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Features: About the Cover Photographer: Michael Carrington . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Jill Tascher Basham: Helen Chappell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The First Family of Tidewater Times: Michael Valliant . . . . . . . . . 25 Red, White and Blue Waves Over Ft. McHenry: Bonna Nelson . . . 41 Tidewater Kitchen - Everything Basil: Pamela Meredith . . . . . . . 57 Monty Alexander Jazz Festival Celebrates 10 Years: Becca Newell . . . 67 Tidewater Gardening - Time to Water: K. Marc Teffeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 In the Box: Gary D. Crawford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Changes ~ Aging Smart 101 for Men: Roger Vaughan . . . . . . . . . 153

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About the Cover Photographer Michael Carrington vation areas at least a few times per week. When not out photographing birds, Michael enjoys playing the ukulele and serving on church ministry teams at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Parkville, MD. “I am truly blessed to be able to go into natural areas, find God’s beautiful birds and other furry friends, capture them in photographs and share them with friends and family. All too often, in our busy daily lives, we overlook the beauty of the world around us, and if I can touch just one person through one photograph, that makes it worth any effort expended on my part.” The photo on the cover is titled Green Frog Heaven. Michael’s work can regularly be seen on the Facebook page for the Mar yland Nature Photographers group. He can be reached at laynecarr@yahoo.com.

Michael Carrington enjoys communing with nature and all God’s creatures and capturing that beauty in photographs so others can appreciate the beauty that surrounds us every day. Particularly fond of birds, he recollects receiving a bird coloring book from his grandmother at an early age that spurred his interest in all thing aviary. Nearly all of his photos are from the Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania areas, and although large waterfowl present the most dramatic photographs, he is always on the lookout for elusive, smaller birds to add to his life list of observed birds. Although photography has been a lifelong passion, Michael became immersed in the hobby after retiring from the education field roughly five years ago and he can be seen out and about at parks, refuges, and conser-

Jill Tascher Basham Plein Air Artist Extraordinaire by Helen Chappell

know anything about art but know what they like can relate to figurative land-, city- and seascapes. But it would be foolish to think open air painting is simplistic. Far from it. It’s a very sophisticated and varied technique. Plein air competitions are held all over the country and the world, offering generous prizes, recognition, gallery spaces and fame. And they are competitive. Just ask anyone who’s been turned down for admission to a competition. These are

As those who follow the art world know, Talbot County hosts an annual plein air competition. For the casual observer, there’s something pleasant and soothing about seeing all the artists out and about with their easels and paints, filling up their canvases with bits and pieces of landscapes we take for granted. Until we see them through the painterly eye, then if we’re fortunate, we see the beauty in what we’ve taken for granted all these years. I also enjoy seeing so many people so clearly enjoying what they’re doing. Happiness is always most welcome. Simply explained, plein air means painting outside, leaving the studio and getting out of doors, en plein air, if you will. Landscape painting, capturing the ephemeral quality of changing light and seasons. Although landscape painting goes back forever, it was the Impressionists, together with premixed paint tubes and easily portable box easels, that made it popular and marketable. Plein air is popular because it’s accessible to even the most untrained eye. Even people who don’t

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some tough judges, and plein air is not for sissies or dilettantes. It may look genteel, but a casual observer senses an underlying tension. I’ve long been a fan of several local plein air painters, especially my neighbor Jill Tascher Basham. Her work is full of passion, broadstroked with brush and palette knife, capturing not just light, sky, clouds, buildings, land and water, but the essence of nature itself in confident, sweeping strokes. I really admire the way she captures light and shadow, color and cloud. Her work is dramatic without histrionics. I can just sit and stare at

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Jill Tascher Basham her work. I love a visual artist who can also write. “Plein air painting is about leaving the four walls of your studio behind and experiencing painting and drawing in the landscape. The practice goes back for centuries but was truly made into an art form by the French Impressionists. Their desire to paint light and its changing, ephemeral qualities, coupled with the creation of transportable paint tubes and the box easel—the precursor to the plein air easels of today ~ allowed artists the freedom to paint ‘en plein air,’ which is the French expression for ‘in the open air,’” she explains. Although she paints from her home studio on the outskirts of Trappe, she travels the country for competitions and subject matter. “As a child growing up in Columbia,” she recalls, “I had opportunities to walk and ride my bike on the bike paths that wove through the community. I recall being keenly aware of nature around me. The streams, trees and clouds in the sky were a source a fascination to me.” She takes a sip of her drink, warming to her theme. “I think growing up without the distraction of technology was a benefit for my creativity. My mother encouraged artistic and creative endeavors, and I was lucky to have a particularly good

art teacher for middle and high school.” She pauses. “However, I never considered art as a potential college or career path. For undergraduate study, I majored in sociology with a minor in geography. I then went on for a master’s degree in Urban Planning at the University of Maryland. I was drawn to the concept of how well-planned public spaces can positively impact people. I wanted to create these spaces.” Here is the inspiration for her love of outdoor painting. Her husband’s business brought them here from the Western Shore. “My husband worked in Talbot County, and would drive across the bridge from Howard County, which was an ordeal especially in the summer months. We decided 15

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She has written, “Historically, artists such as John Constable and Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes completed outdoor oil sketches in order to gather information for a larger studio painting, never intending for them to be ‘shown.’ Later, the Impressionists, who also painted the landscape entirely on-site, created these works as ‘fi nished’ paintings to show. Today, a true quick, small

moving closer to his work made sense. At fi rst, she had her doubts about moving across the bridge. “With the move away from the ‘suburbs’ of Baltimore/DC, I had concerns about leaving behind culture and civilization,” Jill recalls. “I realize now that not only did I not leave it behind, but in addition, Talbot County was a wonderful location to raise family.” She and her husband have four children. “Beyond that, the beauty of the area is inspiring to me as an artist.” As much as she paints on the Shore, she also paints wherever plein air competitions take her, from the West Coast through the Midwest to the South. She’s painted deserted beaches and busy cityscapes. Painting has also made her philosophical about her particular niche. “What really is the value of a small, alla prima plein air painting ~ a painting that is completed in one go?”

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side; I find them freeing. My love of simple, expansive views seems to pair well with a larger format.” It’s worth noting that larger canvases sell much better than smaller works, or so I’ve been told by many artists. Jill does very well with her work. And she has a definite visually creative method, which she can articulate in words, which is more than most of us can do. Creativity is so intuitive. Take her description of the process of one work. “I so loved what I was seeing and wanted simply to express my appreciation for it in a quick and hon-

study is not typical of the work that gets painted or submitted into competitive plein air events.” Speaking from experience, she adds, “Major plein air competitions bring with them the pressure for artists to create work that somehow stands out amongst a field of high caliber work. “Often, the idea is to paint larger, more finished work. Sometimes this work may take two to three sittings in the same location, at the same time of day, to complete, because light changes constantly. “I enjoy painting large works out-

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me forward to paint for painting’s sake. However, I have gone through struggles of self-doubt. “I fi nd truth to director Francis Ford Coppola’s quote, ‘I don’t think there’s any artist of any value who doesn’t doubt what they are doing.” “This self-doubt often occurs when my known or subconscious intentions are headed in the wrong direction. What do I mean? Well, for the most part, my paintings are not as successful when created to please others. They may not ring true to my authentic voice. I’m coming to understand that this may be a universal condition for artists, no matter what stage of mastery they fall in.” “It really is a very simple concept, but one that I seem to need to come back to during each plein air event I participate in. Three words. Paint For Myself. PFM. It’s now written with a Sharpie on the inside of my pochade box, so as to give me a little nudge back on the road, my road. It’s not that I don’t have concern for others’ response to my work. I do! My ultimate hope is that oth-

est way,” she recalled of a particular work. But she could have been speaking about painting in general. “As the painting [in question] progressed, I went into ‘autopilot.’ This state of being for an artist makes you feel as if you cannot take credit for your own work — it becomes a more subconscious, intuitive painting, which may have taken a couple of hours; I’m not certain. It felt as if it was done in much less time, as time actually disappears when in this ‘zone.’ The choices an artist makes when in this mindset are made based on all past failures as well as successes,” she emphasizes. “When this happens, technical abilities become second nature, while the creative, emotional, responsive mind takes the driver’s seat. It’s when these two things occur simultaneously that my best work surfaces.” She takes a deep breath. “I have a deep love for painting,” she has written. “It is that passion and sense of discovery that pushes

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“Yes. Lots of creatives in the family. Most are non-professional endeavors, but they have skills! My great uncle J. Reginald Taylor, who lived in England, would create etchings on his travels to exotic locations, including India. My mother, Isobel Tascher, and her siblings, Sarah, Michael and Celia, are also artistically gifted, and have painted and had various endeavors in the art field. I believe each of our four kids has creative strengths: drummer, potter, writers, and at least two that as of now have underutilized skills in painting!" Her creative inf luences: Historically: William Wendt, John Henry Twachtman and Winslow Homer. Contemporary: Ken Auster, Kathryn Stats, Charles Movalli, many of the Russian Impressionists and others, too numerous to mention. Jill is in galleries in New Canaan, CT, Blowing Rock, NC, Alexandra, VA, and Charleston, SC. For more information on her plein air competitions, philosophy of art and an online gallery tour, visit jillbasham.com.

Last Day ers find joy and meaning in what I am producing. My work will be that much more authentic, and bear my true emotions for the scene I am working to describe, if I PFM. Another event is just around the corner, and I will aim to put my full effort into creating solid work. I am aware that doubt and temporarily misguided intentions will cause me to refer back to PFM. In the end, I hope to create something that has an emotional impact.” That is as clear an explanation of the creative process as any I’ve heard from any artist. So, does Jill’s talent run in her DNA?

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Tidewater Times magazine looks great for being 67 years old. It has outlived just about every free publication in the region; its readership is enthusiastic and growing and its reputation is built around unparalleled editorial content, striking photography and artwork, and long-standing relationships with advertisers. The magazine began in 1952, when Omer J. Shively, Jr., advertising manager of The Star Democrat, looked at a business opportunity for the newly opened Tidewater Inn.

“They thought it would be great to have a little magazine to be given away at the Tidewater Inn that focused on the community. It would be pocket-sized, and it would fill an information gap that The Star Democrat couldn’t fill,” said Hugh Bailey, who owned the Tidewater Times from 1976 to 1995. The magazine passed from Shively to the Perry family, then on to Jane Bailey (no relation). In 1972, Hugh Bailey was leaving Economy Printing, where he had

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Bailey got his start in the newspaper business ~ first for the Easton Journal, which then became the Mid-Shore Times. “It was a small paper, there were four employees at the most, so I learned how to do everything,” Bailey said. “I was supposed to sell ads, but we’d get a call that something had happened and I’d go out with a camera and take a picture, then I’d go into a dark room and develop the picture. I learned how to do just about everything at a small newspaper.” That broad-based approach served Bailey well at the Federalsburg Times, working under Bud Hutton. Hutton and Andy Rooney, of 60 Minutes fame, ran a military newspaper during World War II, and Hutton was a mentor to Bailey, who would eventually become the production manager of The Star Democrat under owner Ralph Hostetter. Bailey’s background in both the production and business ends of publishing helped him in all aspects of publishing Tidewater Times. In 1976, Lambdin, who had purchased the Patriot in St. Michaels and other cruise boats in Baltimore, sold the magazine to Hugh and his wife, Evelyn (who recently passed away). Evelyn handled the bookkeeping end of the business. “Evelyn did bookkeeping and answered the phones. She had some good answering-the-phone stories,” Bailey said. “She was cleaning fish

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“Helen Chappell has been one of our main writers over the years,” Anne said. “Helen came to us through Anne Stinson, who wrote for us and was thinking about retiring from writing, and she said, but I have this friend, Helen, I want you to talk to her. She has been with us ever since. After a short break, Stinson kept writing, and her husband, John Goodspeed, did book reviews for us.” Other writers include Bob Smith, Dickson Preston, Hal Roth, Roger Vaughan, Pat Bryan, Mary Bradford, Jim Dawson and Dick Cooper, along with a plethora of extremely talented contributors. And it speaks volumes when writers move away from the Eastern Shore

municate the cultural and historical significance of the Eastern Shore as only this magazine can.” Constant through the ownerships since the 1970s have been Anne’s perspective, know-how and editorial leadership to put out the best possible magazine for both readers and advertisers. Anne was at the helm for the switch to computers in 1991. She was putting the magazine together eight years ago when they switched from being black and white to being a full-color publication. And she has helped build the cadre of writers, photographers and artists whose work has grown a dedicated readership.

