ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2011 

Autumn Colors in Kentlands I enjoy regular walks through Kentlands and Lakelands in Montgomery County, Maryland. These neo-traditional communities are designed for walking.  With my camera in hand, I seek the colors of the season.  In mid-December, most of the flowers have faded and there are oth...
12/17/2011
December's Season Of Celebrations & Sharing Kentlands Community Foundation Annual Holiday Sing-a-Long Featuring Prizes for the Craziest Christmas SweatersJoin the fun of the annual Kentlands Community Foundation holiday sing-a-long December 18, 6:30 p.m., at the Kentlands Mansion. Bring your frie...
12/17/2011
Always Look On the Bright Side Texas real estate professional and ActiveRain blogger Patricia Feager has written an outstanding post that is well worth sharing with friends and family. Thanks so much, Patricia, for allowing this re-blog. Let's open ourselves up for new possibilities during the ho...
12/17/2011
Wunderbar Cookies - Springerle For Santa “A northern cousin to biscotti, springerle are as impressive looking as they are simple to make.” - Sarah Karnasiewicz As we approach the time to decide what cookies we will leave for Santa, more suggestions have surfaced. Sarah Karnasiewicz, at  The Wall ...
12/17/2011
December's Season Of Celebrations & Sharing   Community Chorus New Semester Begins in January   The Kentlands Community chorus has four age groups: Children's, Youth, Teen 'Glee' and Adult. Each chorus practices on Mondays at the Kentlands Clubhouse and the spring semester begins in mid-January. ...
12/16/2011
Fowl  Photography - Laytonsville Chickens Dolores and I enjoyed the Country Artisans' 2011 Holiday Studio Tour in Montgomery and Frederick counties. The first studio we visited was Something Earthy Pottery Studio. Linda Phillips, Local Artisan in Laytonsville, Maryland.   The studio is in the cou...
12/16/2011
Key Lime Cake Recipe Connecticut real estate professional and ActiveRain blogger Chris Canfield shares another secret family recipe.  Add your favorite icing and you will have a holiday treat. Best wishes to all for a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Wreath at the Craft House in Colonia...
12/16/2011
Korean Pears Texas real estate professional and ActiveRain blogger Rose King tell us about a wonderful gift she has received from a past client.  Thanks, Rose, for sharing your delight and providing a good suggestion for a holiday gift. The Asian Pear: A Fruit with Many Names "Koreans call “bae” ...
12/16/2011
Northern Bay Shrimp Fettuccine Recipe Maryland real estate professional and ActiveRain blogger Keith Gilkey is also known to be a good cook. In this post, he shares a favorite Shrimp Fettuccine recipe.  Give it a try and let us know what you think. Enjoy the holidays and be sure to have your came...
12/15/2011
Connecticut Apple Cake Recipe Connecticut real estate professional Chris Canfield has his mind on good food during the holiday season.  In this post, he shares another favorite recipe.  Lunchbox Apple Cake sounds like a treat that all of us would enjoy. From our home to yours, best wishes for a V...
12/15/2011