Shark!
Last week there was a SHARK ATTACK on the Eastern Bay! Only joking – it was a school of stingrays. Skates, the locals call them. A few of us were outside to witness them swimming towards shore. “WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?” yelled a neighbor. When there are 15-20 large fins flapping around in the water, … Read more
Happy Kent Island Day!
Why is it that the simplicity of a hometown parade never fails to get me all choked up? Yep, it’s true! The sound of firetrucks driving slowly through Main Street, U.S.A. is a tearjerker for the Eastern Babe. What’s up with that? Here on Kent Island, we have the most incredible tradition: celebrating the actual … Read more
Misty Morning Hike
When we have the chance, we like to get out for a short walk on a local beach on the Bay side of Kent Island. If these types of trails are included in the new State Park planned for Kent Island at Love Point, I know some folks who will be using them! Fresh air … Read more
I’ll Have Another
If you’re looking for a way to stay cool this weekend while you watch the horse races, the official drink of the Preakness is named after Maryland’s State flower – the Black Eyed Susan – and is DELICIOUS. Scroll down for the recipe! Ingredients 3/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup pineapple juice 3 tablespoons vodka … Read more
Mother’s Day Treat: Visit With the Most Adorable Owl Ever
This cute little Eastern Screech Owl was being shown off by The Baltimore Bird Club at the Inner Harbor on Mother’s Day – it was a delight seeing him there yesterday, and learning more about this great organization! The little owl is blind in one eye, so cannot survive in the wild – but I … Read more
Happy Friday! Hilarious Boat Launch Blooper
Happy Friday! With warmer weather here to stay, we all want to get out on the water. But taking those extra few minutes when launching your boat, steaming your crabs or baiting your hook is always worth it. Thank goodness for friends who lend a helping hand! (Clicking below will take you to BitOfFun.com page, … Read more
New State Park Planned for Love Point
Have you heard? Planning is currently underway for a new State Park, right here on Kent Island. The state will turn the 75 acres of waterfront land it owns at Love Point on Kent Island into a State Park. DNR will hold a meeting on Monday May 14th at the Kent Island Library to to hear … Read more
Sunrise Over the Eastern Bay
It’s a pretty day today, if a little overcast! The weather is cool and breezy here by the Eastern Bay but noticeably warmer and more muggy as we traveled inland this morning. If you didn’t get to see the sunrise today, here’s a glimpse. We appreciate the miracle of a sunrise more when we have … Read more
The Gigolo of Roses
My “Don Juan” climbing roses are in their full glory this week! The name always cracks us up. Like their namesake, they are prolific; kind of in-your-face-romantic. The Gigolo of Roses. It’s flattering to look at them and remember they were a surprise gift from the hubs, so I’d always have bouquets of my favorite flower. … Read more
A Moment of Pause
Here is an inspirational quote I found today about children, and living in the moment. A great reminder to slow down and enjoy today! Pausing to listen to an airplane in the sky, stooping to watch a ladybug on a plant, sitting on a rock to watch the waves crash over the quayside – children … Read more
Using Native Grasses for Waterfront Erosion Control
Waterfront property owners understand the special contribution Maryland waterways and the Chesapeake Bay make to the quality of life of our entire region. We should also bear in mind that these natural treasures can be fragile and should be treated with care. Since we’re all part of the same ecosystem, keep in mind that waterfront property … Read more
Eastern Bay Garlic Potatoes vs. Vampire Bat-Skeedos
Whether they’re cooked on the grill in the back of your boat or in the back of your house, this easy recipe is sure to be a summer favorite. Great complement to this season’s first rockfish, grilled chicken or a steak. It’s easy to grow all of the following ingredients even on a small lot. … Read more
April Sunrise
Our local osprey were part of a beautiful orange sunrise picture courtesy the hubs today. Osprey set up shop in our area in mid-March. This year sightings were reported earlier than usual in our area due to unseasonably high, record-breaking temps … although immature bald eagles are often mistaken for osprey. This year the couple … Read more
Spring Seedlings
Each year, our gardening skills improve – and each year around this time we visit our local nursery, Nash’s Plant Farm (108 Indian Trace, Stevensville, MD 21666). Nash’s specializes in flowers (annuals and perennials), herbs and vegetables. The nursery is all ready for spring with several newly refurbished greenhouses and is open for business for the season. … Read more
Cross Island Trail Gets Mile Markers … Again?
Last year I wrote about the Cross Island Trail’s new mile markers installed at the Romancoke end of the trail (re-posting picture from February 2011, see “Mile 1″ in the lower right). Wow, I must have gotten pregnant moments after that photo was taken. Fast forward to 2012 and a bigger stroller: Over the months following my … Read more
First Blooms
The first stealth buds and flowers are popping out in secret here on Kent Island. Pretty yellow daffodils surprise us while out and about. On our property, the ornamental plum tree we planted last season is showing its first flowers – a lovely rosy purple against the blue late winter sky. Our ground covering vinca … Read more
Moon over the Eastern Bay
There are a lot of things to love about Daylight Saving Time – longer days, brighter nights, and the accompanying warmer weather. I used to dislike the “lost” hour of sleep, but lately it all comes out in the wash: babies don’t know we’ve moved the clocks forward! Like all animals, they don’t pay much … Read more
Osprey? Nope, An Immature Bald Eagle
From a distance, a young bald eagle is easy to confuse with an osprey – especially when they perch on the osprey’s nest while hunting. We’ve had bald eagles, young, old and teenage, visiting our area all winter. The youngest juvenile bald eagles have a darker beak as shown below. It takes about five years … Read more
Geese Head North
It’s official! Canadian geese wintering in the Chesapeake Bay region began heading home this week. We caught a picture of them early this morning, high in the sky in their characteristic, super-efficient “V” shaped peloton. You can almost hear them honking to one another, encouraging each other to keep up speed. Pictured below is a … Read more
Spring Tide
Yesterday we had the lowest tide we’ve seen here on the Eastern Bay! We were able to walk out far beyond the beaches and under several piers in our area. It was odd to walk where we normally swim, sail and boat. We saw fresh tire tracks and footprints where folks played and biked in … Read more
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