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9 Brevities

Good Dog: How Humans Really Benefit from their Canine Best Friends

April 24, 2025 by Spy Agent 7 -- 00 Section

This is just a sample of the wisdom that author and canine therapy pioneer Meg Daley Olmert will be sharing in a conversation with Craig Fuller at the Avalon on April 30th at 6 pm.  In short, Meg makes the point that people should not take their dogs for granted if they truly want to get the full benefit of these special creatures.

Make a plan to hear more about her work on how dogs are changing the lives of not only your average dog owner, but also how canine therapy is having dramatic results in treating men and women suffering from PTSD. And for the first time at the Avalon, it will be welcoming dogs (the well-behaved kind) and their owners in the main theatre, where there will be room for everyone.

Tickets are $25, and they can be purchased here or by calling the Avalon at 410.822.7299. Proceeds of the event will support the Spy and Avalon with their public affairs programming. Meg will be selling and signing her book after the event.

This video is approximately one minute in length.

 

 

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Filed Under: 9 Brevities

Agent 7 Review: Caroline’s Table in Denton worth the Drive

April 6, 2025 by Spy Agent 7 -- 00 Section

It was a nice day for a weekend drive to lunch. For many, Denton is a place they drive by, but it is increasingly a place to visit and explore. Sitting on the Choptank River; yes, I do mean the Choptank, the community provides a fine opportunity to explore food and beverages along with retail shops along Market Street.

We selected Caroline’s In Denton for lunch and were delighted with what we discovered.

First, the location in an older house, fully refurbished, gets your attention. The friendly, family feel hits any visitor immediately. The commitment to a “farm to table” approach is real and welcomed. And, the one restaurant offers two variations, “Caroline’s Table” for finer dining and “The Sidebar” for a more casual meal.

We began our dining experience with two cups of Crab Bisque that was wonderful

The Denton Double caught my eye with everything packed into the smashed burger coming from local sources

You can find a wide variety of offerings by chef Ken Zellers, beautifully photographed on the website for Caroline’s. It’s a place we certainly will visit again soon!

Only a short drive from Easton, the journey is well worth the drive!

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Filed Under: 9 Brevities

Spy Review: Graham Nash Launches 2025 Tour in Easton

March 31, 2025 by Spy Agent 7 -- 00 Section

An extraordinary experience with the legendary songwriter and singer, Graham Nash, on the Avalon stage provided sold-out audiences with a tour through his live, his loves and his music. The performance, running over two hours, was a perfect way to spend an evening with an individual who describes himself as a simple man and has been a part of our lives for several decades.

Sunday evening there were no fewer than four encore songs performed for an audience that had little interest in leaving and performers that seemed to feel the same way.

The weekend performance launched an extraordinary 2025 tour for Nash and his remarkable musicians. Here are the locations of shows for the next several months.

Many of the songs can be heard on his most recent (2023) album, NOW. You can find it HERE if you wish to listen.

Returning home from the concert, I wanted to be reminded of Graham Nash’s incredible life and found the biography below on his site. The songs from the past were performed throughout the evening, accompanied by his stories about how they came to be written.

Here are excerpts from the biography that appears on his homepage where you will find much more along with links to his albums.

Legendary artist Graham Nash, as a founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash, is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee who has seen rock history unfold at some of its seminal moments – from the launch of the British to the birth of the Laurel Canyon movement a year later. He is an extraordinary Grammy Award® winning renaissance artist, and self-described “simple man” who has contributed a wealth of songs to the popular music canon. Nash was inducted twice into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, for his work with CSN and for his work as a solo artist.

NOW, Nash’s most recent studio album (May 2023), stays true to his six-decade mission – observing the human experience through the lens of a Northern boy. His recent songs range from the intensely political rallying cry of “Stand Up,” and a scorching indictment of MAGA in “Golden Idols,” to the fervent hope that we are leaving the kids “A Better Life,” co-written with George Merrill (of “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” renown). “Buddy’s Back,” with Hollies co-founder Allan Clarke contributing vocal harmony, celebrates the enduring influence of both Buddy Holly and the Hollies in their lives, harkening back to that Christmas 1962, when they gave the Hollies its name.

