The worldwide community of museums will celebrate International Museum Day on Saturday, the 18th May 2013. Historic St. Martin’s in Showell, MD is part of this world community and partaking in the event by hosting an Open House. The theme of this year’s International Museum Day is “Museums (Memory + Creativity) = Social Change.” “Our rich heritage, which museums both display and protect, is associated with inventiveness and vitality, … READ MORE
For quite a while lifestyle choices were more about convenience — how fast can a meal be put on a table, or how much of something can be purchased in order to save a few dollars. It was the ‘more’ mentality. Current trends are championing quality over quantity; one example is knowing where food comes from. The times are changing, and whether your personal lifestyle choices already include elements … READ MORE
Worcester County, MD is primarily known as a place for tourism. As thousands of individuals flock to Ocean City during the summer months, they travel past fields, farms, and agricultural history. The importance of agriculture to the Eastern Shore of Maryland cannot be overstated. Without farming and agricultural impact, our local economic, cultural, environmental, and aesthetic significance would be nonexistent. In small communities across the county, agriculture faces struggles … READ MORE
Any day that surpasses 50 degrees on a weekend is one meant for early spring gardening on the Eastern Shore. Last Saturday, green-thumbs were outside in their yards pulling weeds, clearing out flower beds for new mulch, trimming their shrubs, and building box gardens for veggies and fruits. It’s tempting to run to the local hardware store, big box store, or small garden center and purchase pots filled with … READ MORE
Down a long pebble driveway and overlooking the railroad tracks across from the Seaford Industrial Park off of the Market Street Extension sits a tiny little orangey-peach house. It looks kind of like a gingerbread house and is marked as a Delaware State Historical Landmark according to a big blue placard just feet away. Behind the little peach gatehouse is a large plantation – also painted in a funky … READ MORE
Rehoboth Beach is famous for its fine dining establishments. However, many who visit are drawn by perennial favorites such as French fries, pizza, cotton candy and caramel popcorn. The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society will open a new exhibit on Memorial Day, 2013 and it needs the public’s help. The Society asks that you search around the house or the attic for keepsakes of your favorite eateries from childhood to … READ MORE
Winter brings frigid temperatures, chilling winds, and even delivered some snow to the Eastern Shore recently. As we battle Mother Nature to stay warm this year, your trees are fighting, too. You can add extra layers of clothing, sip on some hot cocoa or venture inside where its heated – your trees can’t. They’re left outside to and exposed to all elements. It’s important to pay attention to and … READ MORE
A historic Ocean City landmark near the Inlet was unceremoniously torn down this week after an investigation revealed it was not as old as first believed. The old house, most recently home to Adolfo’s Restaurant, on a site adjacent to the Oceanic Motel near the Inlet, was torn down this week after outliving its useful purpose. The old house turned Italian restaurant was first believed to be … READ MORE
Everywhere you look, you see purple: purple hair, nails, clothes and shoes. The Baltimore Ravens have made purple the most popular color right now and personally, I couldn’t be happier to have my favorite team win the Superbowl! Go Ravens! I’m sure that I am not the only Raven’s fan who has increased her wardrobe with the color purple. Have you ever wondered about the meaning of this increasingly popular color … READ MORE
It may be a little early to think about gardening (we did just have some snow accumulation last week), but you may be itching to put your green-thumb to work and get some yard work done this weekend. Take advantage of the 60-degree weather! Bulbs are sprouting and daffodils are already blooming in flower gardens across the Eastern Shore; they’re probably quite confused by the varying weather, too. Before … READ MORE
The flu is officially rampant across the United States, according to CDC reports stating the flu season started weeks early, and that 41 states have already reported a significant number of cases. While many opt to get vaccinated to protect against the flu, others do not, citing that the vaccine may not combat the strain wreaking havoc on their part of the country, or simply that they just take … READ MORE
The number one, simplest Feng Shui tip for the New Year is to clear clutter from your home. Clear your home room by room of things that are no longer useful in your life. Grab some boxes and start a box for donations. One person’s junk is another person’s treasure. Think of giving to people who could use or appreciate the things you no longer need. Not only is … READ MORE
“Housing and real estate account for almost 1/5th of Maryland’s gross state product,” said Mary C. Antoun, Chief Executive Officer of the Maryland Association of Realtors. “Traditionally, the housing sector leads the economy out of recession and into more robust growth, but that can’t happen if we keep putting hurdles in its way.” Recently, a huge hurdle was proposed in the state of Maryland. Governor Martin O’Malley announced a … READ MORE