As you may know from reading my posts, I have some strong feelings about Wal-Mart (it’s a love/hate thing). Now, don’t get me wrong, I know that they provide affordable products and grocery items – and that if you’re on a budget, Wal-Mart has some great deals. That being said, each local Wal-Mart tends to take on the flavor and personality of its clientele, and in the case of the Hagerstown Wal-Mart (#1674 – Salute!), a trip to this specific…
As a writer, I’m a big fan of the short story. I’ve penned a few short stories over the years, and have been working on a collection called “Dark Water Tales” – an anthology of spooky stories that all revolve around the central theme of water. I posted one of these last year, and thought it was time to publish another one, so dim the lights, curl up under a warm blanket, and be prepared to be taken on a…
For those of you traveling along South Potomac Street in Hagerstown for the past year or so, you’ve probably noticed the construction that has caused many a traffic delay or detour through the downtown corridor. What’s it all been for? Well, a new 30,000 square foot expansion of the historic Maryland Theatre has just completed, and I had the chance to be one of the first visitors during its recent open house to view all of the new changes. First…
October means cool nights, pumpkins, and of course – Halloween mania. Halloween has become the second-most popular holiday here in the US (thankfully, Christmas still reigns as the holiday champion), and there are those that wait all year for the chance to get their fright on. There are plenty of opportunities in the local four-state area to have the bejeezus scared out of you (if you’re into that), so check out these local attractions this holiday season (but just don’t…