Dear Marylanders, I don’t know about you, but I’m afraid to fly. My fear started long before the pandemic and is, I realize, highly irrational. But there’s little I can do to calm myself when I’m convinced that whenever I hear a noise we’re going to plummet from the sky. So I take the train […]
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Backyard bocce is easy and fun
In the late afternoon, when the summer heat has broken for the day, but the sun has not disappeared for the night, four people step into a backyard, their favorite beverage in hand, and select two matching wooden balls out of a colorful collection of eight. A player picks up a small white ball, about […]
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Paddling the historic Corsica River
By Ellen Moyer If only they could talk, Maryland’s 42 Rivers have stories to tell about our early history. The Corsica River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore is one of the state’s historic rivers. The Corsica is off the Chester River, that is off the Chesapeake Bay, home of the drowned Susquehanna River that may be […]
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Are you truly listening?
In his fabulous book, “Listening to a Continent Sing,” professor Donald Kroodsma shares the story of a cross-country biking trip he took with his son. Kroodsma made a career from studying and identifying the nuances and variations of bird songs. This trip provided the chance to listen to birds across America in their native habitat. […]
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Move over, Baskin-Robbins: Mexican frozen treats have finally arrived
Tamarind, gansito, cheese, and tres leches are just a few unique flavors you’ll find at a little ice cream shop tucked between a beauty salon and a convenience store in a Bladensburg strip mall. Needless to say, this isn’t Baskin-Robbins. La Neveria Michoacana, a genuine Mexican ice cream parlor, is bright and airy, its pink […]
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Ask the undertaker: Extreme embalming
By Ryan Helfenbein In 1989 many of us moviegoers were introduced to Bernie. The boss of an insurance corporation who would have been labeled as a lively host of two young employees for a weekend getaway. Unfortunately, Bernie was dead. “Weekend at Bernie’s” is one of those classic 80s movies that even today brings a […]
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How not to get scammed online
The internet is an amazing place that’s brought people together, and allowed for the exchange of ideas, discussions, and products. And like anything that brings people together, there’ll always be those looking to prey on and scam those around them. It’s a fact of life, and if you dig through your email junk or spam […]
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Seniors with prediabetes should eat better, get moving, but not fret too much about diabetes
Almost half of older adults — more than 26 million people 65 and older — have prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How concerned should they be? Not very, say some experts. Prediabetes — a term that refers to above-normal but not extremely high blood sugar levels — isn’t a disease, […]
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Summertime downers: Prevention and treatment of sunburn, bug bites and poison ivy
Summertime: A time for contentment, relaxation and adventure. Camping, hiking, picnicking, sunbathing, whatever your outdoor passion, enjoy it to the fullest! However, while you’re frolicking in the sunshine, be mindful of a few annoying problems that can put a crimp in your summertime cheer, namely, sunburn, insect bites, and poison ivy. Of course you’re ahead […]
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A ‘man without a country’ chooses American citizenship
If you have ever lost your passport while traveling in a foreign country, you might have felt as if you had no real identity until it was restored to you. It would be a time that you were literally without a country. Joseph, who asked that we not print his last name, is a man […]
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The probate process
This column presents general information regarding estate and disability planning and probate. It is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship or constitute legal advice to readers. Individuals with legal concerns should consult with an attorney for advice regarding their specific circumstances. Unfortunately, there are two things in life that are certain – death and […]
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A new world for kids: Discovering the Bay with children
Readers of this magazine know that the Chesapeake is a fascinating place. But how many children know this? How many kids appreciate the Bay’s beauty, bounty, and mystery? How many realize that the marine environment accounts for 90% of the earth’s living space; that life began in the seas; that millions of undiscovered species still […]
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Summertime tooth sensitivity
By Drs. Woody Wooddell and Joe Passaro There is nothing quite like an ice cold, frozen sweet drink on a hot summer’s day. While we’d all like to be able to enjoy these chilly treats, tooth sensitivity can leave you sipping a drink one second and throwing it out the next. The truth about tooth […]
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Continuum of care offers dementia patients a better quality of life
By Eric Bush, MD, RPh, MBA | Hospice of the Chesapeake According to some estimates, around 5.8 million people in the United States suffer from dementia-related diseases. An additional 5.6 million age 65 and older are at risk. This is what medical professionals call the Silver Tsunami. A growing elderly population living longer combined with […]
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Plant a native garden, then wait for pollinators
As with many children, my first interaction with wildlife was watching pollinators — butterflies, bees, moths, beetles and other insects — as they flitted from flower to flower. Brightly colored swallowtail butterflies and furiously buzzing bumblebees were some of my favorites. But these insects are not just beautiful to watch. As they move from flower […]
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Old man of the swamp
How about a day trip to a cypress swamp right here in Maryland? The bald cypress trees of Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary located in Prince Frederick, Calvert County are believed to have established themselves about 10,000 years ago. The Battle Creek Cypress Swamp was acquired from the Gray and Keim families and protected by […]
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Beach House Vacation
A tradition for many years, our annual family beach vacation is anticipated almost as much as Christmas. We’ve been renting the same beach house for over 10 years. Spending time with my three brothers, their families and our Mom in such a lovely, familiar location just seems to get better each year. Last year, however, […]
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From the desk
Why do so many people love summer? Is it because sunshine is good for our health? Is it because of all the great outdoor recreational opportunities you can’t do in the winter? Is it because we long for the days before we were adults, and when school was out, we could do whatever we wanted? […]
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Spring 2022
In the Spring 2022 issue of OutLook by the Bay, learn about hidden gems at Baltimore Harbor, Camping at Delaware Seashore State Park, free Internet safety classes, and more!”>In the Spring 2022 issue of OutLook by the Bay, learn about hidden gems at Baltimore Harbor, Camping at Delaware Seashore State Park, free Internet safety classes, and more!
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Creepy crawlies by the Bay
We all like earthworms, right? OK, maybe not all of us. But they do have a lot going for them. They till and fertilize our garden soil. They make terrific bait for fishing — think night crawlers. They prop up the robin population. And they’re fascinating to watch. But it turns out that earthworms aren’t […]