Bay Breakfast

I was determined to go fishing this past Saturday, no matter what time of day it turned out to be. After getting my "chores" done and checked off the list, it was about 1:30pm as I left my driveway with kayak and gear. This would be a challenge, because the day was sunny and warm,Continue reading "Bay Breakfast"

Life’s a beach

Why do we love the beach? "...These slow, whooshing noises are the sounds of non-threats, which is why they work to calm people," says Orfeu Buxton, an associate professor of biobehavioral health at Pennsylvania State University. "It's like they're saying: "Don't worry, don't worry, don't worry." The sound of waves can help you achieve a meditative state,Continue reading "Life’s a beach"

Bacon Ridge ride

This morning was cool, clear and sunny - perfect for a bike ride. I spent 2 hours on the Bacon Ridge trails in Crownsville, riding from the Phase 1 section north into the Phase 2 section, starting at the Hawkins entrance (see Alltrails). The further north I went, the more challenging the trails became, withContinue reading "Bacon Ridge ride"

Walking my puppy at Goshen Farm

This preserved colonial era farm is located near our community, so I picked it today as a good walk for our puppy. My lab is a very energetic canine! The GoshenFarm.org property actually belongs to Anne Arundel County Board of Education and sits next to the local elementary school. I get my exercise with theseContinue reading "Walking my puppy at Goshen Farm"

B&A bike trail from Annapolis

This past Saturday I hit the trail and used my Under Armour mapmyride app to track it. Lesson learned: press Pause when you make a pit stop, like I did at the nice Ranger Station in Pasadena. This station was my half-way point. This is an amazing trail and will eventually connect to Sandy PointContinue reading "B&A bike trail from Annapolis"

C&O Canal Ride

The gang: Towson State Old Boys On November 29, 2020, myself and some old college rugby chums rode from Point of Rocks, Maryland, to Harpers Ferry and back on a crisp cold morning. Donning our COVID masks, we had an awesome time breaking a sweat and cracking some jokes. Will be going back again soon!Continue reading "C&O Canal Ride"