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The Printmaker Erick Sahler by Helen Chappell His work is filled with light and shape, bold colors and evocative subjects. You may have seen it around, since he’s done prints of towns in the Mid Shore, as well as other locations.There’s nothing shy about his work; it’s bold, graphic and visually stunning, reflecting both a background in the graphic arts and a lifetime of observation. When I first saw his prints of landmark buildings in Oxford and log canoes in St. Michaels, I felt an attraction to his vision in the same way I’m attracted to the work of Edward Hopper, who loved the clean look of sunlight on the side of a building. Read More …
The Great Smoky Mountains and the Cherokee Nation by Bonna L. Nelson
Are There Any American Indians Buried Here? by Herman & Susan Viola
Uncluttered: Less Stuff and More Adventure by Michael Valliant
“Simplify” is a mantra that worked for Thoreau. He’s known as much for his decision to cast off his material shackles, build himself a cabin and try to live more intentionally as he is known for his writing. In today’s time, it’s the minimalist movement that has taken up Thoreau’s mantle. The idea behind it is to “unclutter” our lives, to get rid of the stuff we don’t need or use in favor of having time, space and energy for the things we love.“Minimalism isn’t about removing things you love,” Joshua Becker writes. “It’s about removing the things that distract you from the things you love.” Read More…
Living Off the Land by Gary Crawford
I know virtually nothing about agriculture. Let’s be clear about that up front. Although I grew up in rural Ohio, my parents were white-collar folks.
But one cannot live on the Eastern Shore very long without recognizing that this really is farm country, both originally and essentially. For a variety of reasons, there are no big cities on Delmarva and probably never will be. A few moderate-sized county seats are just about it. The rest is farmland and woodland and marsh, punctuated by streams, rivers and a big Bay. Read More…
One of the All-Time Great Parties by Roger Vaughan
Tidewater Times was established in 1952 as a specialized monthly magazine which would appeal to the tourist, the prospective land buyer, and others for whom the Eastern Shore has a special allure. It was created to be small enough to fit into a woman’s purse or a man’s coat pocket. Today it has blossomed as a vital symbol of our thriving community.
Our award-winning group of Feature Writers include Helen Chappell, Dick Cooper, Gary Crawford, Pamela Meredith, Roger Vaughan, Bonna Nelson, Michael Valliant, Tom Horton, and Marc Teffeau. Distribution covers an area including Dorchester, Talbot, Caroline, Queen Anne’s and Kent counties.
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