ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2011 

Christmas traditions and a message from a special angel San Diego real estate professional and ActiveRain blogger William Johnson shares a holiday post in which he tells us about his wonderful Gold Box tradition and a special message he received from Angel Dorothy.  This is one of the nicest Chri...
12/15/2011
Our Christmas Tree is a Tree of Fond Memories Dolores has decorated our Christmas tree every year of our 46 years of marriage.  Every ornament has a story and Dolores knows all of them.  Our tree is too small to hold all of our ornaments so she must be selective each years as she chooses the deco...
12/14/2011
Kentlands Stalker:  Neighborhood Cat Guilty or Innocent? I enjoy walking through our home community of Kentlands in Gaithersburg, Maryland.  With camera in hand, I attempt to capture the colors of the season.  During a recent walk, I noticed a neighborhood cat stalking a fat squirrel.  As I appro...
12/14/2011
Late Autumn Flowers Are Still Blooming In Kentlands We now have very few flowers to enjoy during our December walks through Kentlands and Lakelands.  The colors of the season are rapidly changing.  So, while they last, we will enjoy the remaining blooms. During the winter we will have rely on the...
12/14/2011
Change for a dollar? Our friend in Albuquerque, John McCormack, shares a timely video for this season of giving and thanks. Please take time to view the video and I will certainly improve your outlook today. Happy Holidays to all! Autumn Flowers in Kentlands IMG_2551 Photograph by Roy Kelley. Roy...
12/14/2011
When Does a House Become a Home? Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia real estate professional and ActiveRain blogger raises an important questions for home buyers and home owners.  When we select a new home for ourselves and our family, the images of a home take place during the home purchase process.  F...
12/14/2011
Something Earthy Pottery Studio Guinea Fowl Dolores and I were introduced to the beautiful pottery and hand crafted jewelry from the Something Earthy Pottery Studio and Gallery when we saw their exhibit at the Holiday Craft Mart