In between the releases of This Path Tonight (Nash’s previous studio album, released in 2016) and Graham Nash: Live, he and Joel Bernstein, his long-time aide-de-camp curated the archival collection, Over The Years… (2018). The 30-song double-CD contains one disc of Nash’s best known songs with CSNY, CSN, the Crosby-Nash duo and as a solo artist; the other disc comprises 15 released and unreleased demos.

Nash’s remarkable body of work as a songwriter began with his contributions to the Hollies’ British Invasion opus from 1964 to ’68, including “Stop Stop Stop,” “On A Carousel,” “Carrie Anne,” and “King Midas In Reverse.”

Towering above virtually everything that Graham Nash has accomplished in his long and multi-faceted career, stands the litany of songs that he has written and introduced to the soundtrack of our lives for nearly six decades.

The original classic union of Crosby, Stills & Nash (&Young) lasted but twenty months. Yet their songs are lightning rods embedded in our DNA, starting with Nash’s “Marrakesh Express,” “Pre-Road Downs” and “Lady Of the Island,” from the first Crosby, Stills & Nash LP (1969).

Nash’s career as a solo artist took flight in 1971, with the two aforementioned albums further showcasing the depths of his abilities as a singer and songwriter: his solo debut Songs For Beginners (with “Chicago/We Can Change the World” and “Military Madness”), and Wild Tales released in 1974 (with “Prison Song,” “Oh! Camil,” and “You’ll Never Be the Same”).

Three compositions on Songs For Beginners reflect back on the storied breakup of Nash and Joni Mitchell, “Better Days,” “I Used To Be A King” (which recalibrates the Hollies’ “King Midas In Reverse”), and “Simple Man.” A fourth song, “Wounded Bird” concerned the aftermath of Stills’ breakup with Judy Collins. “Military Madness” was dedicated to Nash’s parents, who quietly and bravely brought up their children in post-WWII England. “Chicago/We Can Change the World” was a plea to CSNY bandmates Stills and Young to join him and Crosby at a benefit concert for the defense of the Chicago Eight, (“won’t you please come to Chicago/ just to sing”).

1974’s Wild Tales addressed (among other issues) unfair jail terms for minor offenses (“Prison Song”) and the unfair treatment of Vietnam vets (“Oh! Camil,” inspired by Scott Camil, decorated founder of Vietnam Veterans Against the War). In his 2013 autobiography, Wild Tales, Nash described the eponymous Lp as “a good collection of songs but dark and moody, which was where I was at the time … in a deep emotional hole.” The autobiography is an engrossing, no-holds-barred look at his remarkable career and the music that defined a generation. The book landed him on the New York Times Best Sellers list and was released in paperback in late 2014.

The most resilient, long-lived and productive partnership to emerge from the CSNY camp was launched (before Nash’s Wild Tales) with the eponymously titled Graham Nash/David Crosby (1972), bookended by Nash’s “Southbound Train” as the opening track and “Immigration Man” as the closer. The duo contributed further to the soundtrack of the ’70s on their back-to-back Lps, Wind On the Water (1975) and Whistling Down the Wire (1976).

Nash’s passionate voice is frequently heard in support of peace, and social and environmental justice. The No Nukes/Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE) concerts he organized with Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt in 1979, remain seminal benefit events.

In recognition for his contributions as a musician and philanthropist, Nash was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth. While continually building his musical legacy, Nash is also an internationally renowned photographer and visual artist.

A photographer since the age of ten, Nash’s photos have been shown in galleries and museums worldwide. His company Nash Editions’ original IRIS 3047 digital printer and one of its first published works—Nash’s 1969 portrait of David Crosby— is now housed in the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Institution. A collection of his photos is featured in the book A Life in Focus: The Photography of Graham Nash which was released in November 2021 by Insight Editions.

Nash’s lifelong commitment to his work is unwavering. His inspiration is simple: “All the things we stood for, that love is better than hatred, that peace is better than war, that we have to take care of our fellow human beings, because that’s all we have on this planet – those things are still true today. I need to know that I’ve brought something into the world that was positive and not negative.”

