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An Opportunity to Peek Inside the Homes of Historic Eastport
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If you've ever wondered what the interiors of those cute, quirky old houses in Eastport look like, now's your chance to find out. You're invited to Eastport's first-ever Home and Garden Tour, on Sunday, June 25, 2006, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., sponsored by the Eastport Civic Association.
The ten homes and gardens included on the tour-in the Sixth Street, Burnside Street, and Chester Avenue area-showcase the eclectic flavor of this historic maritime peninsula, where you can't walk more than a few blocks without running into water. Most of the houses were originally constructed between 1900 and 1920, when Eastport's streets were paved with oyster shells and most residents were boat builders, watermen, and laborers.
Eastport was a separate town until 1951, when it was annexed to Annapolis. Here you find narrow row houses, cozy bungalows, ornate Victorians, and stately Georgians-many with modern touches added over time, such as upper decks and sunrooms. Porches abound, as do colorful doors, brimming planters, and cheery gardens. Along the creeks on either side of the Eastport peninsula, sailboat masts pierce the sky.
One of Eastport's best features is its sense of fun-as evidenced by the Maritime Republic of Eastport, or MRE, a satirical entity launched in 1998 when the bridge between Annapolis and Eastport was closed briefly for repairs. Locals staged a mock rebellion, complete with muskets and cannons, and proclaimed independence-an act commemorated annually by a good-natured tug-of-war across Spa Creek. The MRE even has its own feisty yellow flag and a theme song by local musicians Them Eastport Oyster Boys, "Good Hat, Good Dog, Good Boat," which sums up the priorities of this community of Eastporters. Eastport also spawned the Burning of the Socks, held each March on the vernal equinox, a ritual that has spread to other waterfront communities around the globe.
Thanks to a maritime zoning ordinance passed in 1987, much of Eastport's shoreline is devoted to boating-related businesses such as marinas, sailmakers, and boating suppliers, and no large-scale condo developments are allowed. "We didn't want a 'Manhattan on the Bay,'" says Peg Wallace, a Realtor and longtime Eastport resident who lobbied for restrictions on development and has helped preserve local history.
The town's beginnings have been traced to 1665, when Robert Clarkson, a Quaker, was granted a tract called Horne Point. One of the earliest known farmhouses on the land belonged to Benjamin Ogle, Maryland governor from 1798 to 1801. In 1868 a group of Annapolis businessmen bought 102 acres that until then had been farmland, and divided it into lots they sold to tradesmen, immigrants, craftsmen, and blue-collar workers who helped build the Naval Academy. That year, a bridge was built to join Eastport and Annapolis.
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In 1885 Eastport was home to the Annapolis Glass Works, where bottles were made for beverages and medicines, but boat building was the community's economic mainstay. From 1868 to 1936, Heller's Shipyard turned out skipjacks, bugeyes, and Baltimore Clippers, and John Trumpy and Sons, Inc., operating near today's Chart House Restaurant, built elegant wooden motor yachts from 1947 to 1974.
"Eastport was a seafood Mecca," says Jeff Holland, director of the Annapolis Maritime Museum on Eastport's Back Creek. "The harbor was perfect for oyster boats and crab boats-the same harbor that today is perfect for recreational sailboats and powerboats. That's why we're America's sailing capital."
Tickets for the Eastport Home and Garden Tour, $15 in advance, are available at several locations, including Hard Bean Coffee and BookSellers; Ahh, Coffee!; and Windwood Gardens. The day of the tour you can buy tickets for $20 at Mears Marina in Eastport. For more information, contact Shelley Row (srow@ite.org or 410-268-2689) or Ross Arnett (Rosses34@aol.com or 410-295-7531.
--Vicki Meade
Maryland Historical Society Features Annapolis Silversmith
One of the period botanical drawings on display in A Gardener's Tale. |
Sometimes it takes a trip to a faraway place to appreciate something in your own backyard. A visit to the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore will only take you approximately 45 minutes. When you step inside the Maryland Historical Society Museum to see the exhibit devoted to William Faris, you'll develop a deeper appreciation for the work of this 18th century silversmith and his life in the state's capital.