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“When our son Benjamin (who is now a Doctor of Pharmacy) was a baby, I dressed him up in a little three-piece suit and wingtip shoes and a bow tie, and I had a backpack I would put him in to make ad and sales calls. There are people that still remember that and ask about him. But, I couldn’t carry two kids, so I had to stop that when our daughter, Mary, was born.” Mary Farwell, a special education teacher, is the next generation of the family who is jumping in to help out with the magazine. Much like Anne, Mary is helping with everything from putting ads and editorial together, to helping with the subscriptions. Now that Tidewater Times is back in the Bailey and Farwell families, readers and advertisers likely won’t notice much of a difference. That is due largely to the consistency of Anne’s editorial leadership

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Red, White and Blue Waves over Ft. McHenry by Bonna L. Nelson

Francis Scott Key saw the flag waving over the fort. You may remember the story. The year was 1814, two years into the War of 1812. The location was the Baltimore Harbor and the star-shaped structure, Fort McHenry, perched on its bank. The event was the Battle of Baltimore. Soldiers at the fort successfully defended the Maryland city from attack by the British Navy. Key, a 35-year-old American lawyer and amateur poet, was being held

by the British on a U.S. truce ship in the harbor during the battle from September 13 to 14, 1814. He watched the flag flying over the fort during the battle. Key wrote the poem Defence of Fort Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Henry when he again saw the Stars and Stripes waving proudly the next morning, signaling American victory after the heavy British naval bombardment. He was inspired by Baltimoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s valiant fight to protect both the harbor and the nation from British attack.

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were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there; Oh, say! Does that star-spangled banner yet wave 0’er the land of the free and home of the brave? I am writing this story on Flag Day, June 14, 2019. Flag Day is the anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official U.S. f lag on June 14, 1777. Our anthem always brings tears to my eyes while repeating and listening to the words and holding onto the belief that we are the land of the free and home of the brave! We must try to remember the anthem’s words when current events cause doubt. On a recent sunny, breezy spring day, with temperatures in the mid6 0 s , we v i site d For t McHen r y National Monument and Historic Shrine, the birthplace of “The StarSpangled Banner,” and brought a long our nine -year old granddaughter, Bella. We hadn’t been to the fort since we took our daughter on a school field trip, and Bella had never visited. Families were out and about strolling the grounds of the fort, cyclists pedaled and runners ran along the pathways and a few boats in the Baltimore Harbor slowly glided by. The red, white and blue stood at attention, f lapping in the breeze over the fort as it had for

The four-verse poem was set to a well-known English tune and became known as “The Star-Spangled Banner.” It became a popular U.S. patriotic tune at the time and was first used officially by the U.S. Navy in 1889. U.S. President Woodrow Wilson began using the song officially in 1916. Finally, congressional resolution signed by President Herbert Hoover in March 1931 made the song the United States national anthem. It begins: Oh, say! Can you see by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming; Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched

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Red, White and Blue Francis Scott Key on the morning of September 14, 1814.

Bella wanted to work for another Junior R anger badge through a nationwide program offered by National Parks to encourage children to explore and learn more about National Parks and Monuments and to care for and preserve them. She had earned one at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park last summer. We star ted our tour of the For t McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine at its Visitor and Education Center. Bella asked one of the park rangers for a Junior Ranger Activity Booklet to work on while we toured the fort. Next, we watched an informative ten-minute orientation film about the Battle of Baltimore, including scenes of live action and bat tle maps. The film may disturb younger or sensitive children. Bella is nine and sensitive, but she handled it well. It is a combination of live

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screen is raised to reveal a large picture window overlooking the fort’s Red, White and Blue, the United States f lag. The scene was quite unexpected, dramatic and moving. As the audience all stood with hands on hearts, a Park Ranger led us in reciting The Pledge of Allegiance. We spent about 30 minutes looking at the fort museum exhibits, including sections about Francis Scott Key, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the f lag and the War of 1812. We learned that Key had sailed out to the British Naval ships on a U.S. truce ship to negotiate the release of a civilian doctor who had been taken prisoner. Because Key arrived as the British were reviewing attack plans, he was held on the ship until after the bombardment so that he could not warn the fort commander. Another section of the museum prov ides information about the Battle of Baltimore and includes backlit interactive touch screens. We learned that the Br itish arranged five bomb ships to attack the fort with 10- and 13-inch caliber shells every five minutes for twelve

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from the Visitor Center. The carefully manicured green spaces, the star-shaped, red-brick fort and the sparkling harbor create a beautiful scene that invites exploration and enjoyment. We learned that Fort McHenry is rich with a histor y of ser ving the country in various wars. Built in 1798, it was named after James McHen r y, a Ma r yla nd delegate to the Continental Congress and a signer of the Constitution. He was later appointed United States Secretar y of War ser v ing under Presidents George Washington and John Adams. In addition to securing Baltimore from the British during the War of 1812, Fort McHenry was used during the Civil War to secure

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Baltimore for the Union and served as a confederate prison. It served as a large Army hospital during World War I and was a Coast Guard base during World War II. Fort McHenry was designated a National Park in 1925. In August 1939, the park was redesignated a â&#x20AC;&#x153;National Monument and Historic Shrine,â&#x20AC;? the only site in the United States so designated. It is now a national tradition that when a new flag is designed it first f lies over Fort McHenry. The fort has become a prominent tourist destination with thousands visiting each year and a recreation center for locals. Reenactors dressed in War of 1812 uniforms greeted us at the entrance to the fort. One soldier talked to Bella about his uniform, equipment and the daily life of a soldier. He later led two other soldiers during a muster of the troops, a drill, march and artillery demonstration on the center of the Fort green. Park rangers were also on hand to answer questions. We climbed the steps to the top of the fort, and Bella ran along the

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found exhibits related to the fort and its histor y. We also spotted the Gunpowder Magazine Building in which we later observed kegs of gunpowder (not real gunpowder, of course) and historic cannons. In one of the enlisted men’s barracks, restored and furnished to its 1814 occupation w ith bunk beds and tables, uniforms and weapons were on display. The Commanding Officer’s Quarter s a nd Gu a r d hou s e i nc lude s a room dedicated to George A rmistead, the commander of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. A statue of Armistead shows him reviewing battle plans on his desk. I caught my husband, John, reviewing the plans with George.

ramparts to see the Baltimore Harbor, the dry moat surrounding the fort and the cannons that guarded it. She could also see the fort buildings below, including officers’ quarters and enlisted men’s barracks. We toured both of these later and

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A f ter tour ing the for t and grounds, during which time Bella completed the Junior Ranger activity booklet, we returned to the Visitor Center. Exploring the fort had been bot h educ at iona l and recreational for all of us. Bella approached one of the park rangers to show him her completed work. After Bella signed a pledge and was sworn in, he presented her with a Junior Ranger certificate and a badge. She made a commitment to share the story of Fort McHenry with friends and family members. We finished our visit with a quick stop in the lovely gift shop filled with patriotic merchandise. Flags, f lag pins, games, books, jewelry and toys are some of the items on display. Bella chose a patriotic flagdecorated spinner for her souvenir. The 43-acre For t McHenr y is located at 2400 E. Fort Ave., Baltimore. Its website provides information on hours, admission costs, flag raisings, special programming, talks and events. Or call at 410-9624290. Sources for this story include National Park Ser v ice websites, exhibits and brochures. The web address is https://www.nps.gov/ fomc/index.htm.

Bella was interested in the next exhibit room dedicated to Mar y Pickersgill, who, w ith a team of seamstresses, made the Star-Spangled Banner that was hoisted over Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore. Armistead wanted Fort McHenry’s f lag to be large enough “that the British will have no difficulty in seeing it from a distance.” The f lag that hung over the fort and inspired Francis Scot t Key measured 42 by 30 feet, weighed 50 pounds and could easily be seen by the British. Armistead commissioned Pickersgill, whose mother was in the f lag-making business and had mentored Mary, to make the f lag. As you can imagine, it is very fragile and is now housed in the Smithsonian’s Museum of American History in Washington, DC. The flag had fifteen stars and fifteen stripes to represent the fifteen states in the union at the time. Pickersgill’s home of fifty years in downtown Baltimore has been designated the Star-Spangled Banner House.

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Everythingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coming Up Basil! Summertime is in full swing, and there is basil everywhere! There is so much of it in the garden that we need to find creative ways to preserve it for later in the year. I am not a fan of drying basil because it quickly loses its vigor. My preferred method is to cut and grind the basil with some olive oil, then pour the mixture into icecube trays. Basil leaves are tender and damage easily, so use a food processor to rapidly incorporate the ingredients with quick, clean cuts that minimize bruising and exposure to air. Once the cubes are solid, store them in a freezer bag. You can add them to dishes whenever you need a burst of basil f lavor. I use these cubes in soups, sauces, on pasta and with vegetables. Thaw these cubes to add them to marinades, or drizzle over grilled meats. There is really nothing that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t benefit from a little dose of home-grown basil ~ especially when the winter days are so short and dark. I

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leaves, drain and pat dry. Put the top on the food processor and pulse until basil is finely chopped. With processor running, pour oil through food chute in a slow, steady stream until combined. Spoon mixture into ice-cube trays and freeze. Store frozen cubes in freezer bags up to 6 months. BASIL PESTO Makes 2 cups or 16 cubes 4 cups loosely packed basil leaves 6 garlic cloves 1/4 t. sea salt 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup toasted pine nuts or walnuts 1 cup extra virgin olive oil Remove stems from basil. Wash 58

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BASIL-GARLIC BUTTER Makes 1 cup 1 cup softened butter 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup firmly packed basil leaves In a food processor, process butter and garlic cloves until smooth. Add basil leaves and pulse 3-4 times or until basil is finely chopped. Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week or freeze in airtight containers up to 4 months. If desired, shape butter into a log; wrap in Saran wrap and chill.

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an electric mixer until mixture is well blended. Transfer to a small serving bowl and set aside. Grill chicken over medium coals for 8 to 9 minutes on each side, basting frequently with remaining melted butter mixture. Serve grilled chicken with basilbutter mixture. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs.

BASIL GRILLED CHICKEN Serves 4 This uses a variation of the basil-garlic butter. 3/4 t. freshly ground pepper 4 chicken breast halves, skinned 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil 1/3 cup butter, softened 2 T. freshly minced basil 1 T. grated Parmesan cheese 2 garlic cloves, pressed, or 1/2 t. garlic powder 1/4 t. salt 1/8 t. freshly ground pepper Fresh basil sprigs for garnish

LEMON-BASIL MAYONNAISE Makes 2 cups 2 cups mayonnaise 1 garlic clove 1/2 cup firmly packed basil leaves 1 T. grated lemon rind In a food processor, process mayonnaise and garlic until smooth. Add basil and lemon rind and pulse 3-4 times, or until basil is finely

Press 3/4 teaspoon pepper into chicken breast halves. Combine 1/3 cup melted butter and chopped basil and stir well. Brush chicken lightly with melted butter mixture. Combine 1/3 cup softened butter, 2 tablespoons basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Beat at low speed with

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Remove tomatoes from can and place in a large strainer over a bowl, reserving juices. Crush tomatoes using your hands; remove and discard the hard core from stem end and any skin and tough membrane. Place oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and reserved juices; season with salt. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 1 hour. Stir in basil and oregano. Season with pepper and cook 1 minute. This is so simple, and yet so delicious and fresh tasting. Mange!

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Monty Alexander Jazz Festival Celebrates 10 Years by Becca Newell

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Monty Alexander Jazz Festival returns to Easton this Labor Day weekend bigger and better than ever! The energetic, ever-swinginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; festival features an exciting lineup, boasting some of ~ if not the ~ best jazz musicians in the country, including guitarist/vocalist Allan Harris, pianist Matthew Whitaker, pianist Cyrus Chestnut and

the ever-phenomenal headliner, Monty Alexander. The festival runs Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1, with concerts at the Avalon Theatre in Easton and a Sunday-morning brunch at Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern at the Tidewater Inn. Vocalist, guitarist, bandleader and composer Allan Harris kicks things off Friday at 8 p.m. with Nat King Cole at 100 ~ a fitting tribute

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of the most sought-after guitarists in New York. In addition to leading his own trios and other small combos, Napoleon tours with legendary singer/pianist Freddy Cole. Guitarist George Benson calls him “sensational.” From a young age, Wilson knew he wanted to pursue a career in music. Though his style is jazz-focused, it certainly draws influence from a wide variety of genres. He’s been touring nationally and internationally with three-time Grammy nominated jazz organ legend Joey DeFrancesco. He describes the human connection between the performer and audience that’s created during a live show as “second to none.” The duo’s performance, titled Guitars, Without Compromise, begins at 11 a.m.

considering the Miami Herald referred to Harris as an artist blessed with “the warmth of Tony Bennett, the bite and rhythms sense of Sinatra, and the sly elegance of Nat ‘King’ Cole.” “Jazz is a great expression of what we are,” Harris says, adding that he’s also a fan of the freedom within the genre. “Every night when we do a song, we do it differently. We keep the template of what it is, but try to stretch it a little bit.” Saturday’s program begins with a free community concert starring jazz guitarists Randy Napoleon and Dan Wilson. Rooted in jazz tradition, Napoleon is widely known as a forward-thinking musician and one

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Catch Whitaker in An Exciting Debut, An Eagerly Awaited Return at 2 p.m. The Festival’s eponymous headliner takes the Avalon stage at 8 p.m. for what will undoubtedly be a lively celebration of his 10 years at the helm of the Monty Alexander Jazz Festival. Considered one of the top five jazz pianists ever, Alexander’s musical expression combines elements of blues, gospel, calypso and reggae. He’s renowned for his vibrant personality, magnetic charisma, and breathtaking talent. Tickets for Monty Alexander Celebrates the 10th Anniversary will sell out ~ and fast! Unlike previous Festivals, this

Matthew Whitaker, who made his debut on the Festival stage last year at the Young Artist Showcase, returns ~ this time in the Saturday matinee spot! Blind since birth, Whitaker began performing at the age of three when his grandfather gave him a small Yamaha keyboard. By 15, he was named a Yamaha Artist, becoming the youngest to join this group of notable musicians. Hastily making a name for himself in the jazz world, the now 18-year-old was recently named one of seven rising stars for 2018 by USA Today network’s 201 Magazine.

