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Month: May 2025

Memorial Day:  More Than Just A Long Weekend

Memorial Day:  More Than Just A Long Weekend

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This weekend, we celebrate Memorial Day, where we remember those who served this country and gave the ultimate sacrifice, never returning home to their friends and loved ones following their military service. There are thousands upon thousands of people to remember this weekend, but I’d like to focus on just one, who was from my hometown of Clear Spring, MD.  George Edgar Massie was born on November 5, 1947 and grew up in Clear Spring.  He graduated from Clear Spring…

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Your Local Library: More Than Just Books

Your Local Library: More Than Just Books

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I recently had a chance to visit the main branch of my local library for a screening of the documentary, “Free For All”, a film about the history of the library system in the United States.  It was a fascinating watch, and I highly recommend it (you can catch it on YouTube at this link). We often think of the local library as just a depository of books that can be borrowed, but it is so much more than that. …

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Hagerstown Eats:  Casual Dining is Alive and Well – 5 Places to Sample

Hagerstown Eats:  Casual Dining is Alive and Well – 5 Places to Sample

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I hear you.  “Ok, ‘Food and Travel Guy’, when are you going to talk about food?”  Well, today’s your lucky day.  Although I often complain about the lack of variety and choices of casual dining restaurants in Hagerstown, there are some solid choices out there for a weeknight or weekend meal.  I’m not talking about chains, now.  Sure, go slobber over the salad and breadsticks at “Olive Garden” if you want to, but these restaurants are doing it pretty well…

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Take a Hike!  Get Out and Stretch Your Legs!

Take a Hike!  Get Out and Stretch Your Legs!

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No doubt you’ve read about the health benefits of walking.  It’s the simplest exercise you can do, and the more steps you take, the better (the recommendation is 10,000 steps per day, but that varies from person to person).  It’s also a great time to let your mind wander and take a mental break from your daily duties. Now, I hear you complaining already.  Where can I walk at?  I just don’t have the time to go and hike somewhere. …

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