The Greatest Generation passeth away and Baby Boomers downsize and move on, leaving the things they've accumulated to the next generation -- or to strangers in need. That pretty much explains how the gymnasium at Baltimore's Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Anunciation fills up each summer for the congregation's annual flea market. It's a remarkable … Continue reading Things end up
Summer: Time to leave the trout alone
I wrote a while back about fishing less due to climate change. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources sent out this reminder to trout anglers that catch-and-release fishing during the hot summer months can be harmful to trout. The following guidelines are recommended: Water temperatures greater than 68 degrees: Angling and handling of trout is extremely stressful and … Continue reading Summer: Time to leave the trout alone
Cracking down on owners of vacant houses
The photo with this post is that of the corner property in the District of Columbia -- in Capitol Hill or close to it -- whose owner is the subject of the $1.8 million judgement referenced in my Sunday column in The Baltimore Sun. The judgement resulted from the owner's claim that the property was … Continue reading Cracking down on owners of vacant houses
A Supreme Court victory for the pro-deathers
One Saturday in the fall of 2017, I was in a remote area of Maryland, surrounded by water and woods, a place so quiet that even the squawk of a blue jay seemed startling. In the early afternoon, we heard gunfire — and not the single, distinct shots you might hear during deer season, but … Continue reading A Supreme Court victory for the pro-deathers
The things we leave out
My Sun column today is about the billions in settlements that Baltimore and other jurisdictions — cities, counties, whole states — are in the process of receiving from pharmaceutical companies, pharmacy chains and distributors for their roles in the horrible opioid epidemic. Municipalities compute the costs of responding to overdoses, treating the addicted and dealing … Continue reading The things we leave out
An extraordinary gesture across racial lines, 200 years ago in Baltimore
My Sun column this day tells of a young Black clergyman, William Levington, who went south to establish the first Episcopal church for African Americans in a slave state with the help of a white benefactor, James Bosley. It's a piece of Baltimore history that comes to us as the church, St. James Episcopal, celebrates … Continue reading An extraordinary gesture across racial lines, 200 years ago in Baltimore
Trump’s disgusting enablers violate their oaths to defend the Constitution
Step by step, the MAGA Republicans have joined Trump in taking a torch to American institutions at the foundation of democracy. They’ve given him a pass on being an extortionist in foreign policy (his first impeachment), approved of his stacking of the Supreme Court with anti-abortion zealots (after refusing to even consider a moderate during … Continue reading Trump’s disgusting enablers violate their oaths to defend the Constitution
Another reason to spend time outdoors: Kids are less likely to develop nearsightedness
View Post A fishing companion, an experienced hunter I call Hawkeye, spotted an adult whitetail deer in brush along a ridge 150 feet above the fern-covered floor of Youghiogheny forest in western Maryland. The deer stood still as a stone and yet my companion said he could see the animal’s head through trees, rhododendrons and … Continue reading Another reason to spend time outdoors: Kids are less likely to develop nearsightedness
Dates announced for third run of “Baltimore, You Have No Idea”
Theater news: We are staging my first play again. "Baltimore, You Have No Idea" will have five performances in the Meyerhoff Theater at the Baltimore Museum of Art on Dec. 11 through Dec. 15. That includes two weekend matinees. The tickets will be on sale with a discount for BMA members in September. The play … Continue reading Dates announced for third run of “Baltimore, You Have No Idea”
A Mental Health Day at St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center
Public service announcement from the good people at St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center in Baltimore: The pace and pressure of life can take a toll on your mental health. Taking care of your mental health can significantly impact your physical health and how you show up in the world for yourself, your family, and your … Continue reading A Mental Health Day at St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center
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