Currently Reading: Ocean City

Has anyone else noticed the recent invasion of fruit flies taking place on the Eastern Shore? Some are blaming it on the rain and the swampy conditions we’ve been experiencing, others say that the temperature drop is forcing the creatures … Continue reading →

Well, I hope you’ve all been following along and have read parts 1 and 2 of this segment. If you have, then you are up to speed and no intro is necessary. If you haven’t…number one-shame on you, and number … Continue reading →

Haunted Halloween Trail Frontier Town—the popular western themed park and rodeo operational in the summer months, is about to turn delightfully ghoulish!  Beginning this weekend, the wooded area around the park is turning into a Haunted Halloween Trail known as … Continue reading →

Hopefully you’ve read last week’s article, which was merely a set-up to this one. If not, here’s the cliff notes version…I described the “old guy in the bar”. There’s one in every bar room in America. He’s the aging regular … Continue reading →

The Eastern Shore is comprised of miles and miles of farm country before the waves of the Atlantic, or the dunes of the barrier islands ever come into view.  But a simple search of Maryland or Delaware fall festivals or … Continue reading →

The Eastern Shore is well known as a favorite vacation spot, and enviable place to reside—with the natural beauty of the beaches and bays, and the allure of small town life, coupled with the close proximity to lively resorts.  But … Continue reading →

In my many years standing behind a bar, I’ve learned a few things. One such bit of knowledge is that every bar, in every town in America, has ‘this guy’–at least the bars that are open during the day. Typically, … Continue reading →

October is breast cancer awareness month, and local organizations and businesses have embraced the cause, offering plenty of events and educational opportunities.  From races to free screenings, the crusade against breast cancer is well represented on the Eastern Shore.  For … Continue reading →

Years ago, it was not uncommon to witness, what in modern times, would be a very peculiar scene—horses pulling boats ashore directly onto the beach.  These boats, long sturdy wooden crafts known as pound boats—resembled giant rowboats and were the … Continue reading →

Culinary delights await patrons with palatable appetites—Ocean City’s Fall Restaurant week, when many of the areas most celebrated restaurants, offer discounted prix fixe menu selections—begins October 2nd. The concept of a fixed price menu provides diners with more bang for … Continue reading →

We touched briefly last week on the fact that I am technologically inept and that I have no formal writing skills and limited education. If you are seated with red pen in hand, or are expecting literary genius, I’m probably … Continue reading →

On the second floor of a bay front building, the Rivendell, sits a condo decked out in designer touches and furnishings.  Amidst the custom palm tree mural, and hand-chosen accessories featuring everything from seashells to antique cars, is the most … Continue reading →