Over the last two weeks, President Trump has referred to his war in Iran more than 50 times as “a little excursion.” According to my research, Trump’s aides suggested that he call the war an incursion. Trump thought they said excursion and so that is what he has been calling Read more
On March 26, 2024, Maryland experienced a catastrophe of epic proportions when a cargo ship leaving Baltimore Harbor plowed into the iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge. The catastrophe had measurable negative human impacts and measurable negative economic impacts. Six workers doing maintenance on the bridge died when the bridge collapsed. Read more
Individual suite front with hammock Brampton 1860 has been officially recognized as the “Most Romantic Hotel in Maryland,” earning the top position in a recent feature by Better Living, a signature online lifestyle and travel platform that highlights the State’s most exceptional destinations for couples. The distinction places Brampton 1860 at the forefront of romantic Read more
This morning on my walk with my dog, I noticed the quiet, beautiful hints of the seasons changing, the kind that don’t demand attention, but gently invite you to pause. The forsythia, jonquils, hyacinths, and cherry trees are all in bloom, each one offering soft bursts of color against the Read more
Happy Mystery Monday! Can you guess what is pictured in photo #1? The answer to last week’s mystery is musclewood, Carpinus caroliniana, pictured in photo #2. Musclewood, Carpinus caroliniana, gets its common name from the sinewy texture of its smooth, gray, fluted trunk, which resembles muscles. It’s also called ironwood Read more
Allegra! Women’s Chorus is delighted to share a thrilling and thoughtful program of music on April 18 on Easton and April 19 in Oxford. Music of Living, program title and featured piece by Dan Forrest, encapsulates the themes of nature, wonder, and creativity woven throughout the concert’s selections. At the heart of the program will Read more
We’ve all been there. Think about those busy weeknights, after a long day at work and a stressful, bumper-to-bumper commute home. Or, perhaps, following Little League practice or a middle school theater rehearsal. It’s getting late, everyone’s tired, and you have neither the time nor energy to prepare a home-cooked Read more
Lisa is my ride-or-die this Friday morning, and yes, I had to look up the phrase to see what it means. It feels both stupid and appropriate as she pulls up in front of my house at 8:30 a.m., dark, chin-length bob with bangs, red lipstick, and a broad smile Read more
There are moments when Mother Nature is anything but gentle. “The Strike” by Russ Levi
Chesapeake Music is delighted to announce the five finalists competing in the Live Final Round of the 12th Biennial Chesapeake Chamber Music Competition, which celebrates emerging, world-class chamber ensembles: Brompton Quartet, Candide Quartet, Dolphins Quartet, Synchrony Quartet, and Trio Animoso. Congratulations to each group! Following a competitive preliminary round, these five ensembles Read more