Easton Map and History

The County Seat of Talbot County. Established around early religious settlements and a court of law, Historic Downtown Easton is today a centerpiece of fine specialty shops, business and cultural activities, unique restaurants, and architectural fascination. Treelined streets are graced with various period structures and remarkable homes, carefully preserved or restored. Because of its historical significance, historic Easton has earned distinction as the “Colonial Capitol of the Eastern Shore” and was honored as number eight in the book

“The 100 Best Small Towns in America.” With a population of over 16,500, Easton offers the best of many worlds including access to large metropolitan areas like Baltimore, Annapolis, Washington, and Wilmington. For a walking tour and more history visit https:// tidewatertimes.com/travel-tourism/easton-maryland/.

Toward Blooming are buying and selling. But you say, no, the main activity of life is giving. Human beings at their best are givers of gifts.” first mountain in their lives and are focused on the second. They are focused on community.

“Individualism thrives in the prosaic world, the world of career choices and worldly accomplishment. The second-mountain ethos says, no, this is an enchanted world, a moral and emotional drama….The second-mountain ethos says that a worldview that focuses on selfinterest doesn’t account for the full amplitude of the human person. We are capable of great acts of love that self-interest cannot fathom, and murderous acts of cruelty that selfinterest cannot explain. Individualism says, the main activities of life

I hope that as my girls move through life’s different phases, they can see themselves as on a journey toward blooming. I hope that all of our blooming moves us toward great acts of love and to be givers of gifts.

Michael Valliant

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the Assistant for Adult Education and Newcomers Ministry at Christ Church Easton.

He has worked for non-profit organizations throughout Talbot County, including the Oxford Community Center, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and Academy Art Museum.

All Ears

Every summer, something happens that I look forward to all year: I spot a pile of the first sweet corn of the season at the farmer’s market. Immediately, I know what I will make when I get home—plain old corn on the cob! If you want a perfectly sweet corn taste without sacrificing that glorious crunchy bite, I have you covered! Corn is the only ingredient you need for the basic corn method. I have to say that during peak summer season, corn boiled in plain old water and rolled in just a bit of sweet cream butter with a dash of salt is amazingly delicious!

Rose and Bill Eason taught me how to boil the corn by adding cold water to a large pot, followed by corn and salt, if desired. Bring the shucked corn to a boil and cook for 5–7 minutes until it reaches the desired doneness. If you like your corn crisp and fresh, then cook for a shorter time. Once the corn