Southern Maryland This is Living - On-line Edition - Volume 10, Number 2, Summer 2008

Volume 10, Number 2, Summer 2008 The articles presented here are a sample of what is available in the hardcopy magazine. Magazines are on-sale now at your local news stands and supermarkets. You can also subscribe or renew on-line. Select articles from previous editions can be found in our on-line Archive. Enter for your chance to win a free TWO-YEAR subscription to the magazine.
		At St. Mary's College of Maryland in 1974, three young sailing enthusiasts looked for a way to spread the word about the beauty of Southern Maryland. They hit on the idea of organizing a race from Maryland's modern capital, Annapolis, to the colonial capital, St. Mary's City. More...
		Charles County has come a long way from trading with American Indians to legalized gambling into a bustling bedroom community for the Washington, D.C., metro area. Within its lifetime, the county has suffered through the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the Civil War. More...
		You've probably heard the term "cottage garden" and unless you are an avid gardener you might not know what cottage gardening is all about. You might be surprised to learn that you or someone you know just might be a cottage gardener. More...
		Many people have pivotal transitions in their lives when they wake up and decide they want to do something different. Mechanicsville resident Kathy York remembers this well. As a systems analyst with Xerox Corporation, she would often commute into Washington, D.C. - a grind which lots of tri-county residents experience. More...
		If the prospect of getting away for a mini vacation this summer seems daunting, why not try a local spot that's distinctive, quirky or just plain luscious? Southern Maryland abounds in close-to-home getaways that are perfect for recharging the mind, body and soul. More...
		Even though David McKay wasn't even born when his parents Jim and Marilyn McKay opened their first Leonardtown grocery store in 1948, growing up in his parent's "mom and pop" store he learned that running a successful small business is hard work - especially in today's marketplace flooded with discount stores and national chains. More...
		Janice Gilroy considers herself spoiled, at least when it comes to fresh produce. The La Plata resident heads out to Shlagel Farms in Waldorf to pick her own strawberries throughout May and June or heads to her town's farmers' market when she can't make it out to the farm. She also likes to purchase locally grown string beans, squash and other crops. For Gilroy, buying local makes sense. More...
		Most people regard water gardens, with their electric pumps and high-tech filters, as part of modern life. So they are, but they fulfill an ancient yearning. More...