Roy Kelley

Gerbera Daisy, 'Watermelon', Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA As you plant flowers in your home garden this spring, you may wish to include some Gerbera daisies. This selection is called 'Watermelon' and the color is one of my favorites. These flowers grow well in Kentlands, our home neighbor...

Many people are really struggling right now. Each of us, different in how we handle uncertainty and change. For me, peace is always found in the timeless continuity of nature.  Those having a tough time, might find solace in the incredible beauty that surrounds us.  "Cream-colored ponies and cris...

Naloxone Available for Maryland Residents: Free by Mail Naloxone is the medication that reverses overdoses. Maryland is now making it available to Maryland households by mail for FREE at:https://www.naloxoneforall.org/marylandIn the Covid epidemic, people in pain are at risk of using opioid medic...

Book Recommendation: Company Man by Joseph Finder Company Man (2005) features CEO Nick Conover in a thriller about ambition, betrayal and the price of secrets by The New York Times bestselling American author Joseph Finder. I enjoyed this novel and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the...

Writing about communities – where you live, and those you service and know about –demonstrates your local expertise and knowledge to those looking online for homes and neighborhoods.        7 Reasons Why You Should Write Community Reports Follow-up on the March ActiveRain Challenge   First of all...

Mental Health Help in Montgomery County, Maryland  These are challenging and stressful times as we cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus can affect everyone in emotional and physical ways. The current COVID-19 situation can exacerbate domestic violence and human trafficking and add additiona...

Book Recommendation: The Auschwitz Escape by Joel C. Rosenberg The Auschwitz Escape (2014) is a World War II work of historical fiction by The New York Times bestselling author Joel C. Rosenberg. I enjoyed this book and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about th...

Write a post sharing how we are showing the positives of real estate right now, how professionals can help each other, their community, and of course, clients, including buyers and sellers.             I am so proud of our industry for being so positive. We are moving forward virtually. Education...

A Remote Retirement Dinner My brother-in-law Dave Roos just retired from Hughes Network Systems and his retirement party had to be cancelled because of the coronavirus restrictions. We received a surprise visit by Dave and my sister Wynne. They delivered the fixings for a complete steak dinner fr...

When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure. Peter Marshall Food For Thought Friday   Yesterday I caught some of Dr. Oz and one of his guests was Mel Robbins who offered some excellent Emotional Resiliency Tool...