On Veterans Day, during a drive through Maryland's Washington County, I took a side trip to see Dam No. 5, also known as the Honeywood Dam, on the Potomac River. It was a sunny but cold and blustery day, with some big winds bending trees and the dried sorghum I passed on the way through … Continue reading Fishing lures in the wind
My daughter asked for ‘various salads’ for a birthday dinner . . .
And so I obliged her, digging into one of my favorite recipe books, The Foods of Italy by the late great Giuliano Bugialli, who was a guest on my television show in the 1990s. Bugialli was a champion of simple, authentic vegetable dishes from all over Italy. I found a variety of his insalata recipes … Continue reading My daughter asked for ‘various salads’ for a birthday dinner . . .
An old tradition: Naming places on rivers and trails
Those who fish — and I’m sure it’s true of those who hunt and hike — have a habit of naming familiar places in the great outdoors, branding them in some personal way. Gunpowder River Along the Gunpowder River in northern Baltimore County, most anglers know where to find Whale Rock. Given the large boulder … Continue reading An old tradition: Naming places on rivers and trails
World Series 2025 was epic. So were ticket prices. In 1966, you could have a box seat for ….
The 2025 World Series was epic. Too bad one team had to lose, and too bad it was the Toronto Blue Jays. We were rooting for them, and I’m sure that was the case throughout most of Birdland, home of the soon-to-be-great-again (and Blue Jays AL East rival) Baltimore Orioles. Next year will bring the … Continue reading World Series 2025 was epic. So were ticket prices. In 1966, you could have a box seat for ….
Maryland se une a otros 23 estados para presentar una demanda contra Trump por la suspensión ilegal de los beneficios del SNAP.
La Coalición urge que la Corte restaure de inmediato los fondos de SNAP, de los que dependen 42 millones de estadounidenses Comunicado de prensa del Fiscal General de Maryland BALTIMORE, MD (28 de octubre de 2025)– El Fiscal General Anthony G. Brown se unió hoy a una coalición de otros 22 fiscales generales y tres … Continue reading Maryland se une a otros 23 estados para presentar una demanda contra Trump por la suspensión ilegal de los beneficios del SNAP.
Proustian memory: Steamed windows and chop suey
A Proustian memory is the sudden, involuntary recall of a forgotten moment or experience, triggered by an aroma, taste or touch. It was a madeleine dipped in tea that sent Marcel Proust back in time. My latest Proustian memory — I’ve had many — occurred during a search for a recipe for French cassoulet. I … Continue reading Proustian memory: Steamed windows and chop suey
New play: The 1966 Orioles, the fight for civil rights and Baltimore’s last Republican mayor
My new play, “No Mean City: Baltimore 1966,” will open in March for a run of performances — including, we hope, a *weekday matinee for students — in the Meyerhoff Theater of the Baltimore Museum of Art. A historic drama, “No Mean City” tells stories about Baltimore that have long been overshadowed by the biggest … Continue reading New play: The 1966 Orioles, the fight for civil rights and Baltimore’s last Republican mayor
Love America Rallies: No Kings Day, October 2025
The MAGA Republican response to the second No Kings protest has been a combination of laughably extreme invective and childish hissy fit. Republican after Republican issued over-the-top criticism of the organized demonstrations against the Trump regime, calling them Soros-sponsored antifa gatherings. House Speaker Mike Johnson called them “hate America” rallies. White House press secretary Karoline … Continue reading Love America Rallies: No Kings Day, October 2025
No Kings Day events: Find a place to join the protest
No matter where you live, you can find fellow Americans who will be protesting Trump's efforts to kill our democracy on Saturday Oct. 18. Try this link to see a list of protest points near you. In Baltimore, No Kings 2 will take place along the route of the Baltimore Running Festival. You can catch … Continue reading No Kings Day events: Find a place to join the protest
Seasonal reminder: Maryland’s best deck
I did not want to let October pass without telling you about this again. It's the big deck in Green Ridge State Forest, between the communities of Bellegrove and Flintstone. Interstate 68 takes you right there. Attached to one of the highway exit signs -- for exit 64, to be exact -- you'll find one of … Continue reading Seasonal reminder: Maryland’s best deck
Dan Rodricks 