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It’s that time of year again folks. Labor Day weekend. The official end to another fun summer at the beach. In my house however, the words “Labor Day” could have a much more substantial and literal meaning. In case you … Continue reading →

As a career bartender, I witness things, people, and behaviors on a nightly basis that drive me right to the brink of insanity. Some of them may be petty on my part because I’ve become tad bit jaded after spending … Continue reading →

This is yet another one of those weeks where I had very different plans for the column. But then something happened yesterday that changed everything. There are certain stories that don’t necessarily need to be shared and probably shouldn’t. Stories … Continue reading →

I’m just going to jump right in and pick up where we left off last week. I’m now slowly traversing the parking lot towards the entrance of Walmart with a toddler at the end of each arm. Every 10 steps … Continue reading →

First, let me apologize for re-posting an older column last week. I hope you enjoyed it nonetheless. I did this for a couple of reasons. One was that it was kind of poignant for this time of year and most … Continue reading →

Over the years we’ve touched upon the various ridiculous things I’ve seen and heard in my many years as a bartender. We’ve gone over some examples of the absolutely absurd behavior that many display while out in public and drinking … Continue reading →

Let me start with a follow-up to last week’s piece. The article that posted on Thursday last week. I may or may not have, hypothetically sent an email to my landlord with Shorebilly’s Swill attached to it. Either way, I … Continue reading →

I had something else in the works for this week, then I realized that this week ends with the Fourth of July. It actually occurred to me as I was driving to work yesterday  as I crossed the two bridges … Continue reading →

As is so often the case, I had very different plans for this week’s piece. But then life happened and the subject matter abruptly changed. I can pinpoint for you the exact moment that it did. Earlier this week I … Continue reading →

As promised, I’m coming back this week to introduce you to some more of the cast members for the 2015 season. If you haven’t been following, cast members are the people who come to the bar night after night and … Continue reading →

It’s mid-June in Ocean City and one of the things that means for the locals is that our peaceful beach town is being inundated with seniors. And I don’t mean AARP card carrying walker hobblers emptying the bingo hall for … Continue reading →

Only a few short weeks into the 2015 season and already this year’s cast members are identifying themselves in droves. I did a similar piece last year, so I’ll try not to be too repetitive, but it’s really the same … Continue reading →