The smell of caramel popcorn in the winter on the boardsExiting the New Jersey TurnpikeA worn-in sweatshirt with a hoodA comfortable pull-out couchTrying and liking wine I have never heard ofWedding anniversariesSeeing places I have visited depicted in moviesWalking the streets of New York CityOur new ‘Pets of the Month’People who have faith but don’t… Read more »
Category: Things I Like
Things I Like
My bookshelf of old “Resorters” “Ocean City Before Condominiums” by Dot Mumford Watching cold weather games in my warm house Weekend trips to New York City Crossing the Bay Bridge with a freighter below Raw oysters on the half shell The sound of breaking waves from the pier The crackling of a fire while eating… Read more »
Things I Like
Rainy Sunday nights at home The ending to “Charlie Wilson’s War” The unmistakable smells of a garage Driving on a new set of tires Adults who still read the cartoons Headache medicine that works fast Commercials starring animals Candidates who incessantly use the word ‘change’ When professional athletes cry A hot soup and hot sandwich… Read more »
Things I Like
Warm mornings in January Rooting for the underdog in the NFL playoffs Any night with a good dinner and a great movie How diehard some Nascar fans are The book, “The Kite Runner” Calendars with personalized photos Rubbing a horse between the eyes Taking a vacation in January Holding hands with my niece, Cameron My… Read more »
Things I Like
White rocking chairs on a porch New Year’s Day football Children (and adults) playing with their gifts on Christmas My wife’s shrimp ball Selling something on ebay The optimism that comes with a new year Installing something with easy instructions Mild, dry winters That Ocean City’s new library will soon be open People born on… Read more »
Thing I Like
The writers at Hallmark Getting holiday cards in the mailTaylor Pork Roll and egg sandwichesFamily gatherings ending with Smith Island cakesFager’s Island’s prime rib (one side blackened)Listening to XM on a long road tripTrashcans with wheelsGetting in a warm car on a cold morningThe first email check of the daySound of skateboard wheels on a roadLunch… Read more »
Things We Like
My son stopping by to say ‘hey’Grilled cheese sandwiches and cream of tomato soupThe above while watching Sherlock HolmesAbove the above, with my favorite blankie and bookPatrick Henry and his works of artThe Atlantic Hotel, when it was Victorian Charm in Berlin, for keeping it just thatA house full of friends for dinnerKnowing that the… Read more »
Things I Like
A house nicely decorated for Christmas Driving by The Bonfire during the holidays Getting rid of a load of junk at the dump Hearing a howling wind from bed on a cold night My dogs lining up at the door first thing in the morning Wind chimes doing their thing off in the distance Jimmy… Read more »
Thing We Like
A nice chardonnay in a Waterford Crystal glass A 101-degree hot tub on a 50-degree evening Candles, candles and more candles, all lit Spotless clean kitchen counters Sleeping with the heat on and windows open An empty trash can after the trash truck comes on Thursday Chicken noodle soup from the Minit Market Ordering a… Read more »
Things I Like
Going to brunch after church The Ray Pittman Project band Going through Winterfest on a cold night The annual carriage rides in Berlin Talking with Paul Corbett about Loyola College A young person with strong convictions Kids waiting for the school bus in the morning A snowflake on my black Lab’s face The sound of… Read more »