A big booth at a restaurantCookies still warm from the oven Seeing my son in the rearview mirrorGoing down a water slideCatching a Shorebirds game with friendsA dinner of all appetizersDriving in Coastal Highway’s middle lanePaying a bill with a few clicksRunning my feet through sandA weekend with spare timeThe book about the Sifrits
Category: Beach Living
Fatherhood Adventures
Bath time with my son is not as much fun for me as it used to be.Around my house, I have always been in charge of giving the little guy his nightly bath, especially since my wife’s back surgery. When my boy was not so active and eager to move around, bath time was a… Read more »
Fish ‘N OC
This past week I was fortunate enough to spend a little time going through some old photographs that I hadn’t looked at in years. I was rummaging through my office, when I came upon on an old picture album that had some hunting and fishing photos from my youth. Once I got past the initial… Read more »
Things I Like
A chunk of watermelon grilled The movie, ‘Frost Nixon’Watching my son on the kiddie ridesLive music at MR DucksBurgers and dogs hot off the grill A pile of mail without a billBoating under the Route 90 bridgeThe way they fill up the Thrasher’s fries bucketsA new pair of shoes that feel oldPeople watching on a… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures
The day starts and ends early around my house.Have you ever been asked whether you are a morning or a night person? Years ago, particularly during my college years, I would have never imagined calling myself a morning person, but I have definitely become just that over the years, thanks to my job, in part,… Read more »
Fish ‘N OC
Wow, what a tough week to be a soft plastic shad – or a live spot for that matter. Every time I went fishing this past week my bait and plastic lure supply got smaller and smaller. Tons of plastic shads chomped in half, right behind the hook, and the poor spot, honestly, I sometimes… Read more »
Things I Like
Three-day weekendsHolding my son’s hand as he walksMacaroni and cheeseRelaxing on a float in a poolFireworks displays from a distanceWhen long-time friends visitBelieving that karma existsWalking into A/C on a humid dayWhen locals win fishing tourneysDriving to a quiet spot on AssateagueAn old brick driveway
Ravens Roost of Ocean City Awards Annual Scholarships
At its monthly meeting in June, Ravens Roost #44 of Ocean City awarded its annual scholarship awards to six students from the three local high schools. Each student received $1500 toward his or her college expenses. The winners were, from left, Parker McIntosh, Worcester Preparatory School; Samantha Taraila, Worcester Preparatory School; Lindsay Chetelat, Stephen Decatur… Read more »
Most Blessed Sacrament Club Earns Special Reward
The members of Most Blessed Sacrament School’s 2008/2009 Dolphin Club received a special reward for being demerit free for the entire school year. Club members were treated to an afternoon at Thunder Lagoon Water Park. Here they are cooling off in front of a waterfall.
Showell Students Study Hawaii, Celebrate Luau
Mrs. Hawkins’ second grade class at Showell Elementary studied Hawaii and then celebrated the end of school with a Luau. Here are some of the students with their teachers.