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Caroline County – A Perspective Caroline County is the very definition of a rural community. For more than 300 years, the county’s economy has been based on “market” agriculture. Caroline County was created in 1773 from Dorchester and Queen Anne’s counties. The county was named for Lady Caroline Eden, the wife of Maryland’s last colonial governor, Robert Eden (1741-1784). Denton, the county seat, was situated on a point between two ferry boat landings. Much of the business district in Denton was wiped out by the fire of 1863. Following the Civil War, Denton’s location about fifty miles up the Choptank River from the Chesapeake Bay enabled it to become an important shipping point for agricultural products. Denton became a regular port-ofcall for Baltimore-based steamer lines in the latter half of the 19th century. Preston was the site of three Underground Railroad stations during the 1840s and 1850s. One of those stations was operated by Harriet Tubman’s parents, Benjamin and Harriet Ross. When Tubman’s parents were exposed by a traitor, she smuggled them to safety in Wilmington, Delaware. Linchester Mill, just east of Preston, can be traced back to 1681, and possibly as early as 1670. The mill is the last of 26 water-powered mills to operate in Caroline County and is currently being restored. The long-term goals include rebuilding the millpond, rehabilitating the mill equipment, restoring the miller’s dwelling, and opening the historic mill on a scheduled basis. Federalsburg is located on Marshyhope Creek in the southern-most part of Caroline County. Agriculture is still a major portion of the industry in the area; however, Federalsburg is rapidly being discovered and there is a noticeable influx of people, expansion and development. Ridgely has found a niche as the “Strawberry Capital of the World.” The present streetscape, lined with stately Victorian homes, reflects the transient prosperity during the countywide canning boom (1895-1919). Hanover Foods, formerly an enterprise of Saulsbury Bros. Inc., for more than 100 years, is the last of more than 250 food processors that once operated in the Caroline County region. Points of interest in Caroline County include the Museum of Rural Life in Denton, Adkins Arboretum near Ridgely, and the Mason-Dixon Crown Stone in Marydel. To contact the Caroline County Office of Tourism, call 410-479-0655 or visit their website at www.tourcaroline.com. 77

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Queen Anne’s County The history of Queen Anne’s County dates back to the earliest Colonial settlements in Maryland. Small hamlets began appearing in the northern portion of the county in the 1600s. Early communities grew up around transportation routes, the rivers and streams, and then roads and eventually railroads. Small towns were centers of economic and social activity and evolved over the years from thriving centers of tobacco trade to communities boosted by the railroad boom. Queenstown was the original county seat when Queen Anne’s County was created in 1706, but that designation was passed on to Centreville in 1782. It’s location was important during the 18th century, because it is near a creek that, during that time, could be navigated by tradesmen. A hub for shipping and receiving, Queenstown was attacked by English troops during the War of 1812. Construction of the Federal-style courthouse in Centreville began in 1791 and is the oldest courthouse in continuous use in the state of Maryland. Today, Centreville is the largest town in Queen Anne’s County. With its relaxed lifestyle and tree-lined streets, it is a classic example of small town America. The Stevensville Historic District, also known as Historic Stevensville, is a national historic district in downtown Stevensville, Queen Anne’s County. It contains roughly 100 historic structures, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located primarily along East Main Street, a portion of Love Point Road, and a former section of Cockey Lane. The Chesapeake Heritage and Visitor Center in Chester at Kent Narrows provides and overview of the Chesapeake region’s heritage, resources and culture. The Chesapeake Heritage and Visitor Center serves as Queen Anne’s County’s official welcome center. Queen Anne’s County is also home to the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (formerly Horsehead Wetland Center), located in Grasonville. The CBEC is a 500-acre preserve just 15 minutes from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded in the area. Embraced by miles of scenic Chesapeake Bay waterways and graced with acres of pastoral rural landscape, Queen Anne’s County offers a relaxing environment for visitors and locals alike. For more information about Queen Anne’s County, visit www.qac.org. 79

Kent County and Chestertown at a Glance Kent County is a treasury of early American history. Its principal towns and back roads abound with beautiful old homes and historic landmarks. The area was first explored by Captain John Smith in 1608. Kent County was founded in 1642 and named for the shire in England that was the home of many of Kentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earliest colonists. When the first legislature assembled in 1649, Kent County was one of two counties in the colony, thus making it the oldest on the Eastern Shore. It extended from Kent Island to the present boundary. The first settlement, New Yarmouth, thrived for a time and, until the founding of Chestertown, was the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic, social and religious center. Chestertown, the county seat, was founded in 1706 and served as a port of entry during colonial times. A town rich in history, its attractions include a blend of past and present. Its brick sidewalks and attractive antiques stores, restaurants and inns beckon all to wander through the historic district and enjoy homes and places with architecture ranging from the Georgian mansions of wealthy colonial merchants to the elaborate style of the Victorian era. Second largest district of restored 18th-century homes in Maryland, Chestertown is also home to Washington College, the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tenth oldest liberal arts college, founded in 1782. Washington College was also the only college that was given permission by George Washington for the use of his name, as well as given a personal donation of money. The beauty of the Eastern Shore and its waterways, the opportunity for boating and recreation, the tranquility of a rural setting and the ambiance of living history offer both visitors and residents a variety of pleasing experiences. A wealth of events and local entertainment make a visit to Chestertown special at any time of the year. For more information about events and attractions in Kent County, contact the Kent County Visitor Center at 410-778-0416, visit www. kentcounty.com or e-mail tourism@kentcounty.com. For information about the Historical Society of Kent County, call 410-778-3499 or visit www.kentcountyhistory.org/geddes.php. For information specific to Chestertown visit www.chestertown.com. 81

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Tidewater Gardening Easy Container Watering Kit is an example of a pre-packaged drip irrigation system that allows you to water up to 10 potted plants from a single faucet.

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the day and at the base rather than on leaves; and reduce nitrogen applications to avoid excessive lateseason growth. Two different kinds of mildew ~ downy and powdery ~ will affect vine-type vegetable crops at this time of year. The first of these, downy mildew, will be a problem on beans, cucumbers and cantaloupes. This fungus disease causes yellow to dark areas on the upper surface of older leaves. Turn the leaf over, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see a whitish or gray-colored mold in patches under the surface. This mold may also occur on bean pods. Affected vines may be scorched and killed. Powdery mildew appears as a white or brownish talcum-like

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pend on the size of your garden and how heavy the infestation is. Using this method eliminates the process of trying to handpick each one and is a good alternative to the beer-inthe-pan trap. In the vegetable garden, start seeds of cool-weather vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collards and lettuce to transplant to the garden in early September. You can make a couple more plantings of bush beans now for your fall crop. Late summer is not the time to be pruning ornamental trees and shrubs. The removal of large branches, unless they are dead, at this time of year will tend to stimulate new branches to grow. Because of their late start, these new

If slugs have been a problem for you this year in the landscape or garden, here is a quick and easy method of reducing their population, especially if you are squeamish about the critters. Put out squares of cardboard in your garden each night. In the morning, pick them up and if any slugs are clinging to the underside, discard the whole square in the trash. The number and size of the squares de-

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easily killed by the first frost. In addition to producing soft growth, fertilizing now can stimulate the plants into growth if we have an Indian summer later this fall. If this happens, you can almost guarantee that your plants will not be able to survive the winter. If you neglected to fertilize your trees and shrubs this past spring, continue to ignore them until sometime around November 1 or after the first or second hard frost. With the f lower garden in full bloom, have you ever considered drying some of those f lowers for interior decoration? You can preserve hydrangea blossoms by drying them. Other f lowers that we can dry include annuals like strawf lowers, globe amaranth, ageratum, babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breath, celosia,

branches will not be able to acclimate themselves for the first frost and subsequent cold weather. The results will be much winter injury and death of these new branches as well as injury to the entire plant. However, if your hedge is beginning to look a little shaggy, there is still time left to do light summer pruning or shearing. If you did not get around to pruning your plants this spring or early summer, forget about them until next March or April. August is also not the time to do any extensive fertilizing on the trees and shrubs in the landscape. Like late-season pruning, latesummer feeding will stimulate new growth, which will be soft and

harvesting, store the cut f lowers in a dry, dark, warm place, preferably one with good air circulation. Depending on the type of f lower, it may take two to three weeks before they are completely dry. You can also hang them upside down to dry, or in a vase without water. Several tutorials on the internet give more specific details on drying and preserving cut f lowers. Happy Gardening!

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Dorchester Points of Interest bridge in Maryland after the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. A life-long resident of Dorchester County, Senator Malkus served in the Maryland State Senate from 1951 through 1994. Next to the Malkus Bridge is the 1933 Emerson C. Harrington Bridge. This bridge was replaced by the Malkus Bridge in 1987. Remains of the 1933 bridge are used as fishing piers on both the north and south bank of the river. HERITAGE MUSEUMS and GARDENS of DORCHESTER - Home of the Dorchester County Historical Society, Heritage Museum offers a range of local history and gardens on its grounds. The Meredith House, a 1760’s Georgian home, features artifacts and exhibits on the seven Maryland governors associated with the county; a child’s room containing antique dolls and toys; and other period displays. The Neild Museum houses a broad collection of agricultural, maritime, industrial, and Native American artifacts, including a McCormick reaper (invented by Cyrus McCormick in 1831). The Ron Rue exhibit pays tribute to a talented local decoy carver with a re-creation of his workshop. The Goldsborough Stable, circa 1790, includes a sulky, pony cart, horse-driven sleighs, and tools of the woodworker, wheelwright, and blacksmith. For more info. tel: 410-228-7953 or visit dorchesterhistory.org.

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DORCHESTER COUNTY VISITOR CENTER - The Visitors Center in Cambridge is a major entry point to the lower Eastern Shore, positioned just off U.S. Route 50 along the shore of the Choptank River. With its 100foot sail canopy, it’s also a landmark. In addition to travel information and exhibits on the heritage of the area, there’s also a large playground, garden, boardwalk, restrooms, vending machines, and more. The Visitors Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about Dorchester County call 410-228-1000 or visit www.visitdorchester.org or www.tourchesapeakecountry.com. SAILWINDS PARK - Located at 202 Byrn St., Cambridge, Sailwinds Park has been the site for popular events such as the Seafood Feast-I-Val in August and the Grand National Waterfowl Hunt’s Grandtastic Jamboree in November. For more info. tel: 410-228-SAIL(7245) or visit www. sailwindscambridge.com. CAMBRIDGE CREEK - A tributary of the Choptank River, runs through the heart of Cambridge. Located along the creek are restaurants where you can watch watermen dock their boats after a day’s work on the waterways of Dorchester. HISTORIC HIGH STREET IN CAMBRIDGE - When James Michener was doing research for his novel Chesapeake, he reportedly called Cambridge’s High Street one of the most beautiful streets in America. He modeled his fictional city Patamoke after Cambridge. Many of the gracious homes on High Street date from the 1700s and 1800s. Today you can join a historic walking tour of High Street each Saturday at 11 a.m., April through October (weather permitting). For more info. tel: 410-901-1000. High Street is also known as one of the most haunted streets in Maryland. join a Chesapeake Ghost Walk to hear the stories. Find out more at www. chesapeakeghostwalks.com. SKIPJACK NATHAN OF DORCHESTER - Sail aboard the authentic skipjack Nathan of Dorchester, offering heritage cruises on the Choptank River. The Nathan is docked at Long Wharf in Cambridge. Dredge for oysters and hear the stories of the working waterman’s way of life. For more info. and schedules tel: 410-228-7141 or visit www.skipjack-nathan.org. CHOPTANK RIVER LIGHTHOUSE REPLICA - The replica of a six-sided screwpile lighthouse includes a small museum with exhibits about the original lighthouse’s history and the area’s maritime heritage. The lighthouse, located on Pier A at Long Wharf Park in Cambridge, is open daily, May through October, and by appointment, November through April; call 410-463-2653. For more info. visit www.choptankriverlighthouse.org. DORCHESTER CENTER FOR THE ARTS - Located at 321 High 97

