What to Do When You’re Unemployed and Sick
June 15, 2009
By Moria K. Byrne
The only situation worse than being sick is being sick and unemployed. Don’t worry — you do have options. Read more »
What Happened In Past Junes?
June 11, 2009
Compiled by Phyllis Barr
This month in 2003, Oprah’s book club reinvents itself to promote not only popular books, but classic literature as well. Here are some other notable moments: Read more »
A Paws to Reflect on Hiking
June 11, 2009
By Nancy Menefee Jackson
I love hiking with a dog.
Their sheer joy and exuberance about being in the woods (or the creek! or the field!) gives me a new perspective. Read more »
That first really nice day …
May 1, 2009
By Nancy Menefee Jackson
I hate going to the grocery store — and, anyway, it was the opening of rockfish season. It really seemed like it might be easier to catch a 28-inch trophy rockfish from a kayak than to shop for something for dinner. Read more »
A Few Tips About Kayak Wet Exits
March 24, 2009
By Nancy Menefee Jackson
Hanging upside-down, underwater, in a flipped-over kayak taught me several things. I lacked the hip muscles necessary to do a “hip snap” and flip the boat upright. I lacked the coordination and skill to “brace” a tipping kayak to keep it from flipping in the first place. Heck, by the end of the exercise I lacked the upper-body strength to pull on the spray skirt one more time after dumping water from the kayak. Read more »
A Walk Down The Aisle
How To Avoid Being Duped By Designer Fraud
March 10, 2009
By Angie Barnett
President & CEO
Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland
He asked; you said “Yes.” Whether you’re a bride-to-be or the mother of a newly engaged daughter, you can’t help but get caught up in the moment. But, please, heed my advice — this is not the time to forget everything you’ve learned about life and business. Read more »
Ready for Wild Ride in ‘09!
Looking Forward to Exciting Shows, New Outfits and Pet Projects
February 27, 2009
By Linda McDowell
Winter is winding down and all of us riders left in the cold and not in Florida are keeping our fingers and toes crossed the weather will be warming up soon. On March 8, daylight-savings starts. For those of us who have to ride after work, this is exciting news! Read more »
Take Your Dog to Work Day
Will Your Employer Throw You a Bone?
February 23, 2009
By Nancy Menefee Jackson
Recently, I received a press release for a book entitled “Dogs at Work: A Practical Guide to Creating Dog-Friendly Workplaces.” The press release also proclaimed June 26 as “Take Your Dog to Work Day.” Read more »
My New Kayak is Calling
February 4, 2009
By Nancy Menefee Jackson
I have a new kayak.
I bought it on one of the last warm days of late autumn, and I counted myself lucky to paddle it - briefly - three times before the water temperatures became dangerous. Read more »
Braving More Than the Elements
January 29, 2009
By Nancy Menefee Jackson
Maryland offers wonderful opportunities for hiking, from a section of the Appalachian Trail to local parks with asphalt walking loops.
Like most everyone in Baltimore County, I live near an inviting stretch of Gunpowder State Park.
But one issue I struggle with is, how far do I walk into the woods alone? Read more »
