This is not Hobson either
May 9th, 2007
Nor is Hobson in this picture.
So, who’s “Hobson?” And what would have to do with the Merrimac?
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This is not Hobson either
May 9th, 2007
Nor is Hobson in this picture.
So, who’s “Hobson?” And what would have to do with the Merrimac?
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Mar 19, 2007 3:00 AM
by Kelsey Volkmann , The Examiner
Bel Air,
Maryland, after all, is far away from the girls’ home in Namibia, Africa the Children of Mount Zion Village, an orphanage established by Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Bel Air and still operating thanks to donations and volunteers from churches throughout the state.
“It’s a lot for them to take in,” said Sarah Dorrance, a seminary student and missionary advocate at
Read the rest of the article here.
Disclosure: I volunteer with the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County and I kinda know the volunteer whose image appears in the photograph…
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March 9th, 2007
A few months back my wife and I had dinner with my 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Griffin. I borrowed our 2nd grade class picture from her and I need to return it so I just got around to scanning it in this evening.
This picture was taken in March 1961 at
The old 1898 high school, in which East End was located, had moved in 1936 to the building on
When I attended
Schools located in the community are a wonderful thing and it makes me sad that so often they are now located on huge tracks of land in the middle of a cornfield outside of town.
In 1961 my family lived in an apartment in back of Samios Food Market.
The picture above is from the 1930s when it was then Ensor’s. Samios Food Market and the apartment where we lived was made into a Joni Mitchell song many years ago; “they tore down paradise and made it into a parking lot…
Across the street was the old Newark Shoe Factory which opened in late May 1925. When I lived on
Community markets, schools, and community employment were some of the main reasons for the quality of life that was
Nowadays, schools located right in town are a thing of the past and community markets and employment are near impossible with this thing we call progress, err, Euclidean Zoning which most often will not allow the overlay of residences, markets and stores and work places. The again, perhaps it is not progress at all.
The corner of
Someday – I’ll have an extra minute to sit down and keyboard all the names in the March 1961 photograph…
Meanwhile, enjoy the photos of a
Oh – we still have a great quality of life in
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A couch blogger geek in action.
March 4th, 2007
My wife, pray for her, took the picture. One cannot be sure if she was gathering evidence or what. You would’ve thought her mother would’ve warned her from marrying a nerd. Then, again, maybe she was warned and didn’t heed the advice – cuz ya know geeks always get the girl.
Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
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I will probably have Mr. Price be the focus of next Westminster Eagle opinion column. For now, the obituary in the Carroll County Times read:Another in a great series of articles by Carrie Knauer, who writes for the Carroll County Times. I grew up in Westminster United Methodist Church at the intersection of Main and Center Street; Jack Price’s adopted church, when he first came to Westminster in 1963 and started sheep farming. He was very helpful with my 4-H photography projects and even my rabbit projects in the 1960s. Some of my earliest photographs are of Mr. Price’s farm around 1967. Later in life when I started my landscape business, Mr. Price was one of my biggest supporters and fans.
Today of the birthday of the United States Marine Corps
I appreciated Crablaw’s post observing the USMC’s 231st birthday. You can find his post here on his construction site.
Here at Soundtrack Division, we have been able to obtain the a copy of the e-mail from the Continental Congress authorizing the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. I have pasted it below.
I also appreciated the tip about the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
The last time I was on the Marine Base at
For Corps and Country,
Kevin
From: continentalcongress@equusdeliverysystems.com (mailto: info. continentalcongress@equusdeliverysystems.com)
Sent: (
To: afewgoodmen@semperfidelis.org
Subject: Congressional Act Resolution Establishing the Continental Marines
Congressional Act Resolution Establishing the Continental Marines
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Resolved, That two Battalions of marines be raised, consisting of one Colonel, two Lieutenant Colonels, two Majors, and other officers as usual in other regiments; and that they consist of an equal number of privates with other battalions; that particular care be taken, that no persons be appointed to office, or enlisted into said Battalions, but such as are good seamen, or so acquainted with maritime affairs as to be able to serve to advantage by sea when required; that they be enlisted and commissioned to serve for and during the present war between Great Britain and the colonies, unless dismissed by order of Congress: that they be distinguished by the names of the first and second battalions of American Marines, and that they be considered as part of the number which the continental Army before Boston is ordered to consist of.
Ordered, That a copy of the above be transmitted to the General.
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A point of personal privilege
Posted October 28th, 2006
Blogospheric recognition from George Washington University’s “Institute for Politics, Democracy and the Internet”
October 26th, 2006
THANKS! IPDI!
Grazing through my fellow Maryland Blogger Alliance member’s web sites yesterday, I noticed a post by my colleague Bruce Godfrey at Crablaw’s Maryland Weekly that caught my attention.
He wrote in a post titled “Congratulations to Maryland Blogger Alliance Member Kevin Dayhoff” :
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Holy Cow! That’s me.
Thanks a bunch Mr. Godfrey for calling it to my attention.
What an honor, especially since I look up to my colleagues with the Maryland Bloggers Alliance for what a great job they all do.
