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College Football Season:  Who Ya Rootin’ For?

College Football Season:  Who Ya Rootin’ For?

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You know fall is approaching when college football season is back in business.  The excitement starts this coming weekend – so who are you pulling for?  Who’s your favorite team? Many folks root for the university they attended.  That’s all well and good, except for when your college is without a football team.  My alma mater, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) doesn’t have a football squad (although they did become the darlings of March Madness in 2018 when…

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Old Bay Seasoning:  It’s Hard to Miss These Days

Old Bay Seasoning:  It’s Hard to Miss These Days

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Ever since German immigrant Gustav Brunn created the Old Bay Seasoning blend back in 1939[1], it has become synonymous with the identity and culture of my home state of Maryland.  The familiar yellow and red can is found in almost every Maryland kitchen, and for those of you who haven’t tried it, you really should.  Not only is it great on seafood (its original purpose), but its versatility adds a “Maryland flavor” to chicken, beef, or even scrambled eggs.  Some…

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The Celebration of Trees: One of the Wonders of the Holiday Season

The Celebration of Trees: One of the Wonders of the Holiday Season

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I absolutely love this festive time of the year.  The decorations, the wrapping paper, the music, the lights – and the gloriously decorated Christmas trees.  If you want to experience a family-friendly way to see all of this and more, then you still have time to go and see the Celebration of Trees, being held at the historic Springfield Barn in Williamsport, MD. The event was started back in 2009, when organizers got the bright idea to try and recycle…

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Picking Crabs: A Maryland Tradition

Picking Crabs: A Maryland Tradition

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There are some foods that are synonymous with a state’s identity.  Maine has its lobster, Georgia has their peaches, Louisiana has the crawfish; however, in Maryland, one food item reigns supreme. The Maryland blue crab. Nothing beats sitting down at a long, paper-covered table piled high with freshly steamed blue crabs, the air filled with the signature smell of Old Bay seasoning.  Armed with a mallet and a small knife, it’s now each diner’s job to dissect these crustaceans, picking…

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Local Wineries Offer Weekend Diversions

Local Wineries Offer Weekend Diversions

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September is almost upon us, ushering in the last bit of summer and hopefully giving us a glimpse of cooler temperatures and a glorious autumn season.  The kids are back in school, weekend harvest festivals will be in full swing – and what better way to celebrate than to check out some local wines! Luckily, Washington County has plenty of wineries to choose from.  From sweet to dry, there’s certainly a bottle of locally–produced  goodness for everyone to enjoy –…

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Left at a Red Light? Who Knew?

Left at a Red Light? Who Knew?

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I was making my way home from work a few days ago, and due to the one way streets in my city of employment, I am forced to go “around the block” to get moving in the direction I need to go to make my way home (four turns instead of just two).  Upon pulling up at a light to turn left, I suddenly saw the driver in front of me stop at the red light, look to his right,…

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The Maryland Theatre Expansion Project: First Look

The Maryland Theatre Expansion Project: First Look

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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…

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The Summer is Here – Time for Crabs!

The Summer is Here – Time for Crabs!

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Ahhhhhh, summer.  The kids are out of school, the days are long and warm, and it’s time to enjoy one of my favorite seasonal seafood treats – the Maryland blue crab. Although the “official” season started back in April (and the heaviest crabs won’t be around until late summer/early fall), nothing says summer like sitting down to a long table covered in brown paper, grabbing a mallet and sharp knife, and digging in to a pile of hot, fresh-steamed crabs,…

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Senior Week at Ocean City, MD: A Rite of Passage

Senior Week at Ocean City, MD: A Rite of Passage

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All over the four-state area, high school seniors are taking that inspirational walk across the stage in their caps and gowns, shaking hands with a school official as photos are snapped, and ending their high school careers with diplomas in hand.  The future is full of promise and new beginnings – college for some, and work for others. But first – it’s time to party. For many high school graduates, that means only one thing.  It’s time to head to…

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Spring is in the Air – Hallelujah!

Spring is in the Air – Hallelujah!

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One of the many nice things about living in a temperate weather zone is the yearly change of seasons.  Believe me, I spent many years living in Florida, and there is nothing more boring than a subtropical climate.  The joke in the “Sunshine State” was that there were only three seasons – early summer, late summer, and next summer.  That wasn’t far from the truth.  There was nothing more uninspiring than dressing your kids up for Halloween in some sort…

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