On January 1, 1792, William Faris began a diary that today offers incredible insight into 18th century Maryland. A colonial craftsman, tinkerer, gardener, family man, and active community member, Faris wrote an exceptionally detailed account of his life in Annapolis, which is revealed in the new exhibit A Gardener's Tale: The 18th Century World of Annapolis Silversmith William Faris.
Faris, born in 1728 in London, England, was the son of a Quaker. When his father died in prison for his religious beliefs, Faris and his mother immigrated to Philadelphia. Sometime in the 1750s, Faris moved to Annapolis, where he set up shop as a clockmaker.
Soon after, in 1760, he hired a silversmith to begin repairing silver for wealthy Annapolitans. Though his mark was stamped on most pieces produced in his shop, Faris did not make silver himself. Silversmiths at the time marked silver with the shop master's initials to indicate its origin and quality; a sort of early branding.
Faris' diary covered his daily activities extensively, including everything from weather to events in his personal life. As a prominent businessman in Annapolis, Faris came in contact with many important members of the Maryland community, including signers of the Declaration of Independence, whose interactions with him are described in detail.
The Chalmers Cann is an example of the fine 18th century silver on display. |
Guest curator Mark Letzer co-edited the diary, which was published by the Maryland Historical Society Press as The Diary of William Faris: The Daily Life of an Annapolis Silversmith. He was the main force in creating this exhibit, which features more than eighty pieces of Annapolis silver, the largest amount ever assembled for a single show.
As you enter the exhibit room, you begin with Faris's first shop and goods in Annapolis. Then you are taken chronologically through his life, closely following the diary. "Most labels will have entries from his diary to have his voice follow the tour," says Letzer.
Along the walls are portraits of dignitaries, customers, and other famous Marylanders Faris met on a daily basis at his shop and residence, the present-day block between West Street and Cathedral Street. At the time, European silver was a status symbol and a conspicuous sign of wealth. Silversmiths on this side of the Atlantic usually only repaired foreign silver and rarely produced pieces themselves.
The Revolutionary War was an exception, when an embargo on British goods became a boon for local silversmiths. Faris was one of the American smiths who worked to fill newly created demand. Also presented are a number of his shop's rare original pieces produced during the war, including ones commissioned by Charles Carroll.
As his success grew, Faris created a large, elaborate garden on his grounds. He recorded all his daily seed and flower transactions in his diary. Many period horticulture drawings and original pressed tulips belonging to Faris are shown. "He was passionate about his tulips," says Letzer, "at one point had nearly 4000 growing in his garden."
One of the only original 18th century silversmith shop drawings know to be in existence, on display in A Gardener's Tale. |
In addition to his shop's silver, Faris' tools, original books, clocks, and personal effects are on display, as are his experiments with various gadgets, including a silk reel for his silkworms, a silhouette maker, and an electrostatic machine he built to treat his family's ailments.
Three years in the making, the exhibit is the result of hard work and thorough research by Letzer and the Maryland Historical Society. We are lucky to have a complete original account of Annapolis at the beginning of the nation, and even luckier to have it embodied in such a beautiful collection of relevant silver pieces and artifacts.
A Gardener's Tale: The 18th Century World of Annapolis Silversmith William Faris is open until October 22, at the Maryland Historical Society Museum, 201 West Monument Street, Baltimore. For more information, call (410) 685-3750 or visit www.mdhs.org.
--Conal Darcy
Tom Petty |
The Who, Where, and What You'll Dig
by j.s. houck
6/6 Rob Thomas at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia
(410) 547-SEAT
The golden child of crooning rock stars has his own billing at Columbia's finest, Merriweather. Ironically, Thomas launched his solo career when he teamed up with Carlos Santana for '99's hit single "Smooth." Apart from his success with the popular rock group Matchbox Twenty, Thomas is now enjoying the limelight squarely on his shoulders.
6/9 New Riders of the Purple Sage at Rams Head OnStage, Annapolis
(410) 268-4545
A reunion of sorts sees two longtime members (Dave Nelson and Buddy Cage) team up with a fabulous backing band to perform New Riders classics. Their laid-back, country-fried rock was all the rage in the early '70s and has proved itself enjoyable each spin on the turntable.
6/10 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers with Trey Anastasio at Nissan Pavilion, Bristow
(410) 547-SEAT
Celebrating their 30th anniversary, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers is at it again with a huge summer tour, but could this be the last ever by the popular rocker and crew? No doubt, you don't want to miss what is bound to be one the most fun sing-along shows this summer. And to top it off, guitarist extraordinaire Trey Anastasio and his blazing band come along for the ride.
