Are you one of the many humans who travel with their dogs? If your pet is well-behaved, good with people, and easygoing in new places, know they are most welcome here in Annapolis. And with the dog days of summer approaching, it's the perfect time to plan a few days in Maryland's capital, mutt in…
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First, we learned about tidying up from Marie Kondo and started folding everything in thirds. Then, we learned about “hygge,” the Danish secret to a cozy life. But this year, it’s all about “friluftsliv”—the Norwegian concept of promoting inner peace and well-being through spending time outdoors…
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You knew Annapolis had sailing, history, and crabs, but did you know we also have…poetry? As of April 2021, Mayor Gavin Buckley appointed a new Poet Laureate of the City of Annapolis: Maggie Benshaw. Maggie is a creative writing teacher at Annapolis High School, and it was my pleasure to speak to…
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June means lots of things in Maryland, Anne Arundel County, and Annapolis: the arrival of the fresh crabs that make backyard crab feasts great, an uptick in the number of colonial-clad tour guides leading historic walking tours downtown, and plentiful views of vessels on the water, from sailboats…
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Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks encompasses more than 140 parks and sanctuaries including larger regional parks, community parks, nature areas, two swim centers, two golf courses and wide ranging programming designed for all to enjoy the thousands of acres of land that fall under the…
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If hope is what you’re looking for (psst, it is the thing with feathers), then early spring in Anne Arundel County is the place to find it. Whether you need to fill in a few gaps on your Covid bingo card or are eager to dust off your treasured binoculars, opportunities abound for all levels of…
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Annapolis is as much of a go-to place in winter as it is in the warmer seasons. Year-round residents especially love Annapolis in winter because parking is plentiful, lots of different types of birds migrate to the bay, and it’s easy to get a table at a favorite restaurant. This year…
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Artist Joe Barsin created this commemorative poster for the 30th anniversary of Quiet Waters Park. Photo courtesy of Anne Arundel County. When I first started looking at houses in the area in 2002, the goal was to get outside the hectic pace of life inside the Washington Beltway. Our real estate…
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The author, Katie, on the Harbor Queen with one of her pandemic pups. Photo courtesy of the author. At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, those of us who suddenly found ourselves working from home asked the question, what will our dogs do when we go back to the office? Little did we know…
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Monday morning and getting back into the work routine is challenging enough. What if your commute only takes 30 seconds and your office mate is now your roommate? Americans have been through worse. (Sorry Mike!) Gemma at work. Photo courtesy of the author. How are you going to make the most of it…
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