Guest Blog by Chrissie McCauley, Founder of JUST WHAT WE NEED Happy Thanksgiving Eve, all! Do I have a turkey treat for you?! My friend Chrissie McCauley, the comedy genius behind the newish blog JUST WHAT WE NEED, is sharing her first guest blog below. JUST WHAT WE NEED is a collection of thoughts, impressions,ContinueContinue reading “Hot Tub Time Machine”
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The Silly Side of Rev. Schoener
In October, our community lost a once-in-a-lifetime person — Rev. W. Terry Schoener — to a rare lung disease. Schoener was the senior pastor at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church for 27 years. He also baptized, confirmed and even came out of retirement to officiate my wedding. Like many, he has had a profound impact onContinueContinue reading “The Silly Side of Rev. Schoener”
Beat the Heat with SP’s New Snowball Stand
For many Marylanders, snowballs are life. It makes sense, they originated in our state. More on that history later. It has been many years since a snowball stand existed in Severna Park. Thanks to B&A Snowball Station, the wait is over. Located behind The Big Bean at 4 Riggs Ave, the new icy watering holeContinueContinue reading “Beat the Heat with SP’s New Snowball Stand”
Ode to Kinder
Dear Kinder,After all these years and memories, it’s well overdue that I write you this love letter. While most refer to you as Kinder Farm Park, you will always and forever be just “Kinder” to those who know and love you best.I remember our early days together with me rolling down your hills, especially theContinueContinue reading “Ode to Kinder”
Haircut Mishaps
I was 4 years old when the first haircut mishap happened. My friend Emily came over to play. What began as a pretend haircut quickly turned into me actually cutting her hair and mine. The result? Jagged bangs for me and an uneven haircut for Emily. I wonder if Emily’s family truly moved away soonContinueContinue reading “Haircut Mishaps”
Missed Flight
The year was 2006. And, I’d slept through my alarm for my first flight as a freshman on the Penn State lacrosse team. Our team flew once a year. We were headed to Nashville, TN, to play Vanderbilt. My roommate — who was also a teammate — was on a later flight. They split usContinueContinue reading “Missed Flight”
National Siblings Day, Then and Now
Siblings. They’re our built in best friends from birth. So noteworthy that there’s even a celebration on April 10 to honor the special bond between brothers and sisters: National Siblings Day. This time of year, I like to reflect on my blessing of an older brother, Joe, and older sister, Kristen. Something that’s making itContinueContinue reading “National Siblings Day, Then and Now”
Lauren’s Law: Toddlerisms, Take 2
Last year, my toddlerisms article struck a funny cord with so many of my readers. So, naturally, I wanted to follow up with some of the latest funny lines from the tiny people not only in my life, but several of yours. Sher Atkinson of Severna Park shared a hilarious moment when her granddaughter, Sophie,ContinueContinue reading “Lauren’s Law: Toddlerisms, Take 2”
May Your Christmas be ‘BIG’ this Year
Since moving back to Severna Park a few years ago, there has been one childhood memory that I’ve especially loved reliving with my family. Picking out a Christmas tree at the Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company (EHVFC). My husband Scott and daughter Charlotte in 2021. Back in the 90s, I can still envision the giant,ContinueContinue reading “May Your Christmas be ‘BIG’ this Year”
Pregnancy Brain: Take 3
One of my fears has been recently realized. Pregnancy brain — or the new fun term I just learned called “momnesia” — has worsened for me the third time around. While playful terms, the pregnant public and also new moms, are no strangers to memory problems, poor concentration or absent-mindedness. Ahead of my second daughter’sContinueContinue reading “Pregnancy Brain: Take 3“
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