September 2008
Our September edition explores the life of a Colonial Annapolis tour guide, looks at the joy many locals derive from sponsoring Midshipmen, and presents great ways to organize your garage. Also, look for an investigation of the latest beauty procedures for the eye area, and a survey of fall fashion in our special section, "Looking Good, Feeling Great!"
Below, you will find our Publisher's and Editor's letters, and a selection of stories from the magazine. Be sure to explore our Dining, Life/Style, and Home/Garden sections for additional magazine content, and special web exclusives!
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By Veronica Tovey
We're back, and we're back with the energy of possibility.
Native American museum, a new book on Eastport, and the Jug Bay wetlands.
By Mary Lou Baker
Helping mids survive these challenges is the mission of the USNA Sponsor Program, giving plebes a “home away from home” by matching them up with local residents and giving sponsors a chance to learn more about the “midshipman experience.”
Annapolitans and visitors share their thoughts on inner beauty.
Hell Point, paintings, airport scanners and the zograscope.
By Richard Hillman
The first couple years of retirement were going well when Hillman's wife remarked, “You know, honey, you might enjoy being a tour guide!”
By Nadja Maril
Summer cooking and dining out.
By Katie Dodd
What's interesting, weird, and wacky around Annapolis?
By Nadja Maril
See what these Annapolitan personalities have on their bookshelves.
By Judy Thompson
Historic London Town and Gardens has evolved into a unique 23-acre park.
By Veronica Tovey
Recycling and more.
By Nadja Maril
A first foray into blogging.
Thousands of votes have been tallied, and it's time to announce the winners.
By Julia Boyle
Eight months of structural and aesthetic renovations to City Dock in Annapolis reward residents, businesses and tourists.
By Veronica Tovey and Nadja Maril
What’s Up? Publishing celebrates its 11th birthday this month.
By Dotty Holcomb Doherty
Welcome to Tawes Garden, a microcosm of Maryland habitats, where the pines and bayberry shrubs of the Eastern shore’s coastal plain are only minutes from an Appalachian hillside.
By Stephanie Avent
In just about an hour and a half’s drive, you can travel to Havre de Grace, a town bursting with wonderful shopping, food, history, activities, and best of all, friendly folks
By Mary Felter
Information on Annapolis personalities.
By Glles and Kathy Syglowski
Innovative German cuisine that's far from the wurst.
Foxes, rockfish and more--all the insider dining information you'll need.