It will come as no surprise to anyone in Maryland that Rep. Andy Harris, the 1st District Republican and Total Trumpy, defends Trump’s tariffs and says, “We will win the trade war, there’s no question about that.” Economists might believe Trump’s tariffs will lead to inflation and crater the U.S. economy. The Economist might characterize … Continue reading Trumpy Harris confident ‘we will win the trade war’ and defeat the ‘globalists.’
Up early to greet the first shad
Those of us who fish for sport like to have the whole place to ourselves. Arrive early enough at a favorite spot along a creek and you could be the first one there. That way, you get to cast into a familiar run before anyone else does. If that happens — if your fly is … Continue reading Up early to greet the first shad
Lyrics: Ballad of the Baltimore Bridge
While the lyrics to the "Ballad of the Baltimore Bridge" appear as captions in our music video, several people have asked that they be published separately. So here they are. Thanks to everyone for the interest in this song and for all the supportive comments we received on its release. If you know anyone who … Continue reading Lyrics: Ballad of the Baltimore Bridge
Forest bathing: Stress-free among the old hemlocks
I could sense the soothing power of the hemlocks, their cool comfort, and I didn’t give the noisy world another thought the whole time I was in that solemn place.
50th anniversary of a great book about the ‘Great War’
As a writer of non-fiction, the late Paul Fussell was one of the master distillers of the 20th Century, and by distiller I mean something like this: A writer who considers all -- not only the general history of an examined period, but the cultural, political, social and commercial environment -- and who extracts from … Continue reading 50th anniversary of a great book about the ‘Great War’
Plan ahead for Mother’s Day: The Mamma Mia Vase
Disclaimer: I am not an investor in Mamma Mia brand olive oil. I receive no compensation from wholesalers or retailers of olive oil. I am a mere consumer: I cook with the stuff. And this brief note is meant as a reminder to the many readers who have asked me where they could get Mamma … Continue reading Plan ahead for Mother’s Day: The Mamma Mia Vase
Eternal Coach: Remembering Gene Hackman for his role in ‘Hoosiers’
Like many of his fans across the land, I dialed up “Hoosiers,” the 1985 film about small-town Indiana basketball, to honor the film’s star, Gene Hackman, and to remember him after his passing at 95 in his acting glory. He comes into the story right away, during opening credits, arriving at Hickory High School in … Continue reading Eternal Coach: Remembering Gene Hackman for his role in ‘Hoosiers’
Photo Gallery: G. Krug & Son of Baltimore, forging history
Peter Krug, the fifth generation of Krugs at the old ironworks on West Saratoga Street, took me through his shop one recent morning. After the tour, upstairs and down, I concluded that no place in Baltimore has a richer feel of yesterday, so real you can touch it and come away with dust on your … Continue reading Photo Gallery: G. Krug & Son of Baltimore, forging history
Looking to help Ukraine? Here’s what’s happening, groups you can support.
I first spoke with Peter Charchalis shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 and found him knowledgeable of Ukraine’s history and its modern political and cultural life. Peter was born in Baltimore to parents who had fled Ukraine at the end of World War II, when it was part of the Soviet Union. He lived … Continue reading Looking to help Ukraine? Here’s what’s happening, groups you can support.
Feeling blue? Read Angela Cook’s poem
There were many good, interesting and moving poems presented at Baltimore's historic Senator Theatre the other night -- poetry and prose from members of one of the Glenwood Life Counseling Center recovery groups -- but the one I offer in this space, as a tonic for our troubled times, is "The Color Blue" by Angela … Continue reading Feeling blue? Read Angela Cook’s poem
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