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BLACKWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE - Located 12 miles south of Cambridge at 2145 Key Wallace Dr. With more than 25,000 acres of tidal marshland, it is an important stop along the Atlantic Flyway. Blackwater is currently home to the largest remaining natural population of endangered Delmarva fox squirrels and the largest breeding population of American bald eagles on the East Coast, north of Florida. There is a full service Visitor Center and a four-mile Wildlife Drive, walking trails and water trails. For more info. tel: 410-228-2677 or visit www.fws.gov/blackwater. EAST NEW MARKET - Originally settled in 1660, the entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Follow a self-guided walking tour to see the district that contains almost all the residences of the original founders and offers excellent examples of colonial architecture. For more info. visit http://eastnewmarket.us. HURLOCK TRAIN STATION - Incorporated in 1892, Hurlock ranks as the second largest town in Dorchester County. It began from a Dorchester/ Delaware Railroad station built in 1867. The Old Train Station has been restored and is host to occasional train excursions. For more info. tel: 410943-4181. VIENNA HERITAGE MUSEUM - The museum displays the last surviving mother-of-pearl button manufacturing operation in the country,

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Easton Points of Interest Historic Downtown Easton is the county seat of Talbot County. Established around early religious settlements and a court of law, today the historic district of Easton is a centerpiece of fine specialty shops, business and cultural activities, unique restaurants and architectural fascination. Tree-lined streets are graced with various period structures and remarkable homes, carefully preserved or restored. Because of its historical significance, Easton has earned distinction as the “Colonial Capital of the Eastern Shore” and was honored as #8 in the book, “The 100 Best Small Towns in America.” Walking Tour of Downtown Easton Start near the corner of Harrison Street and Mill Place. 1. HISTORIC TIDEWATER INN - 101 E. Dover St. A completely modern hotel built in 1949, it was enlarged in 1953 and has recently undergone extensive renovations. It is the “Pride of the Eastern Shore.” 2. THE BULLITT HOUSE - 108 E. Dover St. One of Easton’s oldest and most beautiful homes, it was built in 1801. It is now occupied by the Mid-Shore Community Foundation. 3. AVALON THEATRE - 42 E. Dover St. Constructed in 1921 during the heyday of silent films and vaudeville entertainment. Over the course of its history, it has been the scene of three world premiers, including “The First Kiss,” starring Fay Wray and Gary Cooper, in 1928. The theater has gone through two major restorations: the first in 1936, when it was refinished in an art deco theme by the Schine Theater chain, and again 52 years later, when it was converted to a performing arts and community center. For more info. tel: 410-822-0345 or visit avalontheatre.com. 4. TALBOT COUNTY VISITORS CENTER - 11 S. Harrison St. The Office of Tourism provides visitors with county information for historic Easton and the waterfront villages of Oxford, St. Michaels and Tilghman Island. For more info. tel: 410-770-8000 or visit tourtalbot.org. 5. BARTLETT PEAR INN - 28 S. Harrison St. Significant for its architecture, it was built by Benjamin Stevens in 1790 and is one of Easton’s earliest three-bay brick buildings. The home was “modernized” with Victorian bay windows on the right side in the 1890s. 6. WATERFOWL BUILDING - 40 S. Harrison St. The old armory is 105

Easton Points of Interest now the headquarters of the Waterfowl Festival, Easton’s annual celebration of migratory birds and the hunting season, the second weekend in November. For more info. tel: 410-822-4567 or visit waterfowlfestival.org. 7. ACADEMY ART MUSEUM - 106 South St. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Academy Art Museum is a fine art museum founded in 1958. Providing national and regional exhibitions, performances, educational programs, and visual and performing arts classes for adults and children, the Museum also offers a vibrant concert and lecture series and seasonal events. The Museum’s permanent collection consists of works on paper and contemporary works by American and European masters. Mon. through Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. First Friday of each month open until 7 p.m. For more info. tel: (410) 822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 8. CHRIST CHURCH - St. Peter’s Parish, 111 South Harrison St. Founded in 1692, the Parish’s church building is one of the many historic landmarks of downtown Easton. The current building was erected in the early 1840’s of Port Deposit granite and an addition on the south end was completed in 1874. Since that time there have been many improve-

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St. Michaels Points of Interest 2. LINKS AT PERRY CABIN - Located on the scenic Miles River with an 18 hole golf course - Links at Perry Cabin. For more info. visit www. innatperrycabin.com. 3. MILES RIVER YACHT CLUB - Organized in 1920, the Miles River Yacht Club continues its dedication to boating on our waters and the protection of the heritage of log canoes, the oldest class of boat still sailing U. S. waters. The MRYC has been instrumental in preserving the log canoe and its rich history on the Chesapeake Bay. For more info. visit www.milesriveryc.org. 4. INN AT PERRY CABIN - The original building was constructed in the early 19th century by Samuel Hambleton, a purser in the United States Navy during the War of 1812. It was named for his friend, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. Perry Cabin has served as a riding academy and was restored in 1980 as an inn and restaurant. For more info. visit www.innatperrycabin.com. 5. THE PARSONAGE INN - A bed and breakfast inn at 210 N. Talbot St., was built by Henry Clay Dodson, a prominent St. Michaels businessman and state legislator around 1883 as his private residence. In 1877, Dodson,

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St. Michaels Points of Interest 18. TWO SWAN INN - The Two Swan Inn on the harbor served as the former site of the Miles River Yacht Club, was built in the 1800s and was renovated in 1984. It is located at the foot of Carpenter Street. For more info. visit www.twoswaninn.com. 19. TARR HOUSE - Built by Edward Elliott as his plantation home about 1661. It was Elliott and an indentured servant, Darby Coghorn, who built the first church in St. Michaels. This was about 1677, on the site of the present Episcopal Church (6 Willow Street, near Locust). 20. CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 301 S. Talbot St. Built of Port Deposit stone, the present church was erected in 1878. The first is believed to have been built in 1677 by Edward Elliott. For more info. tel: 410-745-9076. 21. THE OLD BRICK INN - Built in 1817 by Wrightson Jones, who opened and operated the shipyard at Beverly on Broad Creek. (Talbot St. at Mulberry). For more info. visit www.oldbrickinn.com. 22. THE CANNONBALL HOUSE - When St. Michaels was shelled by the British in a night attack in 1813, the town was â&#x20AC;&#x153;blacked outâ&#x20AC;? and lanterns were hung in the trees to lead the attackers to believe the town was on a high bluff. The houses were overshot. The story is that a can-

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St. Michaels Points of Interest nonball hit the chimney of “Cannonball House” and rolled down the stairway. This “blackout” was believed to be the first such “blackout” in the history of warfare. 23. AMELIA WELBY HOUSE - Amelia Coppuck, who became Amelia Welby, was born in this house and wrote poems that won her fame and the praise of Edgar Allan Poe. 24. ST. MICHAELS MUSEUM at ST. MARY’S SQUARE - Located in the heart of the historic district, offers a unique view of 19th century life in St. Michaels. The exhibits are housed in three period buildings and contain local furniture and artifacts donated by residents. The museum is supported entirely through community efforts. For more info. tel: 410745-9561 or www.stmichaelsmuseum.org. 25. GR ANITE LODGE #177 - Located on St. Mary’s Square, Granite Lodge was built in 1839. The building stands on the site of the first Methodist Church in St. Michaels on land donated to the Methodists by James Braddock in 1781. Between then and now, the building has served variously as a church, schoolhouse and as a storehouse for muskrat skins. 26. KEMP HOUSE - Now a country inn. A Georgian style house,

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St. Michaels Points of Interest constructed in 1805 by Colonel Joseph Kemp, a revolutionary soldier and hero of the War of 1812. For more info. visit www.oldbrickinn.com. 27. THE OLD MILL COMPLEX - The Old Mill was a functioning flour mill from the late 1800s until the 1970s, producing f lour used primarily for Maryland beaten biscuits. Today it is home to a brewery, distillery, artists, furniture makers, and other unique shops and businesses. 28. CLASSIC MOTOR MUSEUM - Located at 102 E. Marengo Street, the Classic Motor Museum is a living museum of classic automobiles, motorcycles, and other forms of transportation, and providing educational resources to classic car enthusiasts. For more info. visit classicmotormuseum.org. 29. ST. MICHAELS HARBOUR INN, MARINA & SPA - Constructed in 1986 and recently renovated. For more info. visit www.harbourinn.com. 30. ST. MICHAELS NATURE TRAIL - This 1.3 mile paved walkway winds around the western side of St. Michaels starting at a dedicated parking lot on South Talbot Street. The path cuts through the woods, San Domingo Park, over a covered bridge and ending in Bradley Park. The trail is open all year from dawn to dusk.

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Oxford Points of Interest Oxford is one of the oldest towns in Maryland. Although already settled for perhaps 20 years, Oxford marks the year 1683 as its official founding, for in that year Oxford was first named by the Maryland General Assembly as a seaport and was laid out as a town. In 1694, Oxford and a new town called Anne Arundel (now Annapolis) were selected the only ports of entry for the entire Maryland province. Until the American Revolution, Oxford enjoyed prominence as an international shipping center surrounded by wealthy tobacco plantations. Today, Oxford is a charming tree-lined and waterbound village with a population of just over 700 and is still important in boat building and yachting. It has a protected harbor for watermen who harvest oysters, crabs, clams and fish, and for sailors from all over the Bay. 1. JOHN WESLEY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH - Built on a tiny patch of land outside Oxford, this unassuming one-room building without a steeple and without indoor plumbing, once served as an im-

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Oxford Points of Interest portant place of worship and gathering for generations of Talbot County African-Americans. It was an abolitionist and integrated church community in a county which was slave-holding since 1770. Talbot County was at the center of both legal manumission (the freeing of a slave) and Fugitive Slave Act enforcement. The African American community was 50% free and 50% enslaved. It was also the center of Union recruitment of slaves for the U.S. Colored Troops. For more info. visit johnwesleychurch.org. 2. OXFORD CONSERVATION PARK - The park’s 86 acres stretch out on the southern side of state Route 333, near Boone Creek Road, and features walking trails, wetland viewing areas, native bird species, and open landscapes. 3. TENCH TILGHMAN MONUMENT - In the Oxford Cemetery the Revolutionary War hero’s body lies along with that of his widow. Lt. Col. Tench Tilghman, who was Gen. George Washington’s aide-de-camp, carried the message of Cornwallis’ surrender from Yorktown, VA, to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Across the cove from the cemetery may be seen Plimhimmon, home of Tench Tilghman’s widow, Anna Maria Tilghman.

