This is an updated version of the column I wrote last year for New Year’s Eve. Happy New Year, Gentle Readers!

I always enjoy being a volunteer for the Christmas in St. Michaels Tour of Homes.  Since this event is usually sold out, I am ...

Well, it is time for New Year’s resolutions. While I am not particularly good at keeping them, I am skilled at making them.

Seasons Greetings, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Joyous Kwanza. I hope I did not leave anyone out. I ...

Sue Ellen Thompson is the author of six books of poetry—most recently SEA NETTLES: NEW & SELECTED POEMS. She has taught at ...

He headed immediately up the wooden stairs to the second floor. Two days before Christmas. He knew what he was after.

Maria Grant was principal-in-charge of the federal human capital practice of an international consulting firm. While on the ...

The Spy community is a rare phenomenon in a country that sees local news on death’s doors. In a regional market of less than ...

A few days ago, we made it through the inky tunnel of the year’s longest night. Now, for some of us anyway, here comes the ...

Yule, also known as Winter Solstice, is a traditional festival celebrated by many cultures, particularly those with Pagan or Germanic roots. It marks the ...

Adkins Arboretum in Ridgely, Md., is seeking submissions for its annual Juried Art Show, to exhibit in March and April 2025.

It is crystal clear that Chesapeake Music’s February 16th Interlude Concert will not disappoint. Two truly amazing ...