A nice sunset at the end of a cloudy dayDriving with the windows downThe sound of keyboards at work in the newsroomWalking around a big dog sprawled out on the floorA full tank of gasSmell of Italian food in the houseBiking with a good wind at the backA great sports comebackRealizing now that my stepdad… Read more »

Reaching the bottom of a pile of billsA beautiful lawnWhen technology works as it shouldSaving my crab claws till the endSeedless watermelonA sunny morning after a stormy nightBig oak tree leavesSleeping through the nightSmell of a baby after a bathMonday morning highlightsLooking forward to bonfires with friends again

Empathic kidsThe SNL skits on the debatesIntentionally funny obituariesNFL player Alex Smith’s comeback storyA fact-based social media debateWhen it’s obvious young athletes are having fun on the fieldDinner hot off the grillThe sounds of kids laughing from their roomsPolitical ads that aren’t negative against the opponentNon-wrinkle pantsBig, healthy trees

The temperature swings of fallRemembering naps with my kidsChecking out snopes.com once a weekFormer athletes who are great commentators nowWings with a kickA fishing trip with keepersRainy day moviesHearings dogs howling at a fire siren off in the distanceA weed-less flower bedFootball Sundays at homeA pile of dirty towels after a beach day

Fridays offAll the support for law enforcement during and after last weekendOld sayings that stay true through the yearsProductive, fast meetingsClose football games when I don’t care who winsBirds following a tractor in a fieldA hot shower on a cold morningHitting all the West Ocean City lightsWarm soccer games in OctoberKids in Ravens jerseysMy son’s… Read more »

Carryout on SundaysHearing my kid’s observationsAn enlightening lectureQueen’s lyric, ‘We’re all God’s people”A surprising candidate filing for officeNot taking youth sports for grantedHot September daysPositive news after a hurricane hitsPlayoff buzzer beatersRiding bikes to dinnerWhen common sense prevails

The first NFL Sunday of the seasonVolunteer beach cleanupsThe early care for a new pair of shadesStill reading my favorite sports columnistsLeaving a car washAn old laptop that still works greatMonday morning football review showsAddiction recovery storiesStress-free weekendsWatching my sons goof aroundA digital learning day that goes well

Back to school pictures on FacebookWhen my son grabs my hand because he needs itTravels With CharlieVenting with parents about virtual learningA thick, soft towelStill hearing my stepfather’s words of advice 15 years laterA busy marina as all the boats returnIgnoring the trends of the dayWhen sincerity is clearEdgewater Avenue at high tideHot September days

Getting updated family pictures takenA walk or run to clear my headSuccess stories during COVID timesCatching fish with my sonBefore and after photos of a house projectA good deed with no strings attachedYoung athletes who battleWhen safety guidance is not contradictedHeading home on deadline dayLooking forward to traveling againWatching young kids enjoy the ocean

Quiet weekendsA beautiful sunrise on an offshore fishing tripClose NBA playoff gamesWatching a house building processClear sky beach daysOC’s new double Ferris wheel skylineA smooth remodeling jobClothes that don’t wrinkle easilyBig crabs for dinnerWhen the Internet comes back after being downUsing cash when possible