Allen Toussaint and Elvis Costello |
6/13 Nine Inch Nails at Nissan Pavilion, Bristow
(410) 547-SEAT
Trent Reznor and company pay Nissan a visit for what will arguably be the hardest rocking show of the month. Reznor, the force behind NIN, relies heavily on metal, industrial, and electronica influences, within structured composition, to create unique, hypnotizing, and ferocious songs.
6/14 Neville Brothers at the Birchmere, Alexandria
(410) 547-SEAT
One of the most gifted families in music, the Nevilles join together for what's sure to be a soul satisfying string of shows this summer, performing jazz-funk-pop flavored songs with passion and grace, as only the Nevilles can.
6/15 Elvis Costello at Wolf Trap, Vienna
(800) 955-5566
Costello takes a new approach this summer tour, billed as the "orchestral tour." He will perform with many of the finest symphonies in the United States, along with famed New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint. The first portion of the performance will feature Costello's full-length orchestral work, Il Sogno. After intermission, he will return to perform a collection of his pop and rock hits.
Neville Brothers |
6/18 Gretchen Wilson at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia
(410) 547-SEAT
Southern charm meets sass in this country gal's mix of honky-tonk rock. Wilson's a redneck's dream girl, having shot to fame with 2004's Here For the Party, which featured her hit single "Redneck Woman."
6/21 Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris at Constitution Hall, D.C.
(410) 547-SEAT
Teaming up to record a batch of tunes some 7 years in the making, Knopfler and Harris are proud to finally release All the Road Running, a simple balance of vocal harmony, Knopfler's signature guitar work, and digestible melodies. Seeing the pair perform live will be a treat indeed.
6/23 Hot Tuna at Rams Head Live!, Baltimore
(410) 244-1131
Jorma and Jack are back-this go-round they pick up their electrics to perform their blues-based folk rock. The Jefferson Airplane alumni branched off in the early '70s and haven't looked back. They've been playing together so long, they're practically blood brothers-with Jorma on guitar and Jack on bass, they're a pair of dice found.
Hot Tuna |
6/24 Dave Matthews Band at Nissan Pavilion, Bristow
(410) 547-SEAT
You know it's the summer-shed season when the DMB books a date at Nissan Pavilion. The light-rock improv jamsters continue to ride the tour bus-a seemingly endless journey. No complaints here!
6/29-30 Tim McGraw & Faith Hill at the Verizon Center, D.C.
(410) 547-SEAT
This husband and wife mega-musical country juggernaut has a date with D.C.-actually two of 'em. Fans of the cowboy way won't want to miss out.
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Anselm Kiefer's Resurrexit, 1973. Oil, acrylic, and charcoal on burlap, from the Private Collection Sanders, Amsterdam. On exhibit at the Hirshhorn. |
Can't Miss Exhibits
Henry Ossawa Tanner and His Influence In America
June 7 through December 3
Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore
(443) 573-1700 (new number)
One of the first African American artists to achieve international acclaim, Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937) welcomed the younger generation into his Parisian studio to give them advice and encourage their careers. This exhibition explores how Tanner's achievements inspired those artists who returned home to search for their own racial and artistic identities in 20th-century America, presenting six paintings by Tanner along with approximately 40 paintings, prints, drawings, and photographs by other African American artists.
Shenandoah Sunset by Rob Hendry of Arnold was among works in the 2005 Heliotrope exhibit. |
Mightier Than the Sword: The Satirical Pen of Kal
June 18 through September 3
Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
(410) 547-9000
This exhibition celebrates Kevin Kallaugher's, aka KAL's, 17 years as the editorial cartoonist at The Baltimore Sun and 26 years at the London news magazine The Economist. Highlights include KAL's better-known cartoons and caricatures, in addition to displays of lesser-known sculptures, films, and 3-D animations.
Contemporary (Re)defined
Through August 13
Corcoran Gallery of Art, D.C.
(202) 639-1700.
Contemporary (Re)defined is the largest exhibition of contemporary art from the Corcoran's permanent collection since the founding of the museum in 1869; it includes works in many different media, including paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, photography, and media arts.
