Things I Like

Easter egg huntsGeese flying overThe annual Berlin LittleLeague parade down Main StreetA bonfire fueled by the downedlimbs from the winterSmell of an old baseball gloveThis area’s weather extremesWhen my son talks about GodCrispy scrappleThe atmosphere at the Komen raceWhen the streets are closed in BerlinNo-jacket weather

Things I Like

Sunny FridaysThat my kids love the beach any time of yearShort, productive phone callsThe theme song to “Dallas”An inspiring Sunday sermonThe view from the Oceanic pierRaw oysters and a beerThe Boardwalk this time of yearHow fast kids make new friendsDriving over the Assateague bridgeRainy Mondays

Things I Like

Walking to dinner in BerlinWhen my son wants to practice a sportPeople who are good with namesMeeting new peopleHearing church bells in the distanceChristian Bale in “American Hustle”Frisbee on the beach with a dogOld sayings that stay true through the yearsFriday afternoons offThe view looking south from the Inlet jettyLearning a new word

Things I Like

St. Patrick’s Parade day in OCThat people put televisions in their bathroomsConfidently riding through a sobriety checkpointThe sand at Siesta Key beach in FloridaPlaces that serve breakfast all dayA surprising phone callDaffodils popping through before springSpecial events in BerlinHigh school sportsThe smell of leather at a baseball gameA house with a huge kitchen  

Things I Like

Productive, fast meetingsA big dose of Monday morning caffeineYouth athletes with good attitudesHow much my boys love the BoardwalkNot owning an ashtrayGetting Blackjack the hard wayThe vintage “Lite” cansWhen a referral turns into a sale for a friendOpen-door policiesWhen politicians are bluntFalling asleep quick at night

Things I Like

Seeing someone playing golf in the snow (I just saw it Monday)Watching my 5-year-old cruiseaway from me on his bikeSpeeches from the heartChocolate-covered fruitTesting my skills on Jeopardyevery now and againHearing a sea gull in BerlinA spicy tuna sushi rollThe Boardwalk on warmwinter weekend daysA hearty Bolognese sauceBeing sore from playing with my boysThe feeling… Read more »

Things I Like

No-jacket weatherPlaying board games with my kidsMovies with Kevin SpaceyStaying in a hotelThick coffee mugsThick, well-done scrappleThe view and the food at Adolfo’sA talented auctioneerWatching an expert clean a fishBeing stumped by a diverse menuReading Lohmeyer’s old editorials

Things I Like

Learning about something newToys that can take a beating and still workWatching downhill skiing in the OlympicsRainy weather during week daysA pile of crabs and a pitcher of beerNot getting a pile of “ones” from the cashierSeeing my wife successfully teach our son to ride a bikeA strong work ethicWaterAn uplifting church sermonRoasted oysters

Things I Like

A streak of good luckJay Leno’s sincere farewell speechWhen my kids are excited to see meAn uplifting message at churchTaking off the occasional FridayA stiff drink after a long dayComing across a seal on the beachStopping on Assateague to let a horse cross the roadOld childhood photosArticles about new technologyMy son reading to me

Things I Like

The ride to a little getawayThe ride home from a little getawayWhen the Super Bowl start time was earlier in the dayAssateague pony photosA clean office deskWatching my son at karateListening to the president defend the health insurance nightmareSledding with my kidsA field covered with untouched snowFinding something thought to be lostAdvocating for adoption