Where Columbia and Howard County Intersect
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The continuing saga of invisible villages… You probably know that Columbia has ten villages. Nine of them have central shopping/activity areas called Village Centers. Town Center does not - - I’m guessing that is because they have the Mall. As a newbie back in the early oughts, I was so proud of myself for familiarizing myself with information and lore about my new home in Columbia.This is why I…
A while back I posted this image from Marketa because it looked homemade to me. I reached out to Marketa on Facebook and they told me it was legit. This week I saw this image promoting a local yoga session: Do you see it? The eerie similarities? Now I’m not sure either one was made by a human and I hate living like this. What do you think? ***** August brings one of my favorite anniversaries. You…
I was gratified to see that yesterday’s topic resonated with so many readers. The responses confirm the degree to which the housing shortage has squeezed all kinds of people in our community. At the risk of repeating myself, the point of writing about this for me is not to put the focus on “now our kids can’t get apartments!” The most appalling housing insecurity and injustice is and has been…
We want our kids to have the best. The best neighborhoods, the best schools, the best educational experiences, the best hobbies and activities, the best everything. We hope all of that prepares them for the best colleges and/or career opportunities. We hope they will have happy lives. But we don’t want them to have homes. At least, not anywhere in Columbia/HoCo. Before you protest, take a look at…
There have been some interesting comments in response to the County’s proposal to institute additional school safety zones. Howard County wants to add 18 new school zones for increased traffic enforcement, Jess Nocera, Baltimore Banner No one, as far as I know, is in favor of speeding and/or other unsafe driving around children and young people. On the other hand, very few want to see more speed…
Substack . Do you know what it is? Lots of cool people have them. You can generate income for your writing by charging a subscription fee if you so desire. Blogs are passé. Some ‘content creators’ have moved to podcasts, TikTok, even Instagram or Threads to get their content out into the world. And some, more serious writers perhaps, announce the creation of a Substack and invite you to subscribe.…
How are the young folks doing? Well, here’s a shoutout to some hocolocals who started here and are pursuing their dreams in the arts, notably in the field of music. I mentioned musical theatre performers MaryKate Brouillet and Patrick Gover the other day. Both have performed regularly at Toby’s in Columbia. Gover’s older brother Vincent is an opera singer, actor, and composer. Sara Beth Driver…
I’m struggling with the cruelty in the world right now. To be honest, it makes it very hard for me to write. I have ideas for stories but a strong sense of “what’s the use” clouds my brain. Oddly enough, I was in the same place a year ago: crushed by the accumulated weight of fear and hopelessness. And yet… A Glimmer , Village Green/Town², 8/13/2026 In a time of hate Love is an act of resistance…
The big news in Howard County is feeling rather bleak this morning. I need some time to process it. Here’s the little news. On HCC’s Dragon Podcast channel, the current episode of Razzle Dazzle Radio features HoCoLocal performers MaryKate Brouillet and Patrick Gover. For tips on how to give your best audition for that special part in a play or musical, tune into the latest edition of Razzle Dazzle…
School is coming. Even if you don’t have kids in school you are surely seeing posts online about the upcoming school year. Or perhaps you’ve noticed back to school sales when you are out and about. Over at the Threw Mikes Eyez blog he’s contemplating his own school years. Wishing I Learned , Threw Mikes Eyez What’s a thing you wish schools actually taught? - - asks the daily writing prompt. Give…
