Things I Like

Walking barefoot through grassThe Saltwater String BandA beer with spicy foodSalmon and eggs Being on the water at duskQuiet morningsThe Masters weekendBreaking in a new pair of sneakersSeeing through a lieA thick milkshakeSilencing a ringing phone

Things I Like

A working lunchPlanning aheadA light shining up a tree at nightStrange finds on a beachA hand-written noteWaves from people I don’t knowHolding hands with my sonsMen who can pull off suspendersNot having to wear glasses (yet)Allergy meds that workA moving church service

Things I Like

Overnight getawaysWatching my kids dance Getting good news in the mailThe movie, “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo”Sunny weekendsA drink after meeting deadlineWaking up with energyMaking the shift to the iPhoneEating out Whenever someone else weedsA lush golf course fairway

Things I Like

Eating dinner while the sun is outFamily trips for ice creamSeafood on pizzaNot being behind anyone on Route 90Aerial photosA truck with a lot dentsTalented carpenters who are reasonableNumbers peopleSmell of a newspaperHome videos of my kidsGood news first thing in the morning

Things I Like

Working while it’s snowingChewing on iceSpringing forward on SundayAdkins hardware store’s smellWhen a new aisle opens at a busy grocery storePicking up both my boys at one time while I still canWardrobe malfunctionsHearing surprising newsChecking out summer concert toursThe soul of an old dogSunrises over the ocean

Things I Like

Leaving a hospitalA compassionate gestureBeing the first awake in the houseA day filled with good newsGeese flying overheadShort sentencesAssateague’s sika deerThe Berlin Holistic Health FairWalking under the OC pierWhen there are no kid tantrumsA big weekend breakfast

Things I Like

Surprise movie endingsDeterminationWhat a tennis ball does to a labThe movie, “Broadcast News”My kids sitting on the couch togetherSeeing Pennsylvania plates in OC againWhen locals win Boat Show raffle moneyTV shows with great writersThat lax season is underwayAn easy work dayNice handwriting

Things I Like

Meeting new peopleWhen someone I know wins moneySnow falling over waterDonating old clothesThat the Girl Scouts cookies are goneListening as well as hearingWatching my kids chase each otherAsparagus that’s not over cookedQuick shopping tripsHow simple life was in collegeHumble athletes

Things I Like

Close Super Bowl gamesWings with bleu cheeseLaughingThe movie, ‘Money Ball’Being at home when it’s raining The recreation center in Snow HillListening to my son spell actual wordsRecycling at homeA snow-less winterAllen Sklar’s picture on this year’s Assateague passWatching kids play soccer

Things I Like

The movie theater in SalisburyListening to attorneys argueAn old couchThat dogs don’t talkGeorge Clooney in ‘The Descendants’ Stinky cheese that tastes greatFried oyster sandwichesWhen my sons high-five each otherAll of the Ava benefits being heldGetting a postcard in the mailKeeping a secret