KAL's Alan Greenspan, from The Economist, February 26, 1994. |
Anselm Kiefer: Heaven and Earth
June 22 through September 10
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, D.C.
(202) 633-1000
Kiefer is widely recognized as one of the most significant artists of our time and this exhibition is the first American survey of Kiefer's work in almost 20 years. Featuring more than 40 large paintings, books, and sculptures created between 1969 and the present, the selection emphasizes the layers of meaning in the artist's work, specifically his career-long meditation on the relationship between Heaven and Earth.
Hale Woodruff's Normandy Landscape. 1928. The Baltimore Museum of Art: Edward Joseph Gallagher III Memorial Fund, BMA 2002.279. Part of the Tanner exhibition. |
Heliotrope Bouquet 8
June 12 through July 13
Cade Gallery, Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold
(410) 777-7028
Ever wonder what visually artistic talent is hidden within our community? Ever wonder what your painting would look like hanging on the wall of a fine art gallery? Now's your chance to find out, at this all-media community art show, now in its eighth year. All artists and students are invited to present two pieces of artwork each-there's no entry fee and no jurying. Artwork to be dropped off on June 6-7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call for details.
On Stage In May
Three "sister sojourners" set off from middle America, 1888, on an exploratory trek to Terra Incognita in On the Verge Or the Geography of Yearning at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. |
A Murder, A Mystery & A Marriage: A Mark Twain Musical Melodrama mixes comedy and romance with a healthy portion of suspense and small town life. At Round House Theatre, Bethesda. June 1-25. $40-50. Call for tickets. (240) 664-1100.
Assassins is a captivating look at the lives, loves, and lunacy of nine infamous American assassins from John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald. Includes music ranging from folk to ragtime to big, Broadway ballads. At the Signature-Theatre, VA. June 1 through July 16. $31-50. Call for tickets. (703) 218-6500.
Candida. The Rev. Morrell's domestic comfort is disturbed by a romantic who lays claim to the heart of Morrell's treasured wife, Candida. The two men, locked in a battle of wits, forget that Candida is more than a trophy to be fought over. At Everyman Theatre, Baltimore. June 1-25. $17-28. Call for tickets. (410) 752-2208.
Cinderella is the timeless magical fairy tale reborn with the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein. At Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, 143 Compromise St., Annapolis. 8:30 p.m. June 1-24. $12-15. Call for tickets. (410) 268-9212.
Crumbs from the Table of Joy. The Crump family is in trouble. Godfrey is widowed and adrift, and his daughters, Ernestine and Ermina, have immersed themselves in the glamorous illusions of Hollywood. Everything changes when free-spirited Aunt Lily shows up. Suddenly, Godfrey has remarried a white woman, Ermina discovers boys. And Ernestine? She's torn between bebop and the Communist Party. At Centerstage, Baltimore. June 2-11. Call for tickets. (410) 332-0033.
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a musical story of J. Pierrepont Finch who, armed with a self-help book, works his way to the top of the corporate ladder, despite office politics and the boss's nephew. At Bowie Playhouse at Whitemarsh Park, Bowie. June 2 through July 1. $14-17. Call for tickets. (410) 757-5700.
Love-Lies-Bleeding. After a stroke leaves a free-spirited artist invalid, his family is confronted by the ultimate decision between life and death. At the Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C. June 17-25. $35. Call for tickets. (800) 444-1324.
Love's Labor's Lost. King Navarre and three of his noblemen renounce the world's pleasures-especially women-for the world of academia. But when the Princess of France and her three ladies arrive, the men find themselves helplessly falling in love. At The Shakespeare Theatre, Washington, D.C. June 6 through July 30. $26-64.75. Call for tickets. (202) 547-1122.
Mame follows the whirlwind adventures of an unconventional aunt and her nephew, and hilarious encounters with proper society. At the Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C. June 1 through July 2. $25-90. Call for tickets. (800) 444-1324.
On the Verge Or the Geography of Yearning. Three "sister sojourners" set off from middle America, 1888, on an exploratory trek to Terra Incognita. Spurred on by a mysterious message on a metal button, the trio marches through jungle and over canyon, encountering a series of fascinating and strangely familiar characters along the way. At Arena Stage, Washington, D.C. June 1-11. $61. Call for tickets. (202) 488-3300.