(May 2024)

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Filed Under: 6 Arts Notes

Spy Agent 7 Report: Lamborghinis running of the bulls comes to Oxford

November 24, 2024 by Spy Agent 7 -- 00 Section

It began with an intercept. Jordan Lloyd, chef and general manager at the Robert Morris Inn, would receive 60 Lamborghinis and their drivers on a Saturday morning. Oxford was a stop along a drive from Fort Meade to Blackwater Wildlife Refuge.
A crowd grew outside the Robert Morris around 11:00 AM. The 60-vehicle motorcade garnered little attention while passing through Easton, but the crowd was in no way disappointed by a short delay as the first of the Lamborghinis came into view.
During the visit, the event organizer, Paulo doCouto, would explain that among those on the tour was Lamborghini “Ambassador “ Valentino Balboni who was celebrating his 75th birthday. He had flown over from Italy for the festivities.  For almost 40 years, Balboni was Lamborghini’s chief test driver.
While they stayed less than an hour, the cheerful visitors provided all in attendance a wonderful show filled with the sights and sounds only possible with a Lamborghini.
This video is approximately 3 minutes in length.

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Filed Under: Archives

Piazza Provides Sanctuary in a Storm

March 11, 2024 by Spy Agent 7 -- 00 Section

It was a dark and stormy night this past weekend, but Piazza opened it’s doors for a special experience with cocktails.  Committed to a new year of special occasions, Piazza launched its series of events with a cocktail experience provided by Capitoline, followed by an exceptional dinner for guests who wisely decided to stay around.
Capitoline’s founder, Kat Hamidi, guided the guests through two rounds of exceptional and unique cocktails.  Then, during the audience participation phase of the evening, guests were shown how to carefully construct a “Jungle Bird” with no less than six ingredients, shaken, not stirred.
All enjoyed the experience and gained valuable knowledge for use throughout the year ahead.  But, wait, there was more. Emily Chandler and her Piazza team organized a wonderful dinner for the guests complete with Italian wines.
We should all look forward to future evenings at Piazza.

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Filed Under: 9 Brevities

Spy Reconnaissance Report: Waterfowl Festival 2023

November 13, 2023 by Spy Agent 7 -- 00 Section

With the kind of perfect weather that makes the annual Waterfowl Festival all the more perfect, the Spy sent special agent 7 to provide surveillance for this year’s iconic gathering of all things Eastern Shore this weekend in Easton.

This is their report.

This video is approximately two minutes in length.

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Filed Under: 5 News Notes

Mid-Shore Food: Wonderful Addition to “Rude Row” by Spy Agent 7

October 15, 2023 by Spy Agent 7 -- 00 Section

 If you know their hamburgers at Rude Burger and their barbecue at Rude Barbecue, you really should try Rude’s La Bodega sitting right between the other two restaurants in Easton, Maryland.
La Bodega is a sensory experience.  A completely new look for the space offers a sense that you’ve just stepped into a whole different kind of place.
Signs explain that the food is authentic Latin cuisine with homemade tortillas and whole fish specials.
Having sampled the offerings at lunch and dinner, the meals live up to their billing.
Outstanding tortilla chips come with a choice of multiple dipping alternatives, all of which are delicious.  Tacos are creative and tasty.  However, when you see a whole fish special offered, we suggest you give it a try. The Red Snapper featured the night our party was there (and seen in the video) was exceptional.

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Filed Under: 9 Brevities

Mid-Shore Food Report: Into the Fall with St. Michaels’ Fool’s Lantern

October 4, 2023 by Spy Agent 7 -- 00 Section

Not long after this wine and tap room restaurant opened in April, the Spy took a long look (June article) at the enterprise. As we enter the fall, a look by one of our spies seems in order and one slipped in recently on a quiet Monday afternoon. Monday is mentioned because one great advantage (at least for now) is that the Fool’s Lantern is open seven days a week.

One of the first thing one notices after strolling into this St. Michaels establishment is that you can utilize your personally issued plastic card to choose from among 12 different beers and 24 bottles of wine! However, a dining experience goes way beyond beer and wine. A full menu provides creative offerings of all sizes. Some can be shared and some are larger offerings for an individual diner.

