Southern Maryland This is Living - On-line Edition - Volume 6, Number 2, Summer 2004

Volume 6, Number 2, Summer 2004 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.		It's not everyday a community celebrates three and a half centuries of history. Calvert County will be 350 years old in July and instead of just throwing a one-day party, organizers decided to create a yearlong celebration. Through seahorses, parades, festivals, reenactments and historical documentaries, the smallest county in Maryland is celebrating its heritage and history. [ more... ]
		Just as Big Ben reminds us of London, or the Eiffel Tower represents Paris, certain landmarks become a part of our psyche. In and around the waterways of Southern Maryland, lighthouses have become the guideposts that lead travelers home, or simply give us a comforting feeling each time we pass them. [ more... ]
		Every schoolchild knows that jousting is Maryland's state sport. But few of us get much farther than that mental picture of Medieval lords and ladies. How can a sport known before the colonial days still be a part of modern Maryland? Does anybody really joust, these days, anyway? [ more... ]
		Linden was built by Henry Williams circa 1869 as an Italianate styled dwelling. This historic site sits on the remaining original 4.3-acre tract of land originally patented as "Williams Hardship." Known as an "urban farmstead" meaning the family income was not from farming, the farm produced mostly for household use rather than for sale. [ more... ]
		When peaches enter the language, they do it with a summery smile, which is as it should be. Whether we're biting into fresh fruit or tucking into peach pie, peaches provide one of the great joys of the season. A peachless summer would be like a blossomless spring, and who in Southern Maryland would want that? [ more... ]
		When you call 9-1-1 and ask for help during an emergency, you expect the police officer that responds to be able to handle the situation--no matter what it is. That's a tall order, but it's one that police officers in Southern Maryland are well equipped to handle. [ more... ]
		Once you have figured out just who fell from your family tree, it may be that a reunion is in order. It can be a remarkable experience to meet and get to know the same folks who share your lineage. Even if you are holding a simple event for those in your family you interact with frequently, planning your reunion carefully is important. Remember that a family reunion should be fun for all, even those running the show. [ more... ]
		More and more Americans are leaving the places where they grew up. The experiences of travel, and the career opportunities certainly are worthwhile. But without a traditional extended family living together, many people feel distanced from their roots. [ more... ]