The Capitol Steps is a political humor and satire production sponsored by ASPIRE (Association for Severna Park Improvement, Renewal & Enhancement) and the Greater Severna Park Chamber of Commerce. At Severna Park High School, Severna Park. June 10. $20. Call for information. (410) 647-2525.
The Odd Couple, a comedy by Neil Simon, follows two men-one divorced and estranged and neither quite sure why their marriages fell apart-move in together to save money for alimony and suddenly discover they're having the same conflicts and fights they had in their marriages. At the Chesapeake Arts Center, Brooklyn Park. June 16-25. $12-15. Call for tickets. (410) 636-6597.
Urinetown is a humorous tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a city where a 20-year drought has led to a government ban on private toilets. At Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, 143 Compromise St., Annapolis. June 30 through July 29. $12-15. Call for tickets. 410-268-9212.
Quick Six: Jazz Guitarist Tom Lagana
Tom Lagana, Annapolis-based jazz guitarist, joins us this month for our round of six questions. Graduating from Boston's renowned Berklee College of Music in 1992, Lagana found himself in the spotlight immediately, performing in the Walt Disney Jazz Band-a stint that lasted but 1 year. He has since moved back to Annapolis, performed countless shows throughout the region, released a well-received album in 2002 (Potomac), and completed his master of music degree in performance from Towson University in March 2005. This past fall, he took up teaching at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, as a private instructor. Between teaching, home life, and regular performances at local faves Rams Head Tavern, Paul's Homewood Cafe, Domenicas, and Jalapeños, Lagana is a busy man-which is why we're fortunate to catch up with him. You can find Lagana live every Wednesday at Paul's Homewood Café, every Thursday at Domenica's, every Friday at Jalapenos. For more dates and details visit www.tomlagana.net.
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What's Up? Annapolis: Tom, what attracted you to performing primarily jazz guitar as opposed to playing rock or blues? Do you have any schooling in the latter or did you strictly get a jazz education?
Tom Lagana: The idea of improvising music always fascinated me, even in the nonjazz idioms. It wasn't so much an attraction to jazz-although if you were to label it . . . that is what it would be called-as it was and continues to be improvised music. There is nothing more enticing than listening and reacting to all the different situations that this music presents. What I have found later in life is how much freedom of expression there is in the classical literature for guitar. I have recently completed a masters focusing on classical performance, and it has taught me a tremendous amount about learning how to interpret a highly organized language and still bring a sense of individuality to the music. The one aspect that the academic side of music seems to ignore is the groove and time feel. Emphasis is always placed on what to play and not so much on where to play it in relation to the pulse or groove. The only place to learn that is on the bandstand.
WUA: After graduating from college, you began your career with the Walt Disney Jazz Band before moving back to Annapolis. Could you discuss what that experience was like and what led you back to Naptown?
TL: It consisted of playing a 22-minute show, five times a day, 5 days a week, for 4 months. It was a good experience because it was my first professional gig. In the context of being an improvising musician, this gig was not very fulfilling, as there was no creativity. Disney keeps you on a pretty short leash. We did do some special performances with some real jazz legends like Red Rodney (who replaced Miles Davis in Charlie Parker's band), Bob Mintzer, and Marvin Stamm. I swore that once I left home I would never return, but my contract ran out and I knew I didn't want to live in Florida. I then realized that I knew no musicians in Maryland either, but I knew I could l rely on my family to get started. In hindsight, I think it has worked out pretty well.
WUA: What are some struggles of being a musician in Annapolis, if any? Conversely, what are the benefits?
TL: The struggles that a musician faces are the same that any artist faces anywhere, so I'd rather not focus so much on that . . . but I will say this: I think the one thing Annapolis could use is more listening rooms. The majority of the work is in restaurants, and that can be fulfilling at times, but it seems to be more background in nature. I had the great fortune of playing at the King of France for 13 months; 3 nights a week, and I learned a tremendous amount during that time. I had the blessing of being able to hire some legendary players and learn from them. I am forever grateful for all of the players that helped and continue to aid in my growth. There is a new place in town that is trying to pick up the torch a bit and has quickly become my favorite place to play-Domenicas Restaurant and Lounge. The proprietor, Domenica Tripodi, is really trying to present something special and is a true supporter of art music. She has an intimate setting with a lit stage that presents the music properly. Even more, the Bose PA system is just incredible. Sounds like you're listening to a CD! The biggest benefit of living in Annapolis is the proximity to Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and the influences of those cities. From an economic standpoint, it is a bit easier to make a living with three metropolitan areas within driving distance. And The City (NYC) is just a mere 4 hours away. I'm an East Coaster!
