From and Fuller: Why Is Congress Giving Up So Much of Its Power?
Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment. This week, From and Fuller discuss the ongoing erosion of congressional power and oversight during the Trump Administration and debate why members aren’t able to push back to preserve those constitutional powers. Background […]
Design with Jenn Martella: Tidewater Colonial
Expansive shoreline with panoramic views of Island Creek and a protected, fan-shaped landscape. This 3.18-acre property has panoramic views from its fan shaped point of land on Island Creek that leads to the Choptank River. The approximately 665 feet of protected, riprapped shoreline includes a new pier with two deep water (6’+ MLW), slips and […]
Microbes That Rule Our Moods by Angela Rieck
Until recently I believed that mood, feelings, and personality were solely the result of my brain. When I felt anxious, stressed, or unexpectedly joyful, I thought it was from the neurotransmitters in my brain. But modern science is uncovering a startling, humbling reality: the gut plays a major part in our moods. The gut profoundly […]
Looking at the Masters: Joseph Mallard William Turner in Venice
Venice was the playground of Europe in 1700. The City was famous for many things: Carnivals, legal gambling, masked balls, a dozen opera houses and theaters, relaxed moral code, unique canal streets filled with marble palaces, and a wide white-sand beach. Europeans on the Grand Tour flocked to Venice. Master artists such as Canaletto (1691-1786) […]
Experience Watermen’s Appreciation Day at CBMM on Aug. 9
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is proud to highlight the Eastern Shore’s unique culture and community at Watermen’s Appreciation Day on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 10am-4pm. Held in partnership with the Talbot Watermen Association (TWA) since 2010, this beloved summer tradition honors the hardworking men and women who bring the Bay’s bounty to our tables. The festivities include a thrilling workboat docking […]