When Peace Visited War: A Christmas Story by Tom Timberman
Americans approach Christmas 2023 in a dark angry environment that has divided millions, even families and friends. Bethlehem, even Santa Claus and definitely “Silent Night” seem far away and somewhat artificial. Two full scale wars, massive death and destruction in Europe and the Middle East and violence and hate elsewhere have definitely dimmed our Christmas Spirit. When I've been overseas ... [Continue Story]
From and Fuller Podcast
From and Fuller: On NY Times David Brooks Pessimism on Biden and Speaker Johnson’s Survival
Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment. This week, From and ... [Continue Story]
- From and Fuller: Speaker Johnson’s Foreign Aid Pickle and Trump Trapped in the Courtroom
- From and Fuller: A Deep Dive into Battleground State Wisconsin and MAGA Move for Trump Airport
- From and Fuller: Trump Antisemitism, Ohio Primary Results, and Hogan Poll Numbers
- From and Fuller: Biden’s SOTU Doesn’t Change Polls and the RFK, Jr. Third Party Threat
- From and Fuller: A Super Tuesday Download and the High Stakes of Biden’s State of the Union Address
- From and Fuller: The Politics of Isolationism and Commander’s Bites
Op-Ed
When Peace Visited War: A Christmas Story by Tom Timberman
Americans approach Christmas 2023 in a dark angry environment that has divided millions, even families and friends. Bethlehem, even Santa Claus and ... [Continue Story]
- A Christmas Carol 2023 by Maria Wood
- The Carbon Darwin Award by Bob Moores
- America’s Civil War of Weaponized Words and the Middle East by Tom Timberman
- Here’s a Test: Can You Recognize a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? By Maria Grant
- What Happens Next to Israel, Hamas, Palestinians and the US? By Tom Timberman
- Still No Planning? By Carol Voyles
- America is Losing Control of the Israel/Palestinian Global Narrative by Tom Timberman
- Things To Do In A Deer Stand by Rob Etgen
- Towards A National Directory Of Gun Violence by Stan Salett
- Wars, Political Chaos, Confusion and Anger: What to Do? By Tom Timberman
J.E. Dean
Larry Hogan is a Good Man, But Please Don’t Vote for Him by J.E. Dean
Partisanship is the poison that renders representative democracies dysfunctional. National needs, and often the Constitution, are ignored in the ... [Continue Story]
- Why is Trump Begging the Court to Convict Him? By J. E. Dean
- Trump’s “Historic Trial” by J.E. Dean
- The Trump Melt-Down Continues by J.E. Dean
- Keeping Idiots Out of Congress by J. E. Dean
- Pence Declines to Endorse the Man Who Wanted Him Hanged by J.E. Dean
- How is Joe Biden’s Reelection Campaign Going? By J.E. Dean
- What Supporting Trump Says About You by J.E. Dean
- Ten Futures for Donald Trump by J. E. Dean
- Enough About Election Interference! By J.E. Dean
- Should We Call Him Benedict Arnold Trump? By J.E. Dean
Craig Fuller
A Technologically Driven Holistic Approach to Healthcare: Craig Fuller Chats with Dr. Rubin Pillay
In a recent insightful interview with Dr. Rubin Pillay, an innovative voice in modern healthcare, the Spy's Craig Fuller was offered a glimpse into ... [Continue Story]
- The Big Mo? Here Come the Iowa Caucuses by Craig Fuller
- These Pesky Constitutional Amendments by Craig Fuller
- To EV or Not to EV? By Craig Fuller
- Rest in Peace Roy McGrath by Craig Fuller
- Fox vs. Fox by Craig Fuller
- Remaining the United States by Craig Fuller
- Why TS/SCI Is Really Important by Craig Fuller
- Twitter Is No Piazza by Craig Fuller
- Celebrate the Why as Well as the What by Craig Fuller
- From Traumatic to Typical by Craig Fuller
- A World on Two Paths by Craig Fuller
- A Beginning, Not an Ending by Craig Fuller
- Consider an Air Safety Approach to Better Policing by Craig Fuller
- Road Recognition Well-Earned for Chesapeake Country by Craig Fuller
- COVID Vaccination: Are We Making This Too Difficult by Craig Fuller
Howard Freedlander
Out and About (Sort of) On Being Humble by Howard Freedlander
As I view student protests at an increasing number of colleges and universities, I disdain the disruption but respect free speech. I feel ... [Continue Story]
