Journalist @baltimoresun writer artist runner #amwriting Chaplain PIO #partylikeajournalist

Journalist @baltimoresun writer artist runner #amwriting Chaplain PIO #partylikeajournalist
Journalist @baltimoresun writer artist runner #amwriting Md Troopers Assoc #20 & Westminster Md Fire Dept Chaplain PIO #partylikeajournalist

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Saturday, December 30, 2017

I have no idea what I am doing

I would like to share a secret with all my  friends, in confidence  of course, I have no idea what I am doing. Just saying.

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Occidental Grill and Seafood, 1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC 20004

Occidental Grill and Seafood, 1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC 20004 www.occidentaldc.com 27Dec2017.


Once again this year we followed a family tradition to get together for a musical, opera, or theater event at places like the Kennedy Center in Washington DC or the Hippodrome in Baltimore. In the past we have taken cruises together or traveled to New York as a family. This year we went to see Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo, at 'The National Theater,' 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW 27Dec2017. Before the play, we shared dinner at Occidental Grill and Seafood, 1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC 20004 www.occidentaldc.com 27Dec2017. We really enjoyed the excellent production of Les Miserables – and really enjoyed the family time together.

Saturday, December 23, 2017

We are casting lots to see who will eat the last (half) Christmas cookie

We are casting lots to see who will eat the last (half) Christmas cookie in the house before Liz, Marnie, and Melissa arrive for the holidays. 23Dec2017

Monday, December 18, 2017

Chef Guy Garheart at your service

Chef Guy Garheart at your service. Dinner is being prepared for A shift at the Westminster Fire Dept. 18Dec2017

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Pastors’ study and the 9 a.m. contemporary service at Grace Lutheran Church

Pastors' study and the 9 a.m. contemporary service at Grace Lutheran Church. Today's discussion is focused upon 1 Thessalonians. "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing…"


Written by Paul, Thessalonians is the oldest written text in the "New Testament." It is fairly fascinating book.

Cheese Nips - because. #amwriting

Cheese Nips - because. #amwriting Just saying

Saturday, December 16, 2017

Santa has arrived at the Westminster Fire Dept. 8:00 a.m. Sat. Dec. 16, 2017

Santa has arrived at the Westminster Fire Dept. 8:00 a.m. Sat. Dec. 16, 2017


Westminster Volunteer Fire Dept. Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 16, 2017 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM


John Street Quarters - 28 John Street Westminster, MD 21157

www.johnstreetquarters.com


Menu: Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Sausage Gravy, Biscuits, Baked Apples, Coffee, Orange Juice, Tea, Milk


Adults: $8.00      Children under 5:  $5.00 - Cash or Checks Only


Have your child's picture taken with Santa on a piece of Antique Fire Equipment 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.


$10.00 for Digital Pictures via E-mail

Or $15.00 for a set of 4x6 Prints mailed.

$5.00 each extra set of mailed prints.


Collecting can goods for FOOD SUNDAY


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10212714620273967&set=a.10203968656950350.1073741840.1040426835&type=3&theater

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Westminster reported the highest total in the Baltimore-Washington area

"Westminster reported the highest total in the Baltimore-Washington area, with 6.5 inches of snow…"


[Sta 3 BB] [Milewski, Corey] SNOW EMERGENCY PLAN IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. CARROLL IS OFF BLUE ALERT. 9:06 p.m.


Maryland Snowfall Totals for Saturday Dec. 9, 2017


How much snow did Maryland get on Saturday? Here are unofficial reports from the National Weather Service.


By Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff | Dec 9, 2017


BALTIMORE, MD. — The preliminary snow totals are in from the National Weather Service. At the end of the day, Westminster reported the highest total in the Baltimore-Washington area, with 6.5 inches of snow… Read more here: https://patch.com/maryland/westminster/snow-totals-saturday-december-9-preliminary-data-nws?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=weather&utm_campaign=alert

Sunday, December 03, 2017

Church organist Ted Dix helps lead the service for the First Sunday of Advent

Church organist Ted Dix helps lead the service for the First Sunday of Advent at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster. 3Dec2017

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Lois and Deacon Craig Giles at Shepherd's Staff’s Carroll County Festival of Trees

Lois and Deacon Craig Giles at Shepherd's Staff's Carroll County Festival of Trees in downtown Westminster at John Street Quarters, 28 John Street, at the Westminster Vol. Fire Department Sat. 25Nov2017

Saturday, November 25, 2017

We really enjoyed Shepherd's Staff’s Carroll County Festival of Trees in downtown Westminster at John Street Quarters

We really enjoyed Shepherd's Staff's Carroll County Festival of Trees in downtown Westminster at John Street Quarters, 28 John Street, at the Westminster Vol. Fire Department Sat. 25Nov2017. The exhibit continues through tomorrow.

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Members of the Westminster Fire Dept. tape a number of holiday public fire safety spots for WTTR

Members of the Westminster Fire Dept. tape a number of holiday public fire safety spots for WTTR 21Nov2017


On Tuesday, Jamie, Colby, and Brynn Petry, Bob, Cumberland, Caroline Babylon, and Kevin Dayhoff got together at WTTR to tape a number of holiday public fire safety spots, to be aired on the radio throughout December. It was great working at the station with Kevin Ashcraft and Donna Jean Shybunko. 21Nov2017. For more information go to the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Westminster.Vol.Fire.Dept/

Westminster City Hall and Westminster at night

Westminster City Hall and Westminster at night. 22Nov2017

The Cats of Charles Wysocki at the Westminster Fire Department

The Cats of Charles Wysocki at the Westminster Fire Department 22Nov2017

Three red ambulances

Three red ambulances. Finally, after, like forever, the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. has three working red ambulances at the same time. 22Nov2017

Monday, November 20, 2017

The throes of a full-fledged peanut butter emergency

Caroline and I are in the throes of a full-fledged peanut butter emergency. 20Nov2017

Bangkok firefighters on front line of city's snake scourge


No thanks, I think I’ll pass - - Bangkok firefighters on front line of city's snake scourge

By TASSANEE VEJPONGSA, ASSOCIATED PRESS BANGKOK — Nov 14, 2017, 11:15 PM ET

When the latest distress call came into Phinyo Pukphinyo's fire station in Bangkok, it was not about a burning home or office building. Instead, the caller needed urgent help with a far more common problem facing Thailand's capital: snakes.

A 2-meter (10-foot) -long python was dangling from the caller's garage roof, and after rushing to the scene, it took Phinyo less than a minute to remove the slithering reptile.



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Sunday, November 19, 2017

Sat. evening Grammy, Caroline and I enjoyed going out to IHOP for dinner

Sat. evening Grammy, Caroline and I enjoyed going out to IHOP for dinner. Our server was Cierra. Not only was her service great, but she was friendly. We also enjoyed talking with the manager. We always look forward to having dinner at IHOP. We will be back soon. 18Nov2017