some sort. We have… Read more »

Fish ‘N OC

Fish ‘N OC

 “I need a cup of coffee…” I thought as I continued down Coastal Highway. It was 2:30 a.m., and I had just spent four hours on Indian River Inlet’s north jetty. My back was a little bit stiff, and my pride was running a little bit low from the skunking I had just taken. It… Read more »

Things I Like

Things I Like

The beach after the lifeguards call it a dayThe view from the top deck at Tony’s PizzaDave Matthews Band liveThe look and smell of a newly stained deckPicking up my son after he runs to meA morning of yard work An afternoon of relaxation Smell of suntan lotion on the beach Picking my son up… Read more »

Fatherhood Adventures

He is a beach boy now.My wife, son and I had the opportunity to play tourists in Ocean City last weekend, including back-to-back days on the beach. What a delight.Busy schedules and my son’s fondness for the pool have kept us from spending significant time on the beach so far this summer, despite the fact… Read more »

Fish N’OC

Fish N’OC

“Just one more drift…” I kept telling myself. “Why not?” I put my outboards in gear and headed back up current. Before I knew it, we reached the head of our drift, dropped baits in the water and before long two rods were bent over with fish. I looked at my first mate and smiled,… Read more »

Things I Like

Things I Like

Friday eveningsA hardback book every once in a whileSeeing a license plate I’ve never seen before Placing a lot of recycling curbside A bottle of Corona Light with a lime Any sort of service with a smile A boat taking off after a no-wake zone Dipping my son’s feet in the ocean A shower after… Read more »

Fatherhood Adventures

I am becoming a little less protective these days, and I am happy it did not take a professional’s help.A couple weeks back, on a Sunday afternoon, Beckett paid his first true visit to Trimper’s Rides, and I even let him get on a ride, actually three of them.This is noteworthy. Remember, I am the… Read more »

Fish ‘N OC

Fish ‘N OC

“Mama always said life is like a box of chocolates…” Some famous words, spoken by one of my all time favorite movie characters – Forest Gump. “You never know what you’re gonna get.” Though Forest was without a doubt a successful shrimp boat captain, chances are his profound statement was never intended to be applied… Read more »