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Eating locally and seasonally is easy during the spring and summer months on the Eastern Shore. Our coastal communities are surrounded by farms, both big and small, and waterways that provide us with a tremendous bounty as soon as the … Continue reading →

We are lucky to be surrounded by so much agriculture here on the shore.  Especially this time of year, produce abounds in farmer’s markets.  Sometimes, however, we forget about the other forms of agriculture that we are blessed with.  Poultry … Continue reading →

A little diversion this week for the Humphreys House – As summer is quickly beginning it seemed like a good opportunity to feature another craftsman that has just opened up a shop in Berlin.  I like to think that craftsman, … Continue reading →

The Poplar Hill Mansion is the oldest documented structure to remain in the City of Salisbury. Its location just outside the city proper aided significantly to its survival; it escaped destruction during the ruinous town fires of 1860 and 1886. … Continue reading →

Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 17th. Don’t forget to do something really cool with your dad; the beach, the boardwalk, go-karts, fishing. There are lots of options on the shore. Socially Speaking, we’ve got a few events we think … Continue reading →

Billy Taylor knows more about the rich history of Berlin, MD than just about anyone. Many of his stories are first hand accounts. Like the time he watched as President Franklin Delano Roosevelt came to town in 1939. Or a … Continue reading →

Now that summer is offically upon us, is your wardrobe “beach ready?” Prior to the start of the season, Melissa gave us a little tutorial on suits that work best for each body type, and the essential accessories needed to … Continue reading →

Looking back on my life, I’ve realized there are things I thought I wanted but once I got them, it turns out I really did not want or need them. My mantra was whatever I want…wants me too. I remember some of … Continue reading →

Father’s Day is a holiday that celebrates fathers. It's this Sunday, June 17th. Fathers influence us in many ways. From children to adults, we each share a special bond with our father figures. How are you going to celebrate the … Continue reading →

The scene is quaint, whimsical even. The telltale signs are evident—people bicycling down the historic streets wearing straw hats, with overflowing baskets of goodies. Or they stroll from the area with large cloth bags draped over shoulders; greens, flowers, and … Continue reading →

Congratulations are in order as Syd is about to become a father for the fourth time. We are re-publishing a past Shorebilly’s Swill, aptly entitled Not Everyone Gets Me, on Birth and Raising Children, considering that Syd is otherwise engaged … Continue reading →

How was the OC Air Show this year? What'd you think of it? We thought the Air Show was awesome! Anyone in Ocean City over the weekend most likely had a blast watching these planes, jets, and bombers soar more … Continue reading →

One of the first things that we did  when we moved into the Humphrey House was to install some new door knobs and deadbolts. We live in a safe town. I feel comfortable letting my children walk to the corner … Continue reading →

Tips for this weekend: 1.) Have earplugs readily available at all times. 2.) Find a spot on the beach around 16th Street nice and early. 3.) Run from business to business in Berlin. 4.) Eat lots of strawberries. 5.) Run … Continue reading →

Assateague Island was once planned for development. The goal was to develop the entire island to look just like that of Ocean City. Building was slow because there was only a ferry to transport materials back then. By the early … Continue reading →

Fooducate Screenshot on iPhone Fooducate is a mobile app that directs users to ‘eat a bit better’. This foodie app can be used as a ‘diet without a diet’ as it encourages users to make healthier food choices. How does … Continue reading →