Things I Like

Sounds of kids at playAtlantic Hotel’s eggplant towerThat this newspaper is printed on higher grade paper than our competitorsAn unexpected package in the mailCatching green lights in WOCPeople watching in hotel lobbiesA big, sturdy rocking chairGetting away in JanuarySmell of surf waxTaking my kids to new placesOld houses with big front porches

Things I Like

An accurate weather forecastPicking up my kids from school on FridayWhen bread does not overwhelm a sandwichFunny insurance commercialsLight eyesRare opportunities to hold bothmy kids’ hands at the same timeLooking out at my sidewalkafter I have cleared it of snowTall Tales Brewery in ParsonsburgMeeting new peopleHow Peyton Manning talksReading an article about asubject I know… Read more »

Things I Like

Short power outagesGetting a surprise check in the mail that does not come with a catchSalads from Chick-Fil-APlaying outside in January with my kids without jacketsApple and peanut butterLooking forward to watching “Ping Pong Summer”Watching NFL playoff games and not caring who winsSeeing redevelopment projects this time of yearBiking on the Boardwalk this time of… Read more »

Things I Like

Photos of the beach with snow on itFalling asleep while reading a book at nightA parking space next to the cart return area at the grocery storePlaying in the snow with my sonsDays off during the holidaysWhen the sun shines on vacationPalm tree and Spanish mossThe movie, “The Polar Express”Ocean sounds in a conch shellThe… Read more »

Things I Like

The living room on Christmas morningMy morning caffeine injectionEgg casserolesThat my oldest son can now sit through a movieEating steamed crabs in the winterA commercial fishing boat pulling into the harbor“Consumer Reports” magazineMy dogs’ love of a tennis ballA server who knows who knows every dish wellThe pond off Harrison RoadDreaming big for my kids

Things I Like

Giving giftsFeel-good stories this time of yearChristmas morning hooplaHearing my son say, “yes mam” at karateGetting new computers for our officeA warm stretch of December daysKids movies that are funny for adults, tooKnowing a good handymanWhen there are no bills to be paidA group of kids all dressed upReceiving gifts

Things I Like

Hearing “please” from my kidsWhen numbers back up an opinionEating bad stuff on the weekendsIslamorada, Fla.Worcester Prep’s Candlelight ServiceFacebook birthday wishesWhen a new locally-owned business opensHow small computers are nowadaysA smooth flightBig soup, small salad for lunchNot worrying about cost while eating out

Things I Like

Not packing socks for a vacationHow excited kids get for SantaGetaways with friendsHigh-scoring college football gamesFlying first classA fishing trip with lots of actionBeing with my kids after not seeing them for a few daysA smart phone with a long battery lifeFree shippingNew tires on a vehicleClassic Christmas movies

Things I LIke

Eating crabs in the winterOcean City at night this time of yearA good laughing fit with my kidsDriving a street that just got pavedNot working the day after ThanksgivingBerlin at night this time of yearLong lines that move fastWell-spoken teensAbsolutely silenceQuick phone callsGoing through Wintefest each year

Things I Like

A personalized autograph in a bookHearty saladsA fountain drink with crushed iceThe first day after being sickListening to my kids’ giggle sessionsMemorable words of advice years laterBeing at bight football gamesAn exhausted kidTorrey SmithA juicy clementineBleu cheese on top of steak