- Out and About (Sort of): Good Deed, Awful Behavior by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Wondering by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Calming the Waters in Oxford by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Compromise and Cars by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Noteworthy History by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Race To Watch by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): No Age Limit on Romance by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): No Comparison by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Makeover Artist by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Changing Politics by Howard Freedlander
Jamie Kirkpatrick
Dreamland
I love to dream. My most fantastic creations come in the hours just before dawn, after I’ve wakened and done what was needed to be done, and then ... [Continue Story]
- A Writer’s Life by Jamie Kirkpatrick
- Our Colossus
- April by Jamie Kirkpatrick
- Za Zdorovie! by Jamie Kirkpatrick
- Distant Voices by Jamie Kirkpatrick
- Talismans by Jamie Kirkpatrick
- Seeing the Unseen by Jamie Kirkpatrick
- Godot by Jamie Kirkpatrick
- Kaleidoscope by Jamie Kirkpatrick
- The Waiting Game by Jamie Kirkpatrick
Angela Rieck
Looking for Zebras by Angela Rieck
I have two dogs, Gus and Annie, who are frequent inspirations for my columns. These two dogs could not be more different. Gus is a 12-pound little ... [Continue Story]
- Hunting Demons, the Epilogue by Angela Rieck
- Blame or Solutions? By Angela Rieck
- A Cure for Grumpiness by Angela Rieck
- It’s a Stretch… By Angela Rieck
- In a Pickle by Angela Rieck
- Blue Moons? By Angela Rieck
- A Cycling Sea Change? By Angela Rieck
- A Good Bet by Angela Rieck
- Watching the Super Bowl by Angela Rieck
- There’s a pill for that… By Angela Rieck
Hugh Panero
Let’s Retire the Word “Retired” by Hugh Panero
We need a new word to better describe being "retired.” While there are multiple ways to talk about gender, there is only one measly, grossly ... [Continue Story]
- Top 15 Indicators That You Are Too Old For Technology by Hugh Panero
- Dune Part 2 and My Son Got Me Back Into a Movie Theater by Hugh Panero
- Governor Moore is About to Have a Moment by Hugh Panero
- The List of the 15 Most Upside-Down Things of 2023 by Hugh Panero
- New Hospital Dreams and Long ER Wait Time Nightmares by Hugh Panero
- New Hospital Dreams and Long ER Wait Time Nightmares by Hugh Panero
Al Sikes
What Happens When the City Upon A Hill Quits Shining? By Al Sikes
It is astonishing! At times deeply disappointing. But inevitably, it reflects how we think and act. It, in the overarching sense, is the quality of ... [Continue Story]
- A Small Light by Al Sikes
- Abandonment? By Al Sikes
- Look for the Force in the Rearview Mirror by Al Sikes
- The Model by Al Sikes
- What Price Love? By Al Sikes
- “The Other” by Al Sikes
- Looks Like The Circus Has One Final Run by Al Sikes
- Showtime For No Labels by Al Sikes
- Beyond Outrage by Al Sikes
- Lakeside Redux by Al Sikes
Letter to Editor
Letter to the Editor: We Need To Talk….
y wife, Paula, and I came to Oxford in 2006, drawn by the beauty and serenity of this town. We came to love the friendly atmosphere, saying “Good ... [Continue Story]
- Letter to Editor: Using All of St. Michaels Accommodations Tax Revenue on Marketing is Wrong
- Letter to Editor: Why I’m Running for St. Michaels Commissioners
- Letter to Editor: Farmers, Watermen, and Citizens Around the Bay Need More Effective Shoreland Zoning And Funding.
- Letter to Editor: Rename the Francis Scott Key Bridge
- Letter to Editor: Legal Challenge To Striped Bass Regulations Gets Wide Support
- Letter to Editor: Planning Commission Decisions On Lakeside This Tuesday
- Letter to Editor: Your Personal Guide to the Colossal Lakeside Mess and the Way Out
- Letter to Editor: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Journey To Citizenship
- Letter to Editor: Trust the Science; Listen To the Experts
- Letter to Editor: With Memories of Escaping Russia, A Plea for Aid to Ukraine