WUA: What has been a pinnacle moment for you on stage so far, and to extend that notion, what would be an ideal performance setting? Do you have any venues in mind that you'd love to perform at someday, if not already?
TL: I would have to say that would be my Rams Head OnStage debut for my CD release. We had a complete sell out . . . Thanks everyone! It was so exciting to play my music and see such a positive reaction to it. It is times like that that make all the struggles worthwhile. I also played in Philadelphia at Zanzibar Blue. A vocalist from the San Francisco area needed an East Coast band for a few dates. We played Blues Alley in Washington, D.C., and then went to Philly. I thought the coolest thing was that Philip Bailey from Earth, Wind & Fire was checkin' us out. My ideal performance setting is in any place where a respectful, attentive, and informed audience trusts the artist to take them to a new place through the music. I think that is a tenet of my playing. If I may digress a little, another pinnacle of mine was my completion and publication of an analysis of the music of Pat Metheny. He was an influence (and continues to be) of mine for a long time. I sent Pat my work and he gave me a ringing endorsement to get it published. Just Jazz Guitar published it in two installments last year. It is always exciting to meet and chat with someone who has affected you in a great way!
WUA: Your debut album, Patuxent, was a batch of ten original tracks, written by yourself-a great introduction to your talent. What can audiences expect for your next album and have you enlisted local talents as you did on Patuxent?
TL: I have definitely moved in a new direction. The sound of the band has become more modern in harmonic conception. Chromatics has become a big influence. The music of some of the 20th century composers has become an interest of mine: Webern, Messaien, Berg, and Schoenberg to name a few. I have also gone through some changes in my sound. I have since abandoned the big "hollowbody" guitar sound for a clearer, thinner sound that solid-body electrics provide. I am now playing a Klein guitar and have never been more excited about an instrument. My nylon-string and steel-string acoustics continue to be a part of my sound and will be on the new record. I plan to record this next CD with just a trio consisting of guitar, bass, and drums. Yes, I will use the guys currently in my working group. I don't really care to do a record with people I don't regularly play with. I always say "You sound best with the people you work with the most." From an economic standpoint, I can see the benefit of having a bunch of familiar names to help sell the record. I just don't think along those lines. Audiences, I hope, see growth as a composer and a player; it is what means the most to me.
WUA: What are your goals as a jazz musician and do you expect to reach them?
TL: My only goal is my growth in understanding this music and the guitar. I have committed my whole life to it, and I want to continue this process every day! Also, since I am a new father I would want to teach my children an appreciation for the only truly American art form.
-j.s. houck
Street Talk
By Kimi Raspa and Ashley Raymond
The prelude to summer casts an unusual spell upon the Annapolis area. The moment warm weather is on the horizon, you may find quite a few locals wearing flip-flops and shorts in 55° weather, determined to welcome summer. But once cooler days morph into those unforgettable 80° days, a new outdoor lifestyle begins, prompting people to only stay inside to cool off. So in anticipation of June, we asked this month's question: What is the first thing you do when you know summer has arrived?
 Ashley Bois of Pasadena, 20, Dental Assistant-"I get my teeth whitened and I go to the beach." |
 Jennifer Gibbons of Annapolis, 36, Homemaker-"I get my boat ready to go out." |
 Judson, 36, Business Owner, & Patty Anglin, 35, Engineer, of Odenton-Judson: "I start thinking about where I want to go and plan a vacation." Patty: "I plan my trip to the beach." |
 Harvey Young of Annapolis, 50, Sales Manager-"I get my bicycle tuned up and make sure my boat is ready." |
 Alisa Greenwood of Annapolis, 36, Sales/Marketing-"I plant a sunflower. I go to www.depression.org and you can plant a seed of hope." |
 John White of Annapolis, 36, Chairman of Compass Marketing Inc.-"I head to Cantler's for crabs." |
Questions about Street Talk? Contact Kimi Raspa at kraspa@whatsupmag.com or (410) 267-9390 x117.