Bike Ride

We have a law in Maryland that says you can't text while driving. No one said anything about taking photos while driving. I was coming up on this guy while heading to an assignment and grabbed the first camera I could get my hands on. No time to look at the settings. I just crossed my fingers. It worked.

This biker is enjoying a beautiful spring-like day as he passes by Eddie Heath's Crab Pots. Every crabber in the world must be using his crab pots. He is busy all year long.

Thanks Eddie, for all you give back to the community. Eddie is a big supporter of our town and we all appreciate what he does.

Thanks to the unknown biker and the camera gods who made this photo possible, although I wish I had caught up with the biker a few feet back in order to show more of the colorful wire.

American Education Week in Crisfield

“Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.” ~ Chinese Proverbs

I would like to share a photo I took today at Woodson Elementary School where I was covering American Education Week. You will have to wait and see the rest of the photos in the newspaper and on their web site - just look for the photo gallery.

Over the past 2 years I have covered many events at schools around the county. I am really proud of our education system, and of the teachers who work so hard to prepare our children to go out into the world. We have some really, really, really wonderful teachers. I know. I know. Some English teacher is probably reading this, wanting to scold me for that last sentence. But I can't emphasize enough how much I appreciate our teachers.

Fern, a teacher at Somerset Intermediate School, took time off from teaching to visit Woodson during grandparent's day, part of American Education Week. In this photo she is shopping at the school's book fair with her granddaughter. This photo reminds me of the wonderful times spent shopping with my grandmother.

Oh, a little on American Education Week: the first one took place in 1921, the brainchild of the National Education Association and the American Legion. A census found that 25% of World War 1 soldiers were illiterate and 9% were physically unfit. We've come a long way, baby.

“The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.” ~ Kahlil Gibran

Peek-A-Boo...

“The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once.” ~ Albert Einstein

I don't think Einstein ever worked for a newspaper.

Thanks again for all your emails and your continued support. Yes. I am still alive. I have been posting on the blog using the scheduler, but it is becoming increasingly hard for me to find time to even think about tomorrow.

I chose this photo from my files because I wish I were like these pigeons, having nothing to do put perch, eat, and coo.



As many of you know, my main purpose for starting and keeping this blog is to show off Crisfield. Since I have dropped out of the "My Town" shootout, at least for now, I don't get as many comments, but my site meter shows that I have many dedicated followers from all over Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and D.C. - even New York and New Jersey. I don't know who you are, but I appreciate your returning each day to see what is happening in our little town. Evidently, a lot of people like to follow the good things about Crisfield. With so much negativity in the world, I think people come here for a little peace of mind.

I hope to keep providing you with Crisfield photos. If I miss a day or two, don't worry. I will be back.

Captain Daddy Art Daniels

The caption was a little difficult for me to write. Around here, we call him Daddy Art.

Daddy Art lives on Deal Island where he was born and raised. Actually, he lives in Wenona, but I seem to have a habit of calling both Chance and Wenona Deal Island.

I recently took these photos of Daddy Art getting his skipjack ready for oyster season. This is his 58th year on one of the most famous skipjacks around (and there are only a handful left).

The City of Crisfield skipjack, so named because Daddy Art bought it 58 years ago in Crisfield, is a amazing boat captained by an equally amazing man. Daddy Art, who has been working the waters for most of his eighty-something years has won the Deal Island Skipjack race on numerous occasions.

In the photos, Daddy Art is making repairs on the skipjack. By now, I am sure he has brought in loads of oysters. Depending on where you live, you might have already had some of Daddy Art's oysters.

Daddy Art is up everyday getting ready to work the waters before most of us go to bed. I wish I had his energy.

Walking the Dog

“Adventure is worthwhile.” ~ Aristotle




So many visitors to our little town. I know why they love it.

I snapped this photo from a moving car. No, officer, I was not driving.

I did not have time to stop to chat but I know they were headed back to the cruise boat that had docked for the day. I hope they had a good time and that they come back soon.

How about you? Have you planned your next adventure? Think Crisfield!

A Walk on the Crisfield City Dock

I recently captured this happy couple taking a stroll on the Crisfield city dock. Imagine my surprise when I found out they were from Georgia, living about 40 minutes from where we lived before we moved to Maryland.

They were just passing through, on their way to some place I don't remember.

I have met a lot of nice people on the dock who were passing through. They love to take in the beauty of the bay even on rainy and cold days.

Why don't you plan a stop in Crisfield?

BTW, plans are in the works for a new dock with a new look. Stay tuned.

Thanks to the Students at Somerset Intermediate School and Crisfield High School JROTC

“In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us.” ~ Flora Edwards


Yesterday, 6th and 7th grade students from Somerset Intermediate School served breakfast to veterans at the Crisfield Elks Lodge. Students were chosen from essays they had written.

After serving breakfast, students got to eat breakfast and chat with veterans who served from D-Day to the present day war. What an honor.

Thank you, students. You did a wonderful job. And thanks to teacher Cindy Taylor, shown right in the photo.

Also taking part in the veteran's breakfast, the Crisfield JROTC: Thank you. You did a great job on the presentation of the colors.

And while I am on this honored day, here is a photo I took of the volunteers who drive the DAV passenger van, helping vets get to appointments as far away as Baltimore. If you live in the area and would like to help, send me an email and I will put you in touch with them.



Oh, a big thanks to the Crisfield Elks Lodge for providing the food and to the volunteers who did the cooking. It takes a village...

"I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live." ~ George Bernard Shaw

From the young to the old, I think the people of Crisfield understand the above quote perfectly.



Remember to thank a vet whenever you see one. Don't wait for Veteran's Day.