Dinosaurs! The name itself infers impending awesomeness. It is derived from the Greek words ‘deinos’ (terrible) and ‘saura’ (lizard). Already you know you are in for a show. Where do I find these terribly awesome lizards? Nowhere. You can find bones, fossils, footprints and even coprolites (fossilized poop). I have been enamored with these ancient […]
“A Classic Method of Wrapping Fresh Fish” And Other Uses For A Local Newspaper, Courtesy Of A Local Politician
The prolonged battle between Aberdeen City Councilman Mike Hiob and local newspaper The Record continued this week with the politician getting in the latest jab – a list of the top “uses” for the newspaper he read during Monday night’s city council meeting, which include wrapping fish, washing windows and checking to see how many […]
Del. Jennings: Maryland’s Taxes Are Among The Highest In The Nation
Dear Editor, It is truly remarkable what a difference two (2) years can make. If we could journey back to ‘2006’, Marylanders were in a state of disgust over the imminent increases in energy costs. Demanding change in Annapolis, the State elected a new Administration that promised to thwart energy hikes and cut taxes on […]
Forget Wall Street, Invest In Something That Really Has Growth Potential – American Celebrity
This installment of Ask A Smartass will attempt to tackle a question that has been on the minds of many Americans these days: Is our country in a recession? Warning: if you hate to hear about money issues or you love capitalism with all of your heart, you may not want to proceed in reading. […]
You WILL Get Wet On This Ride: Harford’s Last Creek Crossing Still Has A Home On Tabernacle Road
Unless you were born and raised in the area, spent some time in the Boy Scouts or like to burn away your weekends cruising the twisting back roads of Harford County, chances are you’ve never heard of Tabernacle Road. It’s really not much of a road – just a winding gravely path through the woods […]
Cancer Fears Me: Putting A Positive Spin On A Negative Diagnosis
“Cancer Fears Me.” These three words strung together have the audacity to put the “C” word in its place. It’s original and pretty simple really: Cancer Fears Me. Powerful words for a mother of three to come up with as she shuffles her children to and from various activities. This is not just any mother […]
Cops and Bloggers Part II: The Dagger Double-Teams Ed Norris on WHFS
UPDATE: Did you listen in? Tell us what you thought about Cindy and Mark’s appearance on The Ed Norris Show! Back by popular demand, The Dagger will venture into the WHFS 105.7 FreeFM studios Friday, April 18 for its second appearance on the Ed Norris Show. This time around, exactly three months from our last […]
A Guilty Catholic’s Hope For How The Pope Can Change The World
When I was a kid I remember going to church. I think Christians, despite their current commitment or denomination, remember how impossible it was to sit still in church. It got easier through repetition and maturity. Once you got to be about eight or nine, we all started to pay attention and things got easier. […]
