Fog BY CARL SANDBURG THE fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on. A full day of fog sits over the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Mysterious, but yet enveloping, the fog remains through the evening. It […]
Living on the Chesapeake Bay brings the best of the water world to one’s front door. In spite of the continuing heat in Maryland, a brief cruise on a classic boat was overdue. Heading down towards the Bay, my eyes set on a pair of wooden masts on […]
Staying on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island last summer, I anxiously awaited fog to set in. Days went by with fair and beautiful weather while dreams of fog in Bass Harbor danced through my head at night. Finally one lazy afternoon the weather quickly changed and […]
In just another week I’ll be heading north to Maine to supposedly escape the high summer heat of Maryland. Although I may be a few weeks late as the weather is already starting to cool at home, I’m looking forward to our trip. Our first stop along the […]
Walking the small and intimate harbor of Annapolis gives views of maritime history and current life on the Chesapeake Bay. Boats docked along the harborside lay witness to the multiple boats transiting in and out of “Ego Alley.” Sail and power boats, the ongoing discussion of which is […]
Tall ships traveling through long nights and short days on swells high and low are berthed in Baltimore Harbor to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. These majestic sailing vessels are floating ambassadors of their countries with large crews and bright white sails. These Tall Ships […]
Summertime on the Chesapeake Bay Going on a cruise down the Magothy River to the Chesapeake Bay towards Annapolis, summer enjoyment is abound. Fishing by the Magothy River lighthouse Cruising on the Bay in an Antique Wooden Boat. Sailing along the Severn River. Kayaking in Annapolis Harbor. Crabbing […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 