Being a ‘cancer’ and likening that to the moods and ideas that befall me on a nightly basis, the thought of images of moonlight…or better yet, moonshine, fill my heart with joy especially when the images being conjured up are following the hand of Dave DeRan, artist of note living on Pikes Peak Road, just […]
Antique Funnel Society Hits Town
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to touch the actual funnel ‘hat’ worn by the Tin Man in the original Wizard of Oz? Or to hold the funnel used at the Battle of the Alamo by Davey Crocket as he filled muskets? What about the funnel used by Mrs. O’Leary in the […]
The Glow in the Dark, Virgin Mary Holy Water Font
There were only two Presbyterians in the 7th grade at St. Margaret School in Bel Air in 1952 and I was one of them. The other was Johnny Clark, who, following ‘graduation’ in 1953 went on to some school for the delinquent rich in southern Maryland. Me…I went to public school in my hometown of […]
Big Concert in New Bel Air High School Auditorium
It was exciting to see the new Bel Air High School from the inside, and this was an occasion to see and ‘listen up’ the new auditorium. Right off, the acoustics are fantastic, plenty of leg room and beautifully appointed. The reason for my visit Sunday afternoon was prompted by a member of the band […]
The Trial That Never Was: The Back Story Why H. Rap Brown Fizzled, Even A Car Explosion Backfired In A Masterpiece Of Ineptitude
Working as a photo-journalist during the turbulent 60’s and 70’s had it’s moments of terror and fear, as bombings and fires raged with anger of blacks and whites confronting each other. One such night of fear and anxiety came in Harford County as the H. Rap Brown trial was to open in a few days. […]
Eagerly Awaited Concert a “Smash” at Amoss Center
It was a night fit for getting out and about and listening to the world-famous Charlie Zahm bring his unique brand of Celtic music to Harford County Saturday evening at the Amoss Center on Thomas Run road. Zahm is one of the most popular soloists performing incredible Irish, Scottish and Australian music in America and […]
Road Worn and Weary, Landmarks of the Past
Ponds, peaceful and lasting. Landmarks of long ago travels. Hiking cross-country and hiding out for an hour or two, near water with sounds soothing the restless heart. Some kids living near my place are hiding out along the stream that turns into Bynum Run from Wysong Branch, and not only do they indulge in Mountain […]
The Boy With Two Turtles
As a kid my mom would ask me when I wandered the fields of our farm and the big stream that went through it, to look for snakes and bring them to her. She loved snakes, all kinds, and I did too. Mostly mean-assed water snakes, and every now and then a stinky garter snake, […]