Our spy reports that their own combination of shrimp, grilled chicken and Brussels Sprouts provided a welcomed and filling lunch. What proved too tempting was a dessert described as a cheese cake into which one dips graham crackers along with fruit. All were creative and delicious made all the more enjoyable with a glass or two of wine.

Whether you’ve been before or driven by and wondered just what was inside, a stop at the restaurant is well worth it; and, you will be honoring a bit of history at a time in our past when “The Town that Fooled the British” succeeded in thwarting a British invasion during the War of 1812 because St. Michaels’ residents brilliantly hung lanterns above town to misdirect gunfire, sending British cannon volley far above their intended targets.

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Filed Under: 9 Brevities

Mid-Shore Food: Two If by Sea Restaurant Serves Up a Ten!

September 13, 2023 by Spy Agent 7 -- 00 Section

Field agents for The Spy always enjoy checking out a restaurant, but when it’s an established neighborhood favorite, the assignment provides a special form of enjoyment to catch-up on the local scene.  For Agent 7, the place was Tilghman Island and the restaurant claiming the status of “the best breakfast on the Eastern Shore.”  There are no two ways about it, Two if by Sea lives up to it’s reputation.
Operated for a decade and a half by the same owner, Henry has filled his restaurant with collectibles from far and wide.  Most importantly, the waitstaff is warm and friendly as well as enthusiastic about the variety of outstanding offerings on the menu.  Perhaps the best signal was the description of the plates being cleared from tables, “they all go back clean!”
The current 7-day a week schedule will be reduced slightly for winter, but the menu is filled with wonderful choices and some great seafood.  Soft Shell Crabs were among the specials of the day. As good as that sounded, the choice during our visit was corned beef hash with eggs and a biscuit.  Always a favorite and it would hard to beat what was served.
Two if by Sea sits just over the bridge on Tilghman Island.  It’s about 15 miles from the center of Easton, but it so worth the journey to experience its  quiet neighborhood feel, friendly people and a great meal.  Cooking classes are offered, and while filled for the balance of this year, a 2024 schedule is available with a wide array of choices.
Whether something new or a location not visited in awhile, Two if by Sea is a place to relax and enjoy!

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Filed Under: 9 Brevities

Mid-Shore Food: Anthony’s Sneaks into Oxford

August 30, 2023 by Spy Agent 7 -- 00 Section

When the Spy sends two special agents on any case, particularly those involving the culinary arts, it shows we mean business when checking out new establishments in the area.

And that was the resource allocation for the Spy’s first reconnaissance mission this week at Anthony’s in Oxford.

Despite its under-the-radar opening a few weeks ago, it was easy for anyone passing the old beloved Latitude 38 on Oxford Road that Anthony’s had now arrived in its place.

While it looks the same on the outside, native Oxford will be a bit shocked and impressed with the warm red dining rooms that take its cue from Italy rather than the Eastern Shore.

A friendly wait staff seemed to be off to a good start as they continue to find their footing. And both the wine list and the dinner menu offer clues that some thought has gone into both. So it was perhaps no surprise that Anthony was Pope Tavern’s first chef when its new owners purchased it a few years back.

Now, Anthony has taken the big step of finally having his own place, and pride in ownership is very much on display. And that includes baking his own bread.

The agents didn’t push the envelope on the ordering front: salad and bolognese pasta for one, escargot and salmon for the other. A shared bottle of high quality chaniti and two folks were provided for a decidedly cinnamon-oriented tiramisu at the end.

All of those selections were enjoyable, but it is far too early (and unfair, says the Spy manual) to provide a serious critique here. Nonetheless, the agents gave Anthony’s an initial “code green,” meaning it was safe for the community to test themselves.

And that will be easy to do since, going against recent trends, Anthony’s is open seven days a week.

Anthony’s Italian Restaurant
 26342 Oxford Rd, Oxford, MD 21654
Phone: (410) 226-1118
Open seven days a week

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Filed Under: 9 Brevities

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