Op-Ed: Can Greta Thunberg Save the Eastern Shore–And the Planet? By J.E. Dean
I confess to mixed feelings about Sweden’s surprise world spokeswoman on climate change, the 16-year-old non-flying vegan Greta Thunberg. I was not ready for the harsh words of a child for world leaders, whom she chastised forcefully with the words, “You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words.” She added, “The eyes of all future generations are upon you. And if you choose … [Read More...]
Op-Ed
Op-Ed: Can Greta Thunberg Save the Eastern Shore–And the Planet? By J.E. Dean
I confess to mixed feelings about Sweden’s surprise world spokeswoman on climate change, the 16-year-old non-flying vegan Greta Thunberg. I was not … [Read More...]
- Editorial: An Unnecessary and Ill-Timed Retreat from Core Values
- Op-Ed: Some of the President’s Men (and Women) by J.E. Dean
- Op-Ed: Donald the Clueless by Steve Parks
- My Time Was Wasted, But Is it an Impeachable Offense? And Who’s to Blame? By J.E. Dean
- WC Parent Letter to Washington College Administration on Callout Culture
- Op-Ed: Time to Ask More of Political Parties? By J.E. Dean
- Op-Ed: Kirwan Plan is a Union Cash Grab; Taxpayers Get the Tab
- Op-Ed: Thriving – Not Simply Surviving – in the Delmarva Oasis by Jim Bass
- Goodbye Gabbard: How to Self-Destruct a Run for President by J.E. Dean
- Op-Ed: Kirwan Funding Workgroup Final Recommendations by Laura Price
Howard Freedlander
Out and About (Sort of): Recliner by Howard Freedlander
How could a simple, consensus purchase of a recliner prompt so much discontent from my wife and result in an expensive redo of our family room? I … [Read More...]
- Out and About (Sort of): Back Again by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Not So Distant by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Can You Spare a Hello? By Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Breakout by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Changing of the Guard by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Noble Leader by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Rivers, Creeks and Neighborhoods by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Escapism by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Unwritten Contract by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): An Idea Untaken by Howard Freedlander
Jamie Kirkpatrick
The Angel’s Share by Jamie Kirkpatrick
Iffy, Crumpets, and I had just ordered dinner and somehow—I don’t remember how or why—I said something about the angel’s share. “Wait,” said Iffy. … [Read More...]
- A Dickens of a Story by Jamie Kirkpatrick
- Gratitude by Jamie Kirkpatrick
- The Ties That Bind by Jamie Kirkpatrick
- Angels Among Us by Jamie Kirkpatrick
- That Time of Year by Jamie Kirkpatrick
- Above the Fray by Jamie Kirkpatrick
- High Tides and Misdemeanors by Jamie Kirkpatrick
- The Concord Grape Bridge by Jamie Kirkpatrick
- The Butterfly Effect by Jamie Kirkpatrick
- Please Be Seated by Jamie Kirkpatrick
George Merrill
Snapshots Of Daily Life: Marriage by George Merrill
Marriage is an institution unlike any other; it’s all about personalities and there’s nothing as inscrutable as the complexity of … [Read More...]
- Snapshots of Daily Life: Thanksgiving by George Merrill
- Snapshots Of Daily Life: Doors by George Merrill
- Snapshots Of Daily Life: Tides by George Merrill
- Snapshots Of Daily Life: Recycling by George Merrill
- Snapshots Of Daily Life: Rooms by George Merrill
- Snapshots Of Daily Life: Doctors by George Merrill
- Snapshots of Daily Life: Birthdays by George Merrill
- More Than Just A Pretty Face by George Merrill
- The Army of the Lord by George Merrill
- Mickey Mouse on the Wing by George Merrill
Angela Rieck
Running Around Race by Angela Rieck
One of the things that I am a little uncomfortable with on the Eastern Shore is the absence of diversity in my new world. It is not deliberate, but … [Read More...]
- Small Gestures by Angela Rieck
- The Paucity of Hope by Angela Rieck
- In an Instant by Angela Rieck
- Leadership and Forgiveness by Angela Rieck
- A Keystone Species by Angela Rieck
- A Little Village by Angela Rieck
- Out of Africa: The Southern Pride by Angela Rieck
- Out of Africa: The Trouble with Elephants by Angela Rieck
- Out of Africa: Nature isn’t Perfect by Angela Riech
- Out of Africa: Nature as Teacher by Angela Rieck
Al Sikes
The Issue of Our Time by Al Sikes
In the life of both our place and our family there is no issue more important than climate change and how it is affected by our relationship to the … [Read More...]
- Quick Take on an Important Moment by Al Sikes
- Profiles in Cowardice by Al Sikes
- Swamps, Fear and Impeachment by Al Sikes
- We are Being Played by Al Sikes
- A Modest But Radical Proposal by Al Sikes
- Scary Stuff by Al Sikes
- Beto and the F-Bomb by Al Sikes
- McCain, a 21st Century Politician? Certainly Not! By Al Sikes
- Baseball and Politics At 30,000 Feet by Al Sikes
- Namesake by Al Sikes
Dan Watson
Focus On Talbot: A Letter To The Grandsons by Dan Watson
Here is a copy of a letter recently sent to my three grandsons to explain a recent development at my house…. Dear Boys— You’ll recall when you … [Read More...]
- Focus On Talbot: Zombies (Part Two) by Dan Watson
- Focus On Talbot: We Live With Zombies by Dan Watson
- Focus On Talbot: Mulberries And Silk—More To The Story by Dan Watson
- Focus On Talbot: Silk, then Maybe Pigs! By Dan Watson
- Focus on Talbot: $248.77 by Dan Watson
- Focus On Talbot: All About Those “Special Interests” by Dan Watson
- Focus on Talbot: Cordova Shows the Way by Dan Watson
- Focus On Talbot: Big News At County Council by Dan Watson
- Focus on Talbot: Email From My Brother
- Focus On Talbot: Lock ‘Em Up! By Dan Watson
Letter to Editor
Letters: St. Michaels Citizens on Town Hall Plans
Editor's note. The following St. Michaels residents asked the Talbot Spy to publish their letters in response to an article in a community newsletter … [Read More...]
- Letter to Editor: Federal Excise Tax Imposed on Craft Spirits
- The Proposed Conowingo Settlement – A Dam Dud
- Letter to Editor:The Proposed Conowingo Settlement – A Dam Dud
- Letter to Editor: Bipartisan Hope Emerging on Climate Change
- Letter to Editor: Harris Votes Against Women Veterans
- WC President Landgraf Responds to Cancellation of The Foreigner
- Letter to Editor: Open Letter to WC Provost & Dean
- Letter to Editor: Harris and the Armenian Genocide
- Letter to Editor: Condolences for Congressman Cummings
- Letter to Editor: Harris Votes to Separate Children from Families at U.S. Border