And it was not lost on me; after I followed the links graciously provided by Crablaw, that another MBA member, Free State Politics was also recognized. Congratulations.
So I humbly accept the recognition on behalf of all my colleagues with the Maryland Blogger Alliance and all the bloggers out there who slave away for long hours trying to make a difference and a contribution to our greater community by promoting facts and information, discussion and dialogue.
I am well aware of Dave Wissing’s excellent work at the Hedgehog Report. For all political junkies who appreciate numbers and commentary, there is no one better. And the work that the “Gang of Four” are doing with the elections in
I finally had a chance this afternoon to take a cruise of all the sites and it is an impressive compendium of work. I got lots of value going through the Virginia bloggers’ sites and I recommend that you also find the time for that virtual cruise.
Congratulations to everyone who made the list.
Anyway, Here’s the skinny:
George Washington University’s “Institute for Politics, Democracy and the Internet” top 12
» WHO'S BLOGGING THE 2006 MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA ELECTIONS?
Labor Day marks the official start of the political season, and the Institute has turned its attention to local and state races. This month, we look at who's blogging about
Below is our shortlist of six must-read blogs in
Free State Politics – http://freestatepolitics.blogspot.com/
Montgomery Public Schools – http://montgomerypublicschools.blogspot.com/
Maryland Politics Now – http://www.mdpoliticsnow.com/?cat=1
The Hedgehog Report – http://www.hedgehogreport.com/
Blog Arundel – http://arundel.blogspot.com/
Not Larry Sabato – http://notlarrysabato.typepad.com/
Raising Kaine – http://www.raisingkaine.com/frontPage.do
Commonwealth Conservative – http://www.vaconservative.com/
The Virginia Progressive – http://vaprogressive.com/
Two Conservatives – http://twoconservatives.blogspot.com/
Skeptical Observer – http://skepticalobservor.blogspot.com/
LEARN MORE and view our complete list HERE.
Whoa. Okay, talk with ya later. I’ve now gotta take out the trash, get dinner ready for my wife and do the dishes.
PS: Also please see:
Thanks to George Washington University’s Institute for Politics,…
Drinking the Kool-Aid
Posted by
I so enjoyed the latest post by Attila at the Pillage Idiot.
Attila writes: “With my friends, unlike so many liberals I've encountered, we can tactfully avoid contentious political issues to maintain our friendship, and with my friends, you simply couldn't hope to find nicer, more decent people.”
However as his post continues; he has had experiences in which folks just won’t let go of their all-consuming need to tell everyone about their outrage with current politics…
In my experience it is folks who erupt about Republicans or President George W. Bush – or the Carroll County Republican party.
Oh, give it up already.
I take an enormous amount of pride in saying that I have not a clue as to what party many of my friends are registered and often do not give a rats-behind as to what is their political views.
Having many writer and artist friends, my life is full of many folks who hold different political views than me. They are great folks, with integrity and work hard to contribute and make a difference in the community.
For the most part, when I get together with friends, I’m much more concerned with the welfare of their family, their latest vacations, what books and movies or art shows they are interested-in these days or how their children are doing in school.
Talking about food, landscaping, vacations and pets is much more human and ultimately more rewarding.
Although I can enjoy talking politics, I hardly ever talk politics with my elected or appointed official friends and like it that way.
I’m especially am not fond of artists who “get political” in my face. Politicizing the arts is as bad as politicizing a friendship. (Oh yes, I believe that Hollywood-types or performers maintain their first amendment rights; however, I reserve the right to not patronize their movies – or art shows. Shut and sing.)
On a personal level, at best, I can find it amusing that for some folks, everything in their lives is based on their hatred of President George W. Bush and Republicans. But usually I avoid the humor by avoiding their company.
Folks for whom everything is political are clueless one-dimensional bores.
Please go to Attila’s post – and be sure to follow the links and also read the comments… It is way too funny.
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When I awakened this morning to the “Flight of the Valkyries,” I was all ready to quixotically do battle with whatever windmills presented themselves.
The only problem is that my front tooth never got that memo and it would appear that in my advancing age, one of my front teeth is annoyed with my body corpus and raising a ruckus.
Ever curious as to what could possible be the problem, I went to the x-ray program in Adobe Photoshop and immediately found the problem.
Now I’m eagerly awaiting for the miracle of amoxicillin to do battle with the guy with the chisel.
I call it my day with “The plight of the tooth Valkyries”
PS: This was placed on the blog so that the wonderful folks at Drs. Eden and Young, D.D.S., P.A., Family Dentistry, 715 Baltimore Blvd. (Rte. 140), Westminster, MD 21157; may access it and get a little advanced notice of the perils they face tomorrow morning when they do battle with the guy with the chisel in an attempt to alleviate my discomfort.
Klingon Wedding
http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2006/09/20060914-klingon-wedding.html
Several really neat members of my family are getting married next spring. And me – the artist uncle, has been making some really helpful suggestions throughout the wedding preparations…
I mean, advancing age allows me the wisdom of having the memories of a number of memorable weddings.
