Southern Maryland This is Living - On-line Edition - Volume 8, Number 2, Summer 2006

Volume 8, Number 2, Summer 2006 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.
		Can't quite afford a week away at the beach this summer? Not to worry-Southern Maryland has a number of sandy beaches that will make you feel as though you've escaped to paradise. More...
		"It's something every Marylander should do," said Eric Sese of Bowie, referring to the thrilling experience of netting a crab off a trotline. "It's a neat little slice of Maryland." More...
		Few birds are as attractive to gardeners and nature lovers as the hummingbird. Ranging in length from two to eight inches, it is the smallest of all birds. More...
		Southern Maryland has always been horse country and it's the perfect place to learn to ride. More...
		This fall, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maryland (BBBS), one of the nation's oldest non-profit mentoring organizations, celebrates 30 years of helping young people to succeed in life. More...
		Around the world and throughout history the oyster has played a significant role in the lives and livelihoods of both royalty and peasants. The popularity of this small filter feeding bi-valve dates back thousands of years. More...
		If you're expecting food with fancy names that barely covers a third of a plate, don't visit Robert's Restaurant in Prince Frederick. But if you want tasty, quality food at a reasonable price, then this newly opened restaurant, associated with the well-known Robert's Deli, is just up your alley. More...
		Waterside gardens aren't any more demanding than land locked gardens. However, there are special considerations such as stronger winds, occasional flooding, and often the need to amend clay or sandy soil conditions. More...
		Humans have long been fascinated with seashells, each one a small work of art. If you're lucky, you'll find a beautiful shell-very often a fossil-along numerous Southern Maryland beaches. More...