A little basil plant and sprig of rosemary now share a mosaic pot on the edge of my deck — my attempt to bring springtime and fresh eating into our summer. Two pots of pansies sit next to my canary-yellow lantern, and a hanging basket is just beginning to burst into bloom, leaving a...
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As a girl I had three dreams. First was to be a veterinarian. I would line up all of my stuffed animals and see to their ailments one at a time, my trusty Fisher Price medical kit by my side. This was my plan until I was about 9 or 10 years old, when...
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When people have a choice in selecting where to live, they approach a decision with differing criteria. In the historic areas of Frederick City, buyers know with considerable confidence there will likely be no surprises as to what might pop up next door or in their backyard. A person who buys or builds a...
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Dear Editor: I read the Courier every month and look forward to getting it. I generally don’t read “Ask the Editor,” but today it jumped out at me. I am a caregiver and try to keep in shape at home but have been thinking of going to a fitness center for a one-time consultation...
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Section 501 of Federal Code applies to organizations that are exempt from paying federal income tax, including nonprofits and “not-got-profits.” The most familiar are charitable and religious organizations, which are classified as 501c(3). An online source lists an additional 28 tax-exempt 501 categories covering a wide range of purposes that must be spelled out...
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A vacation is a respite, a departure from the worries and stresses of everyday life. Whether it lasts a week, a month or a day, a vacation can be, I believe, more a state of mind than a trip. Family vacation pictures are all over Facebook — snapshots of happy times, loved ones in...
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Like most of my neighbors, I feel fortunate to live here. Frederick County has its problems, but it’s a great place to raise a family. The city of Frederick is emblematic of a vibrant small city with excellent restaurants, well-preserved architecture, a sense of history and a variety of locally owned shops that make...
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In our house, mornings are often filled with negotiations. My requests range from, “Will you please do something with that room?” to “Will you be okay with peanut butter and jelly rather than ham?” With my 7-year-old, my request is often more basic: “Will you please put on some pants?” Case in point: This...
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“Why don’t you ever do mine first?” asked Joe, my youngest, absentmindedly watching my morning routine. I was having coffee, pulling out eggs, oatmeal, milk and juice — and simultaneously making lunches. “I’m always last.” He was talking about how I write out the lunch bags — from oldest to youngest. I said I...
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America is described as a “melting pot” because of the many ethnic groups that have settled here and integrated into the national fabric. The Public Broadcast System (PBS) airs programs highlighting the achievements of various ethnic groups in America. Groups highlighted have included: Irish, Polish, German, Italian and Armenian. The most recently highlighted are...
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