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Some of us get a jump start on the holiday season as soon as summer comes to a close, meticulously mapping out every detail and checking items off of holiday shopping lists with plenty of time to spare. Others take … Continue reading →

With Christmas just days away, I suddenly find my own existence completely oxymoronic. This time of year, my hypocrisies manifest themselves in countless ways, and to epic proportions. For example, I’m a perpetually cynical, consummately bitter, eternally skeptical bastard who … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is less than two weeks away, particularly since we have been enjoying so many fantastic days outdoors in t-shirts and shorts. Nonetheless, Santa will be here soon and the run of holiday fun will … Continue reading →

Despite the unseasonably warm weather (which I’m by no means complaining about), we find ourselves now firmly and deeply imbedded in the month of December. This means that, like it or not, even a cynical curmudgeon like me has no … Continue reading →

It’s another busy weekend locally as we continue with holiday events and activities across Delmarva, including SantaCon Ocean City, Christmas in St. Michaels, and the annual Diakonia Breakfast with Santa. Winterfest of Lights continues to dazzle in uptown Ocean City, … Continue reading →

Let me start by saying that I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It’s so nice to still have one remaining holiday that doesn’t offend anyone when I wish you well. Personally, one of the things I’m thankful for is … Continue reading →

Holiday shopping is in full force across Delmarva, which got its true start during the Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday events over the past few days. For those of you who haven’t even begun to check off … Continue reading →

I’ve never been one to mince words about my thoughts on various holidays. From my flagrant disdain of the ones that I feel are trivial, unnecessary, and grossly over-commercialized, to the handful that I think are necessary and meaningful. I’ve … Continue reading →

The holiday season is well underway on Delmarva, which means it’s time for our annual roundup of the area’s holiday tree lightings! Each of our local towns plays host to their own holiday celebrations, which typically begins with an annual … Continue reading →

As Thanksgiving approaches, we find ourselves getting busier and busier, not to mention more and more inundated with holiday madness. The Christmas trees are already out at local grocery stores, area towns are already decorated with their seasonal finest, and … Continue reading →

Where did this week go? Seems like we were just enjoying a little Monday Night Football and now Thursday Night Football is upon us. As usual, we have several local events to look forward to over the next few days, … Continue reading →

We are still working our way through our stash of Halloween candy, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t already eyeing up Thanksgiving dinner in Ocean City.  Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays; after all, it is a glorious day … Continue reading →