(One of the most memorable was at the top of the World Trade Twin Towers in New York…)
Anyway, I came across a great idea for a thematic wedding. What better than a Klingon Wedding.
Whadda ya think. I mean it’s just a really helpful suggestion.
Ah - - you wouldn’t have to do the actual ceremony in the Klingon language. Then again, that might be a great idea.
Anyone know of a pastor or a rabbi who speaks Klingon?
OoooKaaay. I’ll just get back to work here now that I have been so helpful.
Oh, don’t mention it. Anytime.
Love you guys.
Uncle Kevin
Babylon Family Mr. Smurf, Dayhoff personal, Erratum Klingon(s), Humor
Klingon Wedding
Several really neat members of my family are getting married next spring. And me – the artist uncle, has been making some really helpful suggestions throughout the wedding preparations…
I mean, advancing age allows me the wisdom of having the memories of a number of memorable weddings.
(One of the most memorable was at the top of the
Anyway, I came across a great idea for a thematic wedding. What better than a Klingon Wedding.
Whadda ya think. I mean it’s just a really helpful suggestion.
Ah - - you wouldn’t have to do the actual ceremony in the Klingon language. Then again, that might be a great idea.
Anyone know of a pastor or a rabbi who speaks Klingon?
OoooKaaay. I’ll just get back to work here now that I have been so helpful.
Oh, don’t mention it. Anytime.
Love you guys.
Uncle Kevin
For Linton Springs Elementary School teacher Bailey Laird, time spent teaching in China prepared her well for her first full year teaching all-day kindergarten.
"It was very challenging for me," she said. "I think it made me much stronger." Laird was a senior at Salisbury State University when she signed up to teach at an international school in Beijing. Students led the program, which meant Laird and her fellow student teachers did most of their lesson planning without a curriculum to follow.
David S.
September 4, 1923 – August 22, 2006
David Snider
Born on September 4, 1923 in
Mr. Babylon was a 1941 graduate of
After graduation, he continued in a business, Cunocar Bookkeeping Service, begun in his college years. Many in
Much of life was dedicated to public service. He joined the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company #1 on June 1st, 1949. Serving in the fire department was one of the passions in his life. He served for many years as secretary/treasurer. Some members still recall how he stopped by the station every morning to “match for coffee” – flipping a 1923 silver dollar.
Mr. Babylon served as a Westminster Common Councilman for 25 years, from 1964 to 1989; at which time, he retired. For 16 of those years, he served as the Common Council President as did his grandfather, F. Thomas Babylon, in 1898 and 1899.
Mr. Babylon was a member of Carroll Post 31 American Legion for over 60 years, as well as a member of the Westminster Elks Lodge 2277, and a member and past president of the Westminster Lions Club for over 50 years, for which he was named a Melvin Jones Fellow in 1994. He was a member and past president of the Westminster Riding Club; of which his sister, Eleanor Cover
He was also an active member of
As a business professional, Mr.
He was on the Board of Directors of Piney Branch Golf & Country Club, the Raymond I. Richardson Foundation for
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, their spouses and six grandchildren. Marian Babylon Rognlien and her husband, Ronald L. Rognlien and daughter, Marnie, of
He was predeceased by his stepmother, Caroline Billingslea Babylon, sister, Eleanor Cover Babylon, brother Thomas Cover Babylon, and son-in-law James Dorrance.
The family will receive friends at the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home at
A memorial service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church,
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Evelyn and David S.
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David S.
September 4, 1923 – August 22, 2006
David Snider
Born on September 4, 1923 in
Mr. Babylon was a 1941 graduate of
After graduation, he continued in a business, Cunocar Bookkeeping Service, begun in his college years. Many in
Much of life was dedicated to public service. He joined the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company #1 on June 1st, 1949. Serving in the fire department was one of the passions in his life. He served for many years as secretary/treasurer. Some members still recall how he stopped by the station every morning to “match for coffee” – flipping a 1923 silver dollar.
Mr. Babylon served as a Westminster Common Councilman for 25 years, from 1964 to 1989; at which time, he retired. For 16 of those years, he served as the Common Council President as did his grandfather, F. Thomas Babylon, in 1898 and 1899.
Mr. Babylon was a member of Carroll Post 31 American Legion for over 60 years, as well as a member of the Westminster Elks Lodge 2277, and a member and past president of the Westminster Lions Club for over 50 years, for which he was named a Melvin Jones Fellow in 1994. He was a member and past president of the Westminster Riding Club; of which his sister, Eleanor Cover
He was also an active member of
As a business professional, Mr.
He was on the Board of Directors of Piney Branch Golf & Country Club, the Raymond I. Richardson Foundation for
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, their spouses and six grandchildren. Marian Babylon Rognlien and her husband, Ronald L. Rognlien and daughter, Marnie, of
He was predeceased by his stepmother, Caroline Billingslea Babylon, sister, Eleanor Cover Babylon, brother Thomas Cover Babylon, and son-in-law James Dorrance.
The family will receive friends at the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home at
A memorial service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church,
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Evelyn and David S.
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