With summer beach pleasures still at their peak, back-to-school is not something most of us want to think about. But, like it or not, every sandy, sun-filled afternoon brings us one day closer to the inevitable. But the annual trek … Continue reading →

  A concert band, of which several of my friends are members, recently performed at the Bethany Beach bandstand. Their performance, coupled with the sound of the ocean, made for a delightful evening. As they played, I couldn’t help indulging … Continue reading →

It’s a fact of life that everybody needs and wants money. However, dollars and cents can often symbolize a lot more than just the basic necessity of legal tender. In a marriage or family relationship, for example, money can sometimes … Continue reading →

Let’s face it: Summer at the beach means being surrounded by food. Whatever your pleasure—frozen custard, juicy burgers, hot crispy pizza or outstanding seafood—it’s all right here. How can you possibly lose weight, or even maintain your weight, under such … Continue reading →

I’d like to thank the many Wave readers who have responded so positively to this new column! Interestingly, a number of emails included questions about coping with changes that occur in life. I guess that’s due to the fact that … Continue reading →

  People come to the beach to take it easy; in other words, to stop rushing so much. Whether you travel here for vacation, a weekend retreat, or to establish a permanent home, it’s partly the result of a desire … Continue reading →

One of the things I like about living at the beach is the wide variety of restaurants (and, perhaps, the occasional bar, but only for research purposes…). Sometimes, though, the experience can be marred by bad service. It’s happened to … Continue reading →

“I’m sick of the traffic! I can’t wait until summer’s over!” “What? More construction? Things aren’t what they used to be!” “I’m sick of the traffic! I can’t wait until summer’s over!” “What? More construction? Things aren’t what they used … Continue reading →