It’s always the first example of an oxymoronic phrase — jumbo shrimp. Here’s a new one — large minnow. Yes, there is such a thing. It’s called a fallfish, a silvery species that swims in rivers of the U.S. Northeast and Canada. It’s a chub of the family Cyprinidae, and the largest minnow species native … Continue reading Afishionado: A ‘large minnow’ that builds and shares a spawning bed
Bridge to a memory: Father’s Day
I don’t recall ever making a fuss about Father’s Day — except for one year when my father announced that he’d like nothing better than a trip to Powder Point.
Epilogue: The missed opportunities in the life of David Warren
David Warren deserves every bit of that 45-year sentence. Baltimore is much safer with this guy gone. But, for some perspective on this case, please read what I wrote about Warren some five years ago.
Totally unexpected: Tarpon in the Chesapeake Bay
My latest column (here's a gift link) describes things we didn't expect to see or things we didn't see coming, and tarpon in the Chesapeake Bay is one of them. Several tarpon have been spotted this month in the Bay. Tarpon are large, silvery fish associated with tropical waters; they are popular targets for sport … Continue reading Totally unexpected: Tarpon in the Chesapeake Bay
Code Red: Less fishing in summer the new normal with climate change
I have written about doing less fishing, this long-developing decision influenced by two things — climate change and conscience. My July 17 column bids farewell to Code Red summer fishing. My preference is to fly fish for trout. Trout need cold, clean water to thrive. They become stressed in high temperatures. To help them survive … Continue reading Code Red: Less fishing in summer the new normal with climate change
Please, spare me your shock.
Some spoke of “political violence” as if it’s distinct from all other violence that occurs every day in the USA.
Getting it right: The history of segregation and redlining in U.S. cities
"Blaming the HOLC maps suggests that we’ve found a villain for the complex web of social, economic, physical and environmental challenges facing low-income Black communities."
Things end up
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
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
The Crab-Corn Coddie is born
People in Maryland rightfully defend the Chesapeake Bay crab cake as something not to be messed with. There are debates about what works best -- broiled, deep-fried, pan-fried -- but, as for basic ingredients, the purists want crabmeat to dominate. And while there is also some debate about that -- backfin or lump? -- I … Continue reading The Crab-Corn Coddie is born
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