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A zaghareet is a chirp-like, noisy, and loud ululation performed to honor someone. The word zaghareet was generated in the Middle East and is commonly related to forms of Arabic belly dancing. The sounds of many high-pitched zaghareet calls of … Continue reading →

For many people, age is just a number. They look good and feel good much later in life, leaving people to wonder what their secret is. Oh, it’s got to be genetics some will say; others just resign themselves to … Continue reading →

The white building stands three stories tall, much as it did just before the turn of the nineteenth century. A two-story Tuscan columned porch provides a space for guests to mingle and enjoy the Atlantic Ocean breeze—whether they happened to … Continue reading →

Ocean City was awash with a sea of green this Saturday in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The Shorebread staff was out partaking in the festivities. The 31st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade ran from 59th Street to 45th Street. … Continue reading →

We moved to Berlin, MD 10 years ago, renting a home on Williams Street. Moving to Berlin from Jamestown Road in Ocean City, was more of an adjustment than originally thought. Used to the constant hum of vehicles up and … Continue reading →

It’s a green kind of weekend across the Eastern Shore. Green seems to be the theme. Whether it’s wearing green clothing and drinking green beer or being ‘green’ by searching for wild-life or recycling thrifted clothing – green is in … Continue reading →

Ocean City’s dating pool is filled with stagnant, murky, dirty water. No one wants to dive in. The same bachelors float around in the pool endlessly. Most of the men have been in the dating pool for far too long … Continue reading →

Eating locally and seasonally is easy in the spring, summer, and fall.  We are blessed to be surrounded by farms and bays that provide us with a tremendous bounty.  That first, fresh spear of asparagus signals spring and there’s nothing … Continue reading →

Since living in Ocean City I have met some pretty amazing people who have really surprised me with their background and life journeys. I think sometimes people have the wrong impression of our town—yes I officially consider myself a local … Continue reading →

If you see a group of green-haired folks wearing green t-shirts sitting in beach chairs in West Fenwick Ireland… or Island… on Saturday morning, don’t be surprised. Last year, people camped out in front of Smitty McGee’s Raw Bar & … Continue reading →

‘Tis the season for spring cleaning. Good Feng Shui is all about creating a positive environment around you. A clean and organized home has a huge impact on your well-being! 1. Begin by starting outside of your front door. This is considered … Continue reading →

Warm weather signifies many things—blossoming flowers, outdoor activities, summer’s approach—and if kids are in the mix, often whole new wardrobes. Children undergo growth spurts at sometimes quite alarming rates. It can seem as though literally overnight, the pants that fit … Continue reading →

I’d like to take a short break this week from my usual sarcastic rants and get a little personal; I do this from time to time. I’m sure that next week I’ll be right back to my typical cynical banter. … Continue reading →

Saturday March 17th in Ocean City, Maryland provides a unique opportunity to showcase both the consummate professional, and the fun-loving sides of one’s personality. This year the Delmarva Irish-American Club presents the 32nd Annual Ocean City St. Patrick’s Day Parade—the … Continue reading →

Our previous house was a new new house that was craftily built under my own watch full eye. Engineered trusses, concrete pump trucks and cranes for the roof where all used as part of the construction. it was built in … Continue reading →

What's happening this weekend? Socially Speaking and Shorebread have a few ideas…   Head to Berlin to take part in the town’s 2nd Friday Art stroll on March 9th. Many businesses are gearing up for spring and offering seasonal sales, dishes, … Continue reading →