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Oxford Points of Interest 4. THE OXFORD COMMUNITY CENTER - This former, pillared brick schoolhouse was saved from the wrecking ball by the town residents. Now it is a gathering place for meetings, classes, lectures, and performances by the Tred Avon Players and has been recently renovated. Rentals available to groups and individuals. 410-226-5904 or visit oxfordcc.org. 5. THE COOPERATIVE OXFORD LABORATORY - U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Maryland Department of Natural Resources located here. 410-226-5193 or visit dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/oxford. 6. U.S. COAST GUARD STATION - 410-226-0580. 7. CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY - Founded in 1851. Designed by esteemed British architect Richard Upton, co-founder of the American Institute of Architects. It features beautiful stained glass windows by the acclaimed Willet Studios of Philadelphia. 410-226-5134 or visit holytrinityoxfordmd.org 8. OXFORD TOWN PARK - Former site of the Oxford High School. Recent restoration of the beach as part of a “living shoreline project” created 2 terraced sitting walls, a protective groin and a sandy beach with

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Oxford Points of Interest native grasses which will stop further erosion and provide valuable aquatic habitat. A similar project has been completed adjacent to the ferry dock. A kayak launch site has also been located near the ferry dock. 9. OXFORD MUSEUM - Morris & Market Sts. Devoted to the preservation of artifacts and memories of Oxford, MD. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. For more info. and hours tel: 410-226-0191 or visit oxfordmuseum.org. 10. OXFORD LIBRARY - 101 Market St. Founded in 1939 and on its present site since 1950. Hours are Mon.-Sat., 10-4. 11. BRATT MANSION (ACADEMY HOUSE) - 205 N. Morris St. Served as quarters for officers of the Maryland Military Academy. Built about 1848. (Private residence) 12. BARNABY HOUSE - 212 N. Morris St. Built in 1770 by sea captain Richard Barnaby, this charming house contains original pine woodwork, corner fireplaces and an unusually lovely handmade staircase. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (Private residence) 13. THE GRAPEVINE HOUSE - 309 N. Morris St. The grapevine over the entrance arbor was brought from the Isle of Jersey in 1810 by

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Oxford Points of Interest Captain William Willis, who commanded the brig “Sarah and Louisa.” (Private residence) 14. THE ROBERT MORRIS INN - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Robert Morris was the father of Robert Morris, Jr., the “financier of the Revolution.” Built about 1710, part of the original house with a beautiful staircase is contained in the beautifully restored Inn, now open 7 days a week. Robert Morris, Jr. was one of only 2 Founding Fathers to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution. 410-226-5111 or visit robertmorrisinn.com. 15. THE OXFORD CUSTOM HOUSE - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Built in 1976 as Oxford’s official Bicentennial project. It is a replica of the first Federal Custom House built by Jeremiah Banning, who was the first Federal Collector of Customs appointed by George Washington. 16. TRED AVON YACHT CLUB - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Founded in 1931. The present building, completed in 1991, replaced the original structure. 17. OXFORD-BELLEVUE FERRY - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Started in 1683, this is believed to be the oldest privately operated ferry in

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Oxford Points of Interest the United States. Its first keeper was Richard Royston, whom the Talbot County Court “pitcht upon” to run a ferry at an unusual subsidy of 2,500 pounds of tobacco. Service has been continuous since 1836, with power supplied by sail, sculling, rowing, steam, and modern diesel engine. Many now take the ride between Oxford and Bellevue for the scenic beauty. 18. BYEBERRY - On the grounds of Cutts & Case Boatyard. It faces Town Creek and is one of the oldest houses in the area. The date of construction is unknown, but it was standing in 1695. Originally, it was in the main business section but was moved to the present location about 1930. (Private residence) 19. CUTTS & CASE - 306 Tilghman St. World-renowned boatyard for classic yacht design, wooden boat construction and restoration using composite structures. Some have described Cutts & Case Shipyard as an American Nautical Treasure because it produces to the highest standards quality work equal to and in many ways surpassing the beautiful artisanship of former times.

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Tilghman’s Island “Great Choptank Island” was granted to Seth Foster in 1659. Thereafter it was known as Foster’s Island, and remained so through a succession of owners until Matthew Tilghman of Claiborne inherited it in 1741. He and his heirs owned the island for over a century and it has been Tilghman’s Island ever since, though the northern village and the island’s postal designation are simply “Tilghman.” For its first 175 years, the island was a family farm, supplying grains, vegetables, fruit, cattle, pigs and timber. Although the owners rarely were in residence, many slaves were: an 1817 inventory listed 104. The last Tilghman owner, General Tench Tilghman (not Washington’s aide-de-camp), removed the slaves in the 1830s and began selling off lots. In 1849, he sold his remaining interests to James Seth, who continued the development. The island’s central location in the middle Bay is ideally suited for watermen harvesting the Bay in all seasons. The years before the Civil War saw the influx of the first families we know today. A second wave arrived after the War, attracted by the advent of oyster dredging in the 1870s. Hundreds of dredgers and tongers operated out of Tilghman’s Island, their catches sent to the cities by schooners. Boat building, too, was an important industry. The boom continued into the 1890s, spurred by the arrival of steamboat service, which opened vast new markets for Bay seafood. Islanders quickly capitalized on the opportunity as several seafood buyers set up shucking and canning operations on pilings at the edge of the shoal of Dogwood Cove. The discarded oyster shells eventually became an island with seafood packing houses, hundreds of workers, a store, and even a post office. The steamboats also brought visitors who came to hunt, fish, relax and escape the summer heat of the cities. Some families stayed all summer in one of the guest houses that sprang up in the villages of Tilghman, Avalon, Fairbank and Bar Neck. Although known for their independence, Tilghman’s Islanders enjoy showing visitors how to pick a crab, shuck an oyster or find a good fishing spot. In the twentieth century, Islanders pursued these vocations in farming, on the water, and in the thriving seafood processing industry. The “Tilghman Brand” was known throughout the eastern United States, but as the Bay’s bounty diminished, so did the number of water-related jobs. Still, three of the few remaining Bay skipjacks (sailing dredgeboats) can be seen here, as well as two working harbors with scores of power workboats. 139

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by Gary D. Crawford And now ~ as John Cleese used to say ~ for something completely different. One day last year, I stepped up onto an ominous-looking stainless steel scale. There were handrails on both sides and a big digital readout in front. As I stood there and got settled, the dial f luctuated for a moment, then came to a stop. It settled on 346.6. That was pounds, mind you…my actual weight at that moment. The Health Educator stepped over with his clipboard. “Hmm, 346.6,” he sa id a s he wrote it down. (My God, I thought, that’s over a sixth of a ton! More than most NFL linemen. I didn’t know what to say to this friendly young man.) Spencer Hacker just closed his f ile folder and smiled. Then he said something that stuck with me. “Well, you’ll never weigh that much again!” He seemed absolutely confident about that. And somehow, too, he conveyed that this was a mutual commitment, that we were in this together. OK, I thought. Let’s get started. After all, my goal was to lose a mere 150 pounds.

Now, a lof t y t a r ge t l i ke t hat might seem like a pipe dream, but I sensed that a really ambitious goal would be needed to keep me going during what I knew (all too well) was going to be a very long haul. Hoping to be in better shape by the summer of 2019, I was prepared to devote the winter and spring to making the effort. The date was September 26, 2018, also known as Day 1. The endeavor has gone better than I had thought possible, so I decided to share it with you. Just

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In the Box in case you know someone who also has a weight issue. If you’re still with me on this, welcome! The good news is that corrective action is possible. Controlling your weight doesn’t require surgery or medication. We can do this successfully because weight management isn’t a talent ~ it is a learned skill. Like playing the piano, shooting pool, or designing web pages, you just need to study and learn how to do it. Like other skills, one needs to practice weight management in order to get really good at it. The not-so-good news is that, just like piano playing, you have to practice continuously to stay good at it. Try Bach’s Fugue in C-sharp Minor after being away from the keyboard for even six weeks. Or sinking a few 20-footers the first week the golf course is open. So, sorry, there’s no magic bullet. You’ll need to keep practicing for the rest of your life if you really want to keep the excess weight off. Here’s the rest of the bad news: virtually everything around us is working against us. We Americans (well, most of us), live in a World of Food. We are surrounded by it and are bombarded by tasty temptations incessantly. Resisting those temptations takes more than mere determination. It takes skill. But how do you acquire those

skills? You can read up about it (there are hundreds of books), but having a good teacher with a proven plan is a huge benefit. Fortunately for those of us on the upper Eastern Shore, such help is readily available and affordable. My doctor knew about the HMR Diet, and it was he who put me onto it. Health Management Resources is located in Boston, but there’s a clinic associated with HMR in Maryland, called Maryland Healthy Weighs. It’s right here on the Eastern Shore, in beautiful downtown Cambridge. So, I checked it out. A f ter an hour’s introductory conference with Spencer, I signed up. That’s when that first (awful) weigh-in occurred, just one hour later. It turns out this isn’t rocket science, folks. It’s all about calories. Consume less than you burn and you will lose weight. Consume more than you burn and you gain weight. Well, duh. But where’s the breakeven point? The answer to that is a little trickier. Spencer explained that we burn calories just existing ~ running our heart, lungs, digestive system, brains, and mouths. Research indicates that women burn about 10 calories per pound, so a 200-pound woman burns 2,000 calories a day just existing. She burns another 300 calories or so by normal physical activity. So call it a total “baseline burn” of about 2,300 calories per day. That means if she consumes just

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2,300 calories per day, her weight should stay stable. But if she eats more than 2,300 calories, and does no additional physical activity, she will gain weight. It’s that simple. (Men’s numbers are a bit higher: the baseline for a 250-pound man is 3,050 calories daily.) Now, consider just how easy it is to gain weight. Suppose you are taking in just 100 calories a day more than you burn. In just 35 days you will have accumulated 3,500 excess calories ~ which is one pound of fat. And it so very easy to take in a few hundred calories a day over your baseline level. Here’s an example. Suppose you’ve been keeping close track of your calories all day long and at dinner time you discover

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In the Box (180). Hey, that’s only 995 calories. Perfect! Then, instead of drinking icewater, you go for a 20-ounce Pepsi. Whoops, that’s another 250 calories. Take in 250 excess calories every day for a month and ~ bingo! ~ you gain over two pounds. In other words, it really is all about calories. Now, to lose weight (which was what I was trying to do) you must go below your baseline. Either you reduce the calories you are consuming, or you increase your physical activity, or you do both. But how do I measure the calories I’m taking in, or the calories I’m burning off? There are a gazillion weight reduction plans and, if followed faithfully, I suspect they all work. Some are better at preventing unwanted weight gain; others help to prevent diabetes; some aim at certain nutritional goals; a few are targeted at fast and efficient weight loss. Losing a lot of weight quickly was what I wanted, and in that particular game, of the 41 diet plans rated annually by U.S. News and World Report, the HMR Diet is No. 1, top-rated. So how does their plan work? By being simple. Not to put too fine a point on it, but at 346 pounds, it was painf ully obv ious t hat ~ brilliant as I am in so many other ways (jousting, falconry, etc.) ~ I 144

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being “in the box.” The 3-2-5 shakes, entrées, fruits and vegetables supply all your nutritional needs ~ but they only add up to around 1,500 calories. (Spencer reckoned I must have been taking in around 4,5005,000 calories a day to achieve my monumental weight.) My only decisions were to choose which shakes (there are six variants) and which entrées (there are sixteen options) to have each day.

The entrées are in sealed boxes that don’t need to be refrigerated. Peel one open and pop it in the microwave for 1 minute and you have one serving of Mushroom Risotto, or Turkey Chili or whatever. The “shakes” include chocolate and vanilla shake powder in canis-

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Aging Smart 101 for Men A college elective that wasn’t available, and that you wouldn’t have taken, even if it had been.

by Roger Vaughan The books I have reviewed on aging are all earnestly serious. I suppose that’s understandable, since aging unto death tends to be a serious subject. AGING 101 will not be quite so serious. It will be a “glass-half-full” approach to a subject that is usually approached as “glass-half-empty.” Obviously, the glass in question contains the same amount of liquid. The only difference is one’s perception about what remains, and also what the glass might contain. Water? Warm milk? Tequila? The point being that whether we approach aging with a grim, hang-dog disposition or with a more light-hearted, slightly devil-may-care attitude, the reality of it is not going to change. There will be a lot of humor in AGING 101 as we take time to appreciate how wryly predictable it all is. We’ve watched our parents age, and our aunts and uncles, and our friends’ parents, sharing stories, often grousing and complain-

ing, and sometimes even dining out on their amusing actions, and we’ve gone along blithely with no thought about how in a few decades it would be our turn. Hence the title. And yes, dining out. Here’s a story: when my friend’s father’s second wife was in her early 80s ~ her name was Pearl, a misnomer if there ever was one ~ she used to watch baseball games on television with binoculars. When a graphic

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Aging Smart 101 would come on screen, she would read it aloud as if the others in the room couldn’t see it: “Did you know Smith has hit safely in the last ten games?” AGING 101 will also be full of good, practical advice for making daily living more enjoyable, advice that will focus on how to enjoy doing what you can do, how to avoid things that make you uncomfortable or unhappy, and in general how to adopt an attitude that will make the aging process a reasonable, if not downright amusing, experience. [What follows is a list of some

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subjects that will be covered, expanded upon with examples and anecdotes. Some will attain chapter size.] PREFACE Numbers are not important. “Aging” doesn’t know numbers. You start aging whenever you become aware of it. Maybe age 65 is a reasonable median to consider. But we all age differently, and at different ages. It’s whatever number applies to your degree of aging. The only thing we know for sure is that “aging” will start at some point. CH 1: THE PIE WAGON First, get used to the idea you are going to die. It happens to everyone, guaranteed. We will all be hit by the pie wagon at some point. If you are aging, that’s good because so far the pie wagon has missed you. All your life you’ve heard there are only four definites: time, tide, birth, and death. The other three have turned out to be reliably and unquestionably true, and so is death. No point resisting. You can accept it. You can. In fact, you must. It’s like agreeing to have serious surgery. You can’t believe you signed papers allowing them to cut you open when you are on the bed wearing your little johnny and they are actually prepping you, putting in the IV and discussing the vagaries of anesthesia, but you did, and there you are. If you can’t accept

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Aging Smart 101 death, if you can’t get your head around it, if you think you might have a secret card you can deal to prevent it, then stop reading this book and start drinking heavily. CH 2: ALL BETS OFF Winning/losing. There’s no discussion here. Forget about winning. Winning is something Man invented to sell trophies and make himself feel superior. Winning is temporary, winning is ethereal. Winning is earth-bound fantasy that fosters competition. Madison Avenue has made winning a huge part of our lives because winning sells things: the winning car,

the winning washing machine, the winning makeup, song, team, suitor, dish soap -- you name it. A football coach summarized the emphasis put on winning when he said winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing. That ref lected his occupational hazard. But all our lives we’ve played the game bent on winning ~ having the best score, the most toys, the most money ~ and now that we are aging it is time to stop that nonsense. Because Winning, in the ultimate sense, is not gonna happen. One doesn’t beat the Grim Reaper. Decide to be a gracious loser. It will make you, and those who have to put up with you, much happier.

