I’ve never been able to wrap my head around hearing someone say “I can’t eat because I’m too stressed”. Stress has never stood in the way of eating for me! In fact, stress only fuels the fire for many people. And that’s what I’ve been dealing with lately. The stress of being a tax accountant […]
Harford County Executive Craig Delivers His Final State of the County Address; “May They Also Say that We Left This Great Community of Ours in Good Standing for the Next Generation of Leaders”
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive David R. Craig today presented the County Council and the citizens with a comprehensive report on the State of the County in his ninth and final address since taking office. “Having twice been elected by the citizens of this great county and after weathering a myriad of challenges […]
Harford County Public Schools Says No to “North Harford Zone;” Decision Process Explained for Weather-Related Closings
A spokesperson said Tuesday that Harford County Public Schools is not considering a separate North Harford zone for weather-related closings and delays, despite an outcry from affected parents and their county council representative. Responding to questions from The Dagger, HCPS spokesperson Lindsay Bilodeau cited a feasibility study conducted years ago at the request of the […]
Harford Schools Scratch Pad: Board of Education Addresses Vexing Budget Decisions Affecting Students, Staff and Community
Another in an occasional series of analysis and observations following a meeting of the Harford County Board of Education: A recent Harford County Board of Education meeting featured vexing budget decisions affecting students, staff and the community at-large: Should class sizes be increased to give teachers a raise? Should unpopular pay-to-play fees be abolished, taking […]
The Weekly Weigh-In: Week 4 — Be Prepared
A key ingredient for any diet is preparation, so I researched the meaning behind the Scout motto “Be Prepared”. According to Wikipedia, the Scout Motto means you are always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your DUTY (and yes, the word “duty” is in all caps). –Be Prepared in Mind […]
Got A Stake In Harford County Public Education? Here’s A Chance To Do Something About It
Got a stake in public education? Here’s a chance to do something about it. For the first time this election year, voters living in each of Harford County’s six council districts can elect a representative to the school board. The filing deadline for qualified candidates is February 25th. The upcoming elections cap off a years-long […]
Harford County’s Food Facility Inspection Violations For December 2013
Each month the Harford County Health Department conducts routine inspections of 1,893 food service facilities (936 permanent food service facilities and 957 temporary food service facilities). Some pass, some fail. These are their stories… Below are all the critical health inspection violations for Harford County in December 2013: 7-Eleven #26334J 3000 Abingdon Road Abingdon, MD […]
The Weekly Weigh-In: Week 3 – One Size Does Not Fit All
Finally I was starting to see a tiny bit of progress on the whole diet thing. The numbers on the scale weren’t fluctuating much, but the idea of getting dressed for work was becoming less daunting. So on Casual Friday I pulled out an old pair of Size 14 DKNY jeans and prayed that they […]
