Double Standard Regarding Shropshire?

Written by Jesse Barron from on December 15th, 2009 | 24 Comments

The Observer at Eye on Annapolis chimed in on December 4th asking if readers thought justice was served in the Shropshire midshipman case.  I was the only person to weigh in and did so with the opinion of thinking it was a witch hunt.
I stand by my comments and now just eleven days later have found [...]

Firing the ol’ Sweet Home Annapolis Back Up!

Written by Jesse Barron from on November 22nd, 2009 | 47 Comments

Are there any readers left?
Actually, surprisingly, there are — I’ve checked out the visitor stats.
I had to take an extended leave of absence and I apologize for that.
I’m back though and I am going to bring this blog back to life.
In the meantime, I have to update WordPress.  There have probably been 15 updates to [...]

Too Many Black Eyes for Politics

Written by Jesse Barron from on May 28th, 2009 | 95 Comments

I would love nothing more than to run for and win public office.  I like to think that I am incorruptible.  I only say I think that because they say that power corrupts and if that statement is true, then perhaps I am not incorruptible.  I have never had a position of power to test [...]

Worst Area Doctor: Dr. Harold C. Thomas, MD at BWMC

Written by Jesse Barron from on May 25th, 2009 | 149 Comments

Over the past few days I have been reflecting on the major surgery I had late last year.
Dr. Harold C. Thomas, MD at Baltimore Washington Medical Center (BWMC)
One thing that still disgusts me is the “service” I received from Dr. Harold C. Thomas, MD, a doctor in the emergency department at Baltimore Washington Medical Center.
I [...]

Where to Go: Candles Off Main in Downtown Annapolis

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 26th, 2009 | 28 Comments

Yesterday was the perfect Spring day!
Wanting to take advantage of the weather, we headed to downtown Annapolis and were finally able to visit one of the stores we have been wanting to visit for quite some time: Candles Off Main.
Sure they’ve been in the same location for more than two years, but hey, I’m a little [...]

Maryland Has Poor Record of Disciplining Physicians

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 21st, 2009 | 22 Comments

As someone with Crohn’s Disease, I’ve had the best of doctors and the worst of doctors.  I am forever grateful for the best doctors and despise the worst.  There seems to be little that can be done when you end up with a bad doctor.  
Have you ever tried asking for a refund when you [...]

Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner!

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 26th, 2009 | 11 Comments

I don’t know what’s more interesting …. the things published here or being able to bet on how long it will be until I change the look again.
Different day, different look for The Annapolis Anchor.
I always found something wrong with the old looks. More than anything, I did not like how they failed to [...]

Has anyone read…

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 26th, 2009 | 22 Comments

Has anyone read any books by the author James W. Huston?  If so, do you think he is a good author?  Please let me know by leaving a comment.
He has a book, Marine One, coming out on May 12, 2009 that looks right up my alley.
In other news, I am really looking forward to reading [...]

Sunday Mish Mash

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 22nd, 2009 | 16 Comments

Here is some of what I’m reading today:

Coming Soon: Declassified Bush-era Torture Memos [Newsweek] 
Part II — Cheney may want to stop slamming Obama — I am sure there is plenty more that can be released?
 
Jade Goody Dies After Cancer Battle [Huffington Post]
I understand why she did what she did.  She wanted to make sure her [...]

New Look (again)

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 21st, 2009 | 145 Comments

If you’ve been reading The Annapolis Anchor for more than 30 seconds, you probably realize that I cannot settle on a “look.”
I really think I’ve found it this time.
If it’s still Saturday when you are reading this, there are some things I need to fix, but it still works just fine.  That is going to [...]