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CH 3: THE PLUS SIDE Good Reasons why you might accept the idea of death with some relief: it’s not only an end to problems like taxes, painful or disabling diseases, troublesome exwives and the increasing number of dreary, uninformed people in daily life ~ especially in politics. It’s an end to a restricted diet, various allergies, terrible pop music, uninspiring art, an endless string of comic book movies, increasing golf scores, a confounding and most unpleasant Presidential administration (regardless of party), the current surge of nationalism and white supremacy, the acceleration of climate change, cars that are trying to drive themselves and hamburgers made of vegetable matter that people say actually taste like hamburgers. And another new iPhone iteration. It’s culture gone awry. Oh, yes, and Packaging. That has always been a challenge. Arthritis and failing eyesight make it tougher to get into those cookie containers or the vacu-form wrap around that new soldering gun you thought you had to have. . .even a 10-pack of A A batteries is impossibly difficult to get into. Basic advice: buy a Leatherman tool and wear it. Then when you, or someone you see, are struggling with a bag of Peanut M&Ms, or trying to open a Hot Shot fire starter, a box of cereal or a bag of Doritos, you

can say, “I have a Leatherman, I can help.” Be careful not to cut or pinch yourself. CH 4: CARS ARE US Car analogy relative to what is starting to go, our body parts compared to shocks, lights, tires, paint, rust, upholstery, directional signals (you never used them anyway) and, of course, the (gasp) alternator and (uh-oh) the fuel pump. CH 5: DON’T HASTEN THE PROCESS. Patience is usually the first to fail as we age. It has to do with repetition. Repetition, and the nagging pains here and there that make living more difficult, make it all too easy for you to take it out on the goddam hundred and fiftieth time you’ve had to take the goddam wood-handled bread knife

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Aging Smart 101 you made with your own hands out of the goddam dishwater. Christ! It’s the old glass-half-full thing again. The facts aren’t going to change. That lame-brain is not going to move out of the left lane anytime soon, so you may as well relax. Remember, road rage can cause a heart attack, or at least a stroke. Not good. Patience must be restored. An old friend who is no longer with us once gave me some good advice after I got through ranting about how my second exwife would come out of the bath and leave the wet towel draped on the bed. Pick it up and hang it somewhere to dry, my friend wisely

counseled, because she’s not going to stop doing it. Sports can also hasten the process. A friend in his late 60s recently broke his leg skiing. Another friend in his early 70s broke his neck playing pickle ball. Aerobic, physical sports are for younger guys who don’t need to read this book (yet). True, they may break something, but the catch is they heal faster, or they heal, period. As you know, they won’t really start to feel the pain of old injuries until they hit 65 or thereabouts. And healing while aging takes considerably longer. Kids can also hasten the process, mainly kids from “not responsible for self” (ages 2 to 4) to “danger-

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Aging Smart 101 price of this book. (Hint ~ no nap should exceed 30 minutes). Diets ~ A “news” diet is a must. You’ve given it your best shot. Now, it’s someone else’s turn. Keep up if that is your habit. Keeping up is good. You want to see as much of this movie as you can, because you have paid plenty for the ticket. But obsessive “news” intake in this tumultuous stage we are in will make you very grumpy and unpleasant. Avoid “news” gorging as much as you would avoid any other potentially addictive or habit-forming activity. Food ~ Speaking of things habitforming and addictive, watch out for food. I know, that’s a tough one because with the phasing out of various sports that can hasten the aging process, and with the diminishing frequency of sex, food climbs quickly up to number one on the list of pleasures. But overindulgence raises a red f lag. Don’t be greedy. You can see what greed is doing to this country. It can be just as bad for you, personally. It’s smart to side with Moderation, a term we disparaged as young dudes, but it’s a good philosophy to embrace as we age. [The marvelous value of moderation will be discussed in some depth.] Lists ~ Lists are a must, but they are no good if you don’t consult them. Beware of multi-listing,

which will be counterproductive. Make one list only. The endlessly fascinating and complex world of list management will be discussed ~ paper, or electronic? Habits ~ It’s time to cultivate some new habits, otherwise you will lose your list along with all sorts of other things. This is a time when you will often find yourself in the kitchen wondering why you went there. One helpful habit is to develop safe, reliable places where you will always find your essentials: a pair of reading glasses, your pocket knife or today’s list. These have to be serious habits, as serious as taking that certain pill before you retire. Acquiring these habits will improve your life.

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Aging Smart 101 do not drive or operate heavy machinery. It can make you. . .” (pick one) sleepy, nauseous, hysterical, dead, manic, light-headed, addicted, etc. Medical marijuana can make you slightly goofy, or feel smarter, or want to get naked, or become talkative, hungry, possibly sleepy or, if you are one of the unfortunate ones, it can make you feel nothing. So what? It wears off, there’s something new and positive about its properties almost every week in the news, it really does reduce arthritic pain and, unlike the expensive chemical mixtures sold at the drugstore, marijuana is one of Mother Nature’s plants that grows in the ground, like tomatoes and cucumbers. Get a Cat ~ A cat is better for aging than a dog: no walking or washing. A cat is a great napping companion, it is very self-reliant and it’s amusing to see it perched here and there around the house. Cats purr, one of life’s engaging mysteries. A cat might also catch mice. Doubtful, but possible. Cats may also bring in small rodents or snakes, hoping you would enjoy such presents. Okay, there’s a downside to everything. But remember: the glass is half full. Shopping ~ Don’t deny yourself the enjoyment of shopping. Grocery shopping, especially. A big box store like a supermarket of-

fers a sedate walk in a clean, welllighted, temperature-controlled environment full of good things to eat displayed in an attractive manner. It’s warm in winter, cool in summer. And the place is full of people to watch and sometimes exchange pleasantries with. For pure oogling, one of our time-honored traditions, I’ve heard Target probably has the best selection of yummy mummies. And the shopping carts in the big box stores double as excellent walkers. Sex ~ Enjoy as much sex as possible for as long as you can. Play the field if you end up solo. Never mind the Robert Redford TV series with Jane Fonda ~ he used to hang out with Barbara Streisand, remember? He’s not to be trusted. There are lots of single women out there

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able, in fact. But it’s also easy if you remember this handy slogan: stop driving before you kill someone. You’ll know when that is. Be man enough to do it. Knowing when to fold ’em, part II: Needles and tubes, really? You want to be a medical experiment that costs someone (everyone) a bundle, and be a burden to everyone including yourself? My late father-in-law knew when to fold ’em. Bed-ridden at 94, he willfully stopped eating and drinking, and quite purposefully drifted away in his sleep. Roger Vaughan lives, works, and sails in Oxford, Maryland. He is aging.

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1 Pet Loss Support Group on the 1st Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Talbot Hospice, Easton. Monthly support group for those grieving the loss of a beloved pet. Hosted jointly by Talbot Humane and Talbot Hospice. Free and open to the public. For more info. contact Linda Elzey at lwelzey@ gmail.com or Talbot Humane at 410-822-0107. 1-31 Summer Reading Program for Adults at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. Kids enjoy summer reading and prizes ~ and adults can too! Each time you read a book and turn in your completed book review form to the librar y, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re entered in the drawing for a $50 gift card. Enter as often as you like! For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 1,6,8,13,15,20,22,27,29 Tai Chi at the Oxford Community Center. Tues. and Thurs. at 9 a.m. with Nathan Spivey. $75 monthly ($10 drop-in fee). For more info. tel:

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2-3 Workshop: Line and Wash for Watercolor with Paul Allen Taylor at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. $90 members, $108 non-members. For more info. tel: 410 -822ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org.

2 Karaoke Happy Hour at Laytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chance Vineyard and Winery, Vienna. 6 to 10 p.m. Join us for singing, dancing and all-around good times! Bring your dinner and snacks to complete the night. Wine available at the bar! No registration is required. Table reservations taken by phone on the day of the event only. For more info. tel: 410-228-1205 or visit laytonschance.com. 2 Dorchester Sw ingers Square Dancing Club meets 1st Friday at Maple Elementary School on Egypt Rd., Cambridge. $7 for guest members to dance. Club members and observers are free. Refreshments provided. 7:30 to 10 p.m. For more info. tel: 410221-1978, 410-901-9711 or visit wascaclubs.com.

2-Sept. 30 Exhibit: Amze Emmon s ~ Pat ter n Dr if t at t he Academy Art Museum, Easton. Amze Emmons is a Philadelphiabased, multi-disciplinary artist with a background in drawing and printmaking. Artist reception on Friday, August 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free art tours on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or v isit academyart museum. org. Academy Art Museum exhibitions are sponsored by the Talbot County Arts Council, the Maryland State Arts Council and the Star Democrat. 2-Sept. 30 Exhibit: James Turrell ~ Mapping Spaces at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. James

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Turrell has worked directly with light and space to create artworks that engage viewers with the limits and wonder of human perception. Artist reception on Friday, August 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free art tours on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 2-Sept. 30 Exhibit: Heather Harvey ~ The Thin Place at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Visual artist Heather Harvey, Associate Professor and Chair of Art + Art History at Washington College in Chestertown, MD, works at the overlap between objective and subjective experience. Artist reception on Friday, August 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free art tours on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. For more

info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 2,6,9,13,16,20,23,27,30 Free Blood Pressure Screenings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fr idays at Universit y of Maryland Shore Medical Center, Cambridge. 2,9,16,23,30 Meeting: Fr iday Morning Artists at Dennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Easton. 8 a.m. All disciplines welcome. Free. For more info. tel: 443-955-2490. 2,9,16,23,30 Meeting: Vets Helping Vets ~ Informational meeting to help vets find services. 1st and 3rd Fridays at Hurlock American Legion #243, 57 Legion Drive, Hurlock; 2nd and 4th Fridays at VFW Post 5246 in Federalsburg.

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drink specials, blacklighting, disco lights and jammin’ music. Rental shoes included. $13.99 every Friday and Saturday night. For more info. visit choptankbowling.com.

9 a.m. All veterans are welcome. For more info. tel: 410-943-8205 after 4 p.m. 2,9,16,23,30 Gentle Yoga at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. Fridays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org. 2,9,16,23,30 Jeannie’s Community Café soup kitchen at the St. Michaels Community Center. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Menu changes weekly. Pay what you can, if you can. Eat in or take out. All welcome. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073 or visit stmichaelscc.org. 2 ,9,16,23,30 Ox ford Far mers Market at the Oxford Community Center from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. For more info. visit oxfordcc.org. 2,9,16,23,30 Bingo! every Friday night at the Easton Volunteer Fire Department on Creamery Lane, Easton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and games start at 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-4848.

FREE learn to row clinic the first Saturday of the month. 9 to 10 a.m. No prior experience needed. Come learn to row or refresh your rowing skills with the Eastern Shore Community Rowers on the Tred Avon River. For more info. tel: 410-924-6621 or e-mail director@escrowers.org.

3 Family Boatshop program at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Participation is limited, with advanced registration needed. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join carver and master model maker Ed Thieler to learn the basic skills needed to carve nameboards. Materials and basic tools will be included, and guests are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch. This program is limited to children 10 years of age and

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older, who must be accompanied by an adult. The cost includes one child and one adult and costs $75, w ith a 20% discount for CBMM members. Registration for additional children is $20 per child. For more info. e-mail jkuhn@cbmm.org. Registration for all participants is available at cbmm.org/shipyardprograms. 3 Project WILD at Adkins Arboretum, R idgely. Presented by Kerry Wixted, wildlife education

and outreach specialist with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, this professional development workshop models activities that can be used to teach students in grades K–12 about w ildlife and conser vation. Perfect for teachers in both formal and informal settings as well as anyone with an interest in environmental education, the workshop will cover pollination, f ield investigations, inquir ybased learning and more. A ll participants will receive two free Project WILD guides filled with more than 100 lesson plans. $25 members, $35 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum.org.

