Dear Martha, Day 3 of the battle of Thanksgiving. The mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce are wiped out, and the corn pudding is running thin. But supplies of turkey, gravy, Brussel sprouts and the pumpkin cheesecake remain strong, so we should hold out until Monday. (Wishing leftovers for all.)

Don't miss this fun story - a Gen X reminiscence - about the impending closure of Skateland Parkville after 48 years of "awkward couples skates, birthday parties ... stolen kisses in the hallways and $2.25 pizza slices in the Formica snack bar." www.thebanner.com/culture/life...

For the fifth time, effort to clean-up the Chesapeake Bay gets a new deal and a later deadline, pushing the goal line farther away. Vy @adampwillis.bsky.social www.thebanner.com/community/cl...

The Neoliner also boasts 6 cabins for passengers. You could sail from Baltimore to Newfoundland and across the North Atlantic (and back) for a price.