Go for a tour of all the haunted and mysterious places in Locust Point, on of Baltimore’s most historic neighborhoods. Written by a local. Enjoy!
Category Archives: Baltimore
A Sunday FunDay at My Happy Place: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
The Perfect Place Yesterday, we spent a family day at one of my happy places: Oriole Park at Camden Yards (OPACY). This place is truly one of my favorites in the world, or at least of all the places I’ve been. It blends historic architecture and the city street grid, with the energy and spiritContinue reading “A Sunday FunDay at My Happy Place: Oriole Park at Camden Yards”
A Travel Guide at Saltete
If anyone saw my last post, they know I created a walking tour in the neighborhood where I live in Baltimore. I learned about this cool website called Saltete, based in Philly, that allows you to create and publish a travel guide. Checkout the link below for a free preview or to purchase. Let meContinue reading “A Travel Guide at Saltete”
Locust Point Walking Tour , Baltimore, MD
Stop One: Intro Welcome to Locust Point. One of Baltimore’s oldest, most historic.and truly iconic neighborhoods. My name is Marianne. I have lived in Locust point for the past 13 years and have been living on this peninsula for more than 20 years. I am excited to share my local knowledge and love of thisContinue reading “Locust Point Walking Tour , Baltimore, MD”
Another Old South Baltimore Essay – Trains
Trains and railroads are a part of life in South Baltimore. No matter where you are on the peninsula, you are never far from the tracks and the sound of the horns. A railroad loop bound the Locust Point neighborhood at the far eastern part of the peninsula like a belt. The tracks served aContinue reading “Another Old South Baltimore Essay – Trains”
Songwriting
Bmore Christmas Verse: These holiday streets have salt boxes in the corner and that domino sugar sign glow. ‘Cuz In Baltimore, we’ve got the Natty Bohohoho Old Charm City can be too cold for crabs and too warm for snow. On these Holliday streets, some of the formstone’s gone brick But the neighborhoods all stayContinue reading “Songwriting”
A Look Back In Time
This is an excerpt from an old essay I wrote in 2013 about moving to my new neighborhood, Locust Point, in Baltimore City…. The McHenry Point neighborhood was bordered by brush, weeds and wildflowers of the same genus and species that I used to play with as a child. Loren would be able to pickContinue reading “A Look Back In Time”
A Little Bit Nordy
I was recently inspired by the book “The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day” by Linda Åkeson McGurk to reconnect with nature and my childhood which was largely shaped by proximity to nature. I was anxious to try a new way of being and the book spoke toContinue reading “A Little Bit Nordy”
International Alley Party
Each year, one alley in our neighborhood organizes a potluck style dinner for neighbors called International Alley. Flags are flown and everyone that wants to participate picks a country and prepares food, a beverage, and decorations to share. I’m always super impressed by the amount of effort and creativity that people put into the party.Continue reading “International Alley Party”
Write a Little Every Day Approach
I’ve been creating on this blog since July 30th, 2020. I’m trying to write a little bit everyday. I think it helps me to get my feelings out on the page, share a little bit about myself and my interests, and exercises my brain a bit. I would like for the blog to share openContinue reading “Write a Little Every Day Approach”
Charm Citizen 