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August Calendar 3 First Sat urday g uided wa lk. 10 a.m. at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Free for members, $5 admission for non-members. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum.org. 3 Tidewater Inn Concert Series: Boilermaker Jazz Band outdoor concert. 7 p.m. on Harrison Street between Dover & Goldsborough streets. Street closure will occur at 5 p.m.; in the event of rain,

concerts will be moved to the Avalon Theatre. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 3 Concert: Frances Luke Accord in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 3,10,17,24,31 Easton Farmers Ma rket ever y Sat urday f rom mid-April through Christmas, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Each

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week a different local musical artist is featured from 10 a.m. to noon. Town parking lot on Nor t h Har r ison Street. O ver 20 vendors. Easton’s Farmers Market is the work of the Avalon Foundation. For more info. visit avalonfoundation.org. 3,10,17,24,31 Anahata Yoga with Cavin Moore at the Oxford Community Center. Saturdays at 8 and 10 a.m. $12/class ~ drop-ins welcome. In Sanskrit, anahata means “unhurt, unstruck and unbeaten.” For more info. tel: 410-226-5904 or visit oxfordcc.org. 3,10,17,24,31 The St. Michaels Farmers Market is a communitybased, producer-only farmers market that runs Saturday mornings, rain or shine, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., April-November, at 204 S. Talbot St. in St. Michaels. For more information contact: stmichaelsmarket@gmail.com. We do accept SNAP.

hour walking tours on Saturdays, sp on s or e d by t he We s t E nd Citizen’s Association. 11 a.m. at Long Wharf. Reservations not necessary, but appreciated. For more info. tel: 410-901-1000 or visit cambridgemd.org. 5

Read w it h Wa lly, a Pets on W he el s Therapy Dog, at t he Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 3:30 p.m. Bring a book or choose a library book to read with Ms. Maggie Gowe and her therapy dog, Wally. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org.

4 Building Diversity in the Garden at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. One of the key principles in creating a Bay-Friendly garden is to increase the variety of plants. Join Barbara W. Ellis, author of Chesapeake Gardening & Landscaping, to learn about the value

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August Calendar of diversity in the garden and the fun of cramming as many plants as possible into every corner of your yard. 1 to 2:30 p.m. $15 member, $20 non-member. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum.org.

all be featured with some of the Easton Shore’s best musicians. For more info. tel: 410-226-5134. 5 Your (Free) Law yer in the Library at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 4 to 6 p.m. Attorneys from Maryland Legal Aid will provide legal assistance on civil topics such as expungement, bankruptcy, housing law, landlord/tenant, domestic/family, etc., for those who qualify based on income level. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 5 Meeting: Bereaved Parents group from 6 to 8 p.m. on the 1st Monday of the month at Compass Regional Hospice, Grief Support Services Wing, Centreville. For more info. visit compassregionalhospice.org.

4 Nature Sketchers w ith Diane DuBois Mullaly at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 1 to 3 p.m. This monthly nature walk along the Arboretum trails allows stops for sketching in graphite, ink or watercolor. Each walk will focus on what’s in bloom, budding or of interest along the paths. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum.org. 4 The Church of the Holy Trinity, Oxford, will host a cavalcade of local musicians at 4 p.m. Classical, pop, hymns and jazz will

5 Bluegrass Jam at St. Andrew’s Episcopa l Church, 303 Main St., Hurlock. 1st Monday from 7 to 10 p.m. Bluegrass musicians and fans welcome. Donations accepted for the benefit of St. Andrew’s food bank. 5 Meeting: Cambridge Coin Club at the Dorchester County Public Library. 1st Monday at 7:30 p.m. Annual dues $5. For more info. tel: 443-521-0679. 5 Meeting: Live Playwrights’ Societ y at t he Ga r f ield C enter,

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August Calendar Chestertown. 1st Monday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-810-2060. 5-9 Kaleidoscope Summer Camp with Maria Sage at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. For ages 6+. 10 a.m. to noon. $100 members, $110 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 5 ,7,1 2 ,1 4 ,19 , 21 , 2 6 , 2 8 Fo o d Distribution at the St. Michaels C om mu n it y C enter on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Open to a ll Ta lbot County residents. Must provide identification. Each family can participate once per week. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073 or visit stmichaelscc.org.

host Norm Amorose for a funfilled evening. For more info. tel: 410-479-4720. 6 Stor y Inventing w ith awardwinning author Mary Amato at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. Learn how to create your own hilarious stories using a fun theater game. All ages welcome, children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 6

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August Calendar Young at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 2 to 3 p.m. for ages 10 to 16. Learn how to write and draw cartoons, comic books and graphic novels. Pre-registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Talbot County Arts Council, with funding from Talbot County and the towns of Easton, Oxford and St. Michaels. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org.

6 ,1 3 , 2 0, 2 7 Free Blood P re ssure Screening from 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Diagnostic and Imaging Center,

Easton. For more info. tel: 410820-7778. 6,13,20,27 Meeting: Bridge Clinic Support Group at the UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester. Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free, confidential support group for individuals who have been hospitalized for behavioral reasons. For more info. tel: 410-2285511, ext. 2140. 6,13,20,27 Healing Through Yoga at Talbot Hospice, Easton. Tuesdays from 9 to 10 a.m. This new complementary therapy guides participants through mindfulness and poses that direct healing in positive ways. Participants will learn empowering techniques to cope with grief and honor their loss. No previous yoga experience necessary. Yoga mats will be provided, and walk-ins are welcome. Free and open to the public. For more info. tel: 410-822-6681 or bdemattia@talbothospice.org. 6,20 Meeting: Breast Feeding Support Group, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at UM Shore Medical Center, 5th floor meeting room, Easton. For more info. tel: 410-822-1000, ext. 5700 or visit shorehealth.org. 6,20 Afternoon Chess Academy at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 4:30 p.m. Learn and play

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chess. For ages 6 to 16. Snacks ser ved. Limited space, please pre-register. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 6,20 Cancer Patient Support Group at the Cancer Center at UM Shore Regional Health Center, Idlewild Ave., Easton. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 443-254-5940 or visit umshoreregional.org.

5 to 9 p.m. each day in CBMMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Van Lennep Auditorium. $25. Pa r t ic ipa nt s c omplet i ng t he course and passing the test will receive a Maryland Boating Safety Education Certificate, which is valid for life and is required for anyone born on or after July 1, 1972 and who operates a numbered or documented vessel on Maryland waters. Participants must be 10 or older. For more info. tel: 410-745-4947 or visit cbmm.org.

6,20 Grief Support Group at the Dorchester County Library, Cambridge. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Sponsored by Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care. For more info. tel: 443-978-0218. 7 Meeting: Nar-Anon at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Cambridge. 7 to 8 p.m. 1st Wednesday. Support group for families and friends of addicts. For more info. tel: 800-477-6291 or visit nar-anon.org. 7-8 Pastel Workshop: Beautiful Beaches, Skies and Seascape with Katie Cassidy at the Academy A r t Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $90 members, $108 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 7-8 DNR-Approved Boater Safety Course at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels.

7,14,21,28 Meeting: Wednesday Morning Artists. 8 a.m. at Creek Deli in Cambridge. No cost. All disciplines and skill levels welcome. Guest speakers, roundtable discussions, studio tours and other art-related activities. For more info. tel: 410-463-0148. 7,14,21,28 Chair Yoga with Susan Irwin in the St. Michaels Housing Authority Community Room, Dodson Ave. Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Free. For more

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ment tel: 410-690-8128 or visit midshoreprobono.org. 8 Hawaiian Cultural Celebration at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy Hawaiian craf ts, live ukulele music with a ukulele lesson, volcano making and a luau! Preregistration is required. For ages 5 to 12 (children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult). For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 8 Reading: Author Earl Swift to read from his book Chesapeake Requiem ~ A Year with the Watermen of Vanishing Tangier Island at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 6 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 8 Yoga w it h G oats! at Emily's Produce, Cambridge. Gather a couple of friends and come ready to experience some yoga while enjoying some giggles and goats!

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Professional instruction provided by Overboard Paddle & Fitness. All levels are welcome! $20 each includes a free fruit smoothie to enjoy at the end of the yoga session! Pre-register at our website emilysproduce.com. 8 Concert: National Reserve in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 8,22 Memoir Writers at the Talbot Count y Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Record and share your memories of life a nd fa mi ly. Pa r t icipa nt s a re invited to bring their lunch. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 9 Mid-Shore Pro Bono Legal Clinic

at the Dorchester County Public Library, Cambridge. 2nd Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. For more info. and to schedule an appointment tel: 410-690-8128 or visit midshoreprobono.org. 9 Meeting: Impacts Best Management Practices Have on Water Quality People Land Water Review of a 6-Year Study at the Caroline County Government Offices, Denton. 1 to 5 p.m. Open to the public. The study was conducted by a research team led by Tom Fisher of Horn Point Laboratory. For more information, contact Anne Gustafson at 410-221-8238 or e-mail abgust@ umces.edu. 9 Concert: Stephen Kellogg & Tyrone Wells at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel:

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August Calendar 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 9-11 Workshop: Inspired by the Bay ~ A Painting Workshop (oil or acrylics) with Matthew Hillier at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $190 members, $228 on-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 10

Friends of the Library Second Saturday Book Sale at the Dorchester County Public Library, Cambridge. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $10 adults and children ages 3+. For more info. tel: 410-228-7331 or visit dorchesterlibrary.org.

10 Ribbon cutting and ice cream social from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Preston Historical Society. Ribbon cutting for second f loor expansion and opening of Agricultural Building at PHS, with free ice cream for all visitors. For more information visit prestonhistoricalsociety.com or tel: 410-829-9080. 10 Funny lady Donna Andrews signs her newest Meg Langslow mystery, Terns of Endearment from noon to 2 p.m. at Mystery Loves Company in Oxford. Megâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ornithological grandfather boards a cruise ship, and merriment abounds. For more info. visit mysterylovescompany.com.

10 18th annual Peach Festival at the Preston Fire Hall. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors, crafts, chicken platters (please pre-order at 410-8291503), scrapple sandwiches, soft crab sandwiches, peach ice cream, peach baked goods, fresh peaches. Benefits the ministry of Bethesda United Methodist Church. For more info. tel: 410-673. 7538. 10 Dog Walking at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 2nd Saturday at 10 a.m. For more info. tel: 410 - 634-2847, ext. 0 or v isit adkinsarboretum.org. 186

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August Calendar 10 Second Saturday at the Artsway from 1 to 5 p.m., 401 Market Street, Denton. Interact w ith artists as they demonstrate their work. For more info. tel: 410-4791009 or visit carolinearts.org. 10 15th annual Seafood Feast-I-Val at Sailwinds Park, Cambridge. 1 to 6 p.m. All-you-can-eat steamed crabs, fried fish, crab soup, fried clams, BBQ chicken and much more. Craft tables, live music, car show and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment. For tickets tel: 410-2283575 or visit seafoodfeastival. com. 10 Second Saturday and Art Walk in Historic Downtown Cambridge

on Race, Poplar, Muir and High streets. Shops will be open late. Galleries will be opening new shows and holding receptions. Restaurants w ill feature live music. 5 to 9 p.m. For more info. visit CambridgeMainStreet.com. 10 Second Saturday Art Night Out in St. Michaels. Take a walking tour of St. Michaelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; six fine art galleries, all centrally located on Talbot Street. For more info. tel: 410-745-9535 or visit townofstmichaels.org. 10 Tidewater Inn Concert Series: U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters outdoor concert. 7 p.m. on Harrison Street between Dover & Goldsborough streets. Street closure will occur at 5 p.m.; in

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the event of rain, concerts will be moved to the Avalon Theatre. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 10 Concert: The Kennedys in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 10,17,24 4th annual Summer Challenge ~ A Painting a Day for 15 Days! with Diane DuBois Mullaly at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $125 members, $150 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org.

