I’m hoping those who were listening on Friday enjoyed the “Robinson on the Radio” show. I know I had a blast being the “co-host.” We touched on quite a bit during our time – obviously the Shorebirds opener, a little bit about my background and what I do for a living (besides my website, which is my hobby/obsession), my attempt to start a neighborhood association here, our views on free speech, music (Bluelight Special that night) on the Plaza downtown, and a little bit of worm can opening regarding the demolition of the Boulevard Theater as opposed to the Old Mall. And hopefully I steered Captain Jim right about finding my website!
There were quite a few things I had intended to talk about but I didn’t get to. This isn’t John’s fault at all, we just found other subjects to discuss. So here’s a few of the items that were on my little talking points list that I didn’t get to or didn’t explain as well as I wanted to.
One is the neighborhood group that I alluded to. If you happen to live in the area I spoke of (bounded by Merritt Mill Road, Parker Road, the Conrail tracks, and the Route 13 bypass) I’ve either left a flyer at your door or soon will. I’m attempting to put a group together that will advocate for our area and hopefully improve it where needed. What I didn’t get to is a way to contact me, which you can through my e-mail address ttownjotes@yahoo.com.
I also touched on this a little bit on the air, but I wanted to expand what I said about my readership. In the 12 months that I’ve tracked my monoblogue readership, it’s increased over sevenfold. And in the last 13 weeks I’ve set a new high six times (including last week.) All of my top ten readership weeks have occurred since the middle of January. Actually, writing about this does grant me the opportunity to thank all of you who do read monoblogue for your support. It’s gratifying to know that people appreciate the crafting I do in order to make my points and show a few little slices of Delmarva in an interesting way.
A few things I didn’t get to were my membership in both the Wicomico County Republican Club and on the county’s Central Committee. I figured I could plug the organizations a little bit if I needed something of interest. But I really was wanting to talk about our Lincoln Day dinner upcoming on April 29th. Never got to it there, so I will here.
On Sunday, April 29th the Central Committees of Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties are pleased to present our annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Carousel Hotel in Ocean City. Featured speakers will be State Senator Lowell Stoltzfus and Maryland’s national RNC Committeewoman Joyce Lyons Terhes. Social time begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:30. Tickets are $40 a head (or $75 a couple). I just sent my check in today, and I encourage you to do so too.
And the Wicomico County Republican Club will have its usual booth selling goodies at the Salisbury Festival. Some of those will be brownies I make (if I remember to do so!) But I’m sure the burgers, hot dogs, and pop will sell more briskly.
Finally, a couple other events I’m going to participate in and wanted to encourage others to do so as well. Next weekend is the 4th annual “Pork in the Park” celebration at Winterplace Park east of Salisbury. What I’m going to do is pretty lowly (helping to keep the grounds clean) but it’s an opportunity to help out and make the event a success.
The same holds true on the following Saturday, when I’m going to walk in the Ben Layton Memorial 5K Run/Walk. It’s actually one of my favorite charitable events because I don’t have to ask anyone to pledge money, collect the funds, etc. I just write them a check, take a nice walk through the Salisbury Zoo and the adjacent parkland, and have a good meal afterward. It’s a fun event and a worthwhile cause.
So that was a lot to go through in an hour, and frankly I’m not surprised that we never got to half of what I had on my list. Maybe I’ll get another chance to have a good conversation with John and let a few thousand of our closest friends in on it.
This is good news. I happen to live in the same area as you. I actually voted for you because you were the only candidate that knocked on my door.