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August Calendar home of “Martha’s Closet” Yard Sale and Community Outreach Store, open during the breakfast and every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. 11 Firehouse Breakfast at the Oxford Volunteer Fire Company. 8 to 11 a.m. Proceeds to benefit fire and ambulance services. $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10. For more info. tel: 410-226-5110. 11 10th annual Watermen’s Appreciation Day at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Featuring a spirited boat docking contest, steamed crabs

and other regional food, live music, beer, boat rides, family activities and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-7452916 or visit cbmm.org. 11 Wine and Unwind with Anna Bu r ge s s at L ay ton’s Ch a nc e Vineyard and Winery, Vienna. 1 to 4 p.m. Sip wine and enjoy live music with Anna Burgess! No fee, no reservation. For more info. tel: 410-228-1205 or visit laytonschance.com. 12 Meeting: Caroline County AARP Chapter #915 meets at noon with a covered dish luncheon at the Church of the Nazarene in Denton. Join us for a fun game of BINGO, with many prizes! New

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members are welcome. For more info. tel: 410-482-6039. 12 Caregiver Support Group at the Talbot County Senior Center, Easton. 2nd Monday, 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 443-746-3698 or visit snhealth.net. 12 Stitching Time at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 3 to 5 p.m. Work on your favorite project with a group. Limited instruction for beginners. Newcomers welcome. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 12-15 Mosaics for Teens with Sheryl Southwick at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. For ages 13 + (adults welcome). 10 a.m. to noon. $105 members, $115 nonmembers. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 13 Advance Healthcare Planning at Talbot Hospice, Easton. 2nd Tuesday at 11 a.m. Hospice staff and trained volunteers will help you understand your options for advance healthcare planning and complete your advance directive paperwork, including the Five Wishes. Free and open to the public. For more info. tel: 410822-6681 to register. 13 Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce Lunch Meeting

featuring Congressman A ndy Harris, M.D. at Suicide Bridge Re s t au r a nt , Hu rlo c k . No on. Meet Andy Harris and hear his summary of the Congressional Session and potential impact on local business. This is a joint meet ing w it h Ta lbot C ou nt y Cha mber of C om merc e. $20 members, $25 non-members. For more info. visit Dorchesterchamber.org. 13 Coloring for Teens and Adults at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 3:30 p.m. Explore the relaxing process of coloring. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 13 Meeting: Us Too Prostate Cancer Support Group at UM Shore Regional Cancer Center, Idlewild

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August Calendar Ave., Easton. 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-820-6800, ext. 2300 or visit umshoreregional.org. 13 Grief Support Group Meeting: Healing after a Traumatic Loss at Talbot Hospice, Easton. 2nd Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This ongoing monthly support group is specifically for anyone impacted by a traumatic death, including accident, overdose, suicide or homicide. For more info. tel: 410-822-6681 or e-mail bdemattia@talbothospice.org. 13 Meeting: Tidewater Stamp Club at the Old Railway Station on Pennsylvania Ave., Easton. 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 301-704-3811 or visit twstampclub.com. 13,27 Bay Hundred Chess Class at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Beginners welcome. For all ages. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 13,27 Meeting: Buddhism Study Group at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living, Easton. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Open to the public. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org.

14 Meeting: Bayside Quilters, 2nd Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Easton Volunteer Fire Department on Aurora Park Drive, Easton. Guests are welcome, memberships are available. For more info. e -mail mhr2711@ gmail.com. 14 Ecology Cruise aboard the Winnie Estelle at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Children and adults are invited to join CBMM educators for an up-close and personal exploration of the Miles River and its unique habitat and ecology. $20, with a 20% discount for CBMM members. Registration is required. For more info. visit cbmm.org/onthewater.

14 Summer Reading Celebration at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10:30 a.m. Celebrate the end of summer at the library with snacks, crafts, LEGO bricks and much more. Sponsored by Maryland 529 and the Friends of the Talbot County Free Library. For

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more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 14 Ta lbot Mentor Infosession: Come and find out about mentoring a school-age child at our free Infosession presented by Talbot Mentor Executive Director Gerson Martinez. We have an immediate need of mentors for students on our waitlist who were identified by Talbot County School personnel a nd wou ld benefit from additional adult attention in their lives. Current mentors will be on hand to answer questions about mentoring and its many benefits. 4:30-5:15 p.m. at Talbot Mentors office (off Aurora St.) 108 Maryland Ave. Suite #102, Easton. For more info. tel: 410-770-5999 or visit talbotmentors.org. 14 Peer Support Group Meeting ~ Together: Positive Approaches at Talbot Par tnership, 28712 Glebe Rd., Easton. 2nd Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Peer support group for family members currently struggling with a loved one with substance use disorder, led by trained facilitators. Free. For more info. e -ma i l mar iahsmission2014@gmail.com. 14 Meeting: Grief Support for Suicide group from 6 to 8 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Compass Regional Hospice,

Grief Support Ser vices Wing, Centreville. For more info. visit compassregionalhospice.org. 1 4 Meet ing: Bay water Camera Club at the Dorchester Center for the A rts, Cambridge. 2nd Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. All are welcome. For more info. tel: 443-939-7744. 14 Open Mic at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Theme: Have a Heart! Share and appreciate t he r ich t ape st r y of creat ivity, skills and knowledge that thrive here. All ages and styles of performance are welcome. The event is open to all ages. 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Snacks provided; nominal charge for beverages. For more info. e-mail RayRemesch@gmail.com. 14,28 Bay Hundred Chess Club, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. Players gather for friendly competition and instruction. All ages welcome. For more info. tel: 410-745-9490. 14,28 Meeting: Choptank Writers Group, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Dorchester Center for the Arts, C a mbr id ge. Ever yone i nter ested in w riting is inv ited to participate. For more info. tel: 443-521-0039.

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August Calendar 14 ,28 Dance Classes for NonDancers at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. $12 per person, $20 for both classes. For more info. tel: 410-200-7503 or visit continuumdancecompany.org. 15 Stroke Survivor’s Support Group at Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Ca re in Ca mbr idge. 3rd Thursday of the month. 1 to 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-2280190 or visit pleasantday.com. 15 Third Thursday in downtown Denton from 5 to 7 p.m. Shop for one-of-a-kind floral arrangements, gifts and home décor, dine out on a porch with views of the Choptank River or enjoy a stroll around town as businesses extend their hours. For more info. tel: 410-479-0655. 15 Meeting: Grief Support for Overdose Loss group from 6 to 8 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Compass Regional Hospice, Grief Support Ser vices Wing, Centreville. For more info. visit compassregionalhospice.org.

15-25 Tred Avon Players present It Shoulda Been You by Brian Hargrove, music and concept by Barbara Anselmi and directed by Joe Tyler at the Oxford Community Center. It Shoulda Been You involves a wedd ing t hat brings together families who are quite, and comically, different. Tickets are $22 for adults and $11 for students (fees included). August 15 is “Half Price Preview Thursday.” Per formances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. For more info. visit tredavonplayers.org or facebook. com/tredavonplayers. 16 Concert: Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 16-18 Working Artists Forum Show a nd Sa le at Che sape a ke Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. The show will open on Friday with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy refreshments and wonderful art during the reception. The show will be held in the auditorium of

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the Steamboat Building on the Museum campus and is open to the public. The show ends on Sunday at 5 p.m. 17 Concert with Wheelhouse Band at Laytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chance Vineyard and Winery, Vienna 6 to 9 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets for a comfortable evening in the country listening to local tunes. $7 advance tickets, $10 at the door. Under 21 are free. Food available for purchase. For more info. tel: 410-228-1205 or visit laytonschance.com. 17 Tidewater Inn Concert Series: Delmar va Big Band outdoor concert. 7 p.m. on Harrison Street between Dover & Goldsborough streets. Street closure will occur at 5 p.m.; in the event of rain, concerts will be moved to the Avalon Theatre. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 17-18 Delaware Restoration Work Days at t he Chesapea ke Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $50 for a single day, $90 for a weekend or $170 for two weekends, with a 20% discount for CBMM members. For more info. tel: 410-745-4980 or visit cbmm.org. 19 Caregiver Support Group at the Talbot County Senior Center,

Easton. 3rd Monday at 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 443-746-3698 or visit snhealth.net. 19 Peer Support Group Meeting ~ Together: Positive Approaches at Tilghman United Methodist Church. 3rd Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Peer support group for family members currently struggling with a loved one with substance use disorder, led by trained facilitators. Free. For more info. e-mail mariahsmission2014@gmail.com. 19 The E a ston Book Group to discuss Graham Greeneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book The Quiet American. 6:30 p.m. Open to all. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 19 Membership meeting of Preston Historical Society at 7 p.m., at 167 Main Street, Preston. Guest speaker will be Roger Lay ton presenting the history of Linchester Pond. Meeting is open to the public. For more info. visit prestonhistoricalsociety.com, or tel: 410-829-9080. 19-23 Puppet-Making Workshop for a ge s 9 to 1 4 w it h Daw n Ma lo sh at t he A c ademy A r t Museu m, E a ston. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $135 members, $145 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org.

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August Calendar 19-23 Super Surrealists Art Camp for ages 10 to 14 w it h Daw n Malosh at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 1 to 3:30 p.m. 135 members, $145 non-members. For more info. tel: 410 -822ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 20 Family Craf ts at the Talbot Count y Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 3:30 p.m. Summer crafts. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 21 Me et i ng: Dorche ster C a re g ivers Suppor t Group. 3rd Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Pleasant Day Adult Medical Day Care, Cambridge. For more info. tel: 410-228-0190. 21 We are Builders at the Talbot Count y Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 3:30 p.m. Enjoy STEM and build with Legos and Zoobs. For ages 5 to 12. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 21 Child Loss Support Group at Ta lbot Hospic e, Ea ston. 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. This support group is for anyone grieving the loss of a child of any age. Free and open to the public. For more info. tel: 410-822-6681 or e-mail bdemattia@talbothospice.org.

23 Concert: Robert Cray Band at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-8227299 or visit avalonfoundation. org. 24 Bilingual Story Time for ages 6 to 10 at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 11 a.m. Join members of Easton High School’s Spanish Honor Society for story time using a bilingual book. Preregistration suggested. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 24 Farmed & Found at Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery, Vienna. Join us for our f irst Farmer’s Market & Yard Sale! Farm and v intage sale items, live music from Neil Helguson, outdoor games and a food truck! No fee, no reservation. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-2281205 or visit laytonschance.com. 24 Light Night Cambridge! from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Cambridge Yacht Club. This fourth annual celebration of the Choptank River Lighthouse features dancing, auctions, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and much more, all within sight of the Lighthouse on the banks of the Choptank River in Cambridge. Tickets are $55 each and are available online at LightNightCambridge.com, or in person at the Dorchester County Visitor Center,

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at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. She will discuss Faulkner’s short story A Rose for Emily. 6 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 26 Concert: Josh Ritter at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce, and the Choptank River Lighthouse. For more info. e-mail ChoptankLighthouse@gmail.com or tel: 410-463-2653. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Cambridge Lighthouse Foundation. 24 Tidewater Inn Concert Series: Mule Train outdoor concert. 7 p.m. on Harrison Street between Dover & Goldsborough streets. Street closure will occur at 5 p.m.; in the event of rain, concerts will be moved to the Avalon Theatre. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 25 Wine and Unwind with Justin Ryan at Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery, Vienna. 1 to 4 p.m. Sip wine and enjoy live music with Justin Ryan! No fee, no reservation. For more info. tel: 410-228-1205 or visit laytonschance.com. 26 A n Introduction to William Fau l k ner w it h Bev Wi l lia ms

27 Oxford Book Club meets the 4th Monday of every month at the Oxford Community Center. 10:30 a.m. to noon. For more info. tel: 410-226-5904 or visit oxfordcc.org. 27 Meeting: Tidewater Stamp Club at t he SunTr ust Bank ( base ment Maryland Room), Easton. 4th Tuesday at 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 301-704-3811 or visit twstampclub.com. 27 Meeting: Grief Support Group from noon to 1:15 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of the month at Caroline County Public Library’s Federalsburg branch. This is a lunch group, so participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. Sponsored by Compass Regional Hospice. For more info. v isit compassregionalhospice.org. 27 Monthly Grief Support Group at Talbot Hospice. This ongoing monthly support group is for anyone in the community who is

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August Calendar grieving the death of a loved one, regardless of whether they were served by Talbot Hospice. 4th Tuesday at 5 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more info. tel: 410-822-6681 or e-mail bdemattia@talbothospice.org. 27 Meeting: Breast Cancer Support Group at UM Shore Regional Cancer Center, Idlew ild Ave., Easton. 4th Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1000, ext. 5411 or visit umshoreregional.org. 27 Meeting: Women Supporting Women, lo c a l bre a s t c a nc er

support group, meets at Christ Episcopal Church, Cambridge. 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-463-0946. 28 Story Time at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 10:30 a.m. For children ages 5 and under accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 28 Meeting: Diabetes Suppor t Group at UM Shore Regional Health at Dorchester, Cambridge. 4th Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more info. tel: 410-822-1000, ext. 5196. 29 Family Unplugged Games at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 3:30 p.m. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of board games and f un. For all ages (children 5 and under accompanied by an adult). For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 31 21st annual Charity Boat Auction

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at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. More t ha n 100 donated boat s a nd watercraft, ranging in size and performance from luxury boats to dinghies, will be in the water and on land to be auctioned to the highest bidders. Tag sale from 9 to 11 a.m. Live auction begins at 11 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-7452916 or visit cbmm.org. 31-Sept. 1 St. Michaels Art League Show and Sale: join the St. Michaels Art League for their annua l “Under t he Tent ” Show and Sale at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, St. Michaels. Artworks by more than 30 SMAL artists in multiple mediums are

featured. Hundreds of works depic t i ng lo c a l s c ener y a nd subjects are for sale. Many of the framed designs for the “Celebrate St. Michaels” banners that hang on Talbot Street will be for sale, as will original street banners from previous years. Come and meet the artists. Sponsored in part by a grant from the Talbot County Arts Council, with revenues provided by the Maryland State Arts Council. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 12:30 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more info. tel: 703-624-2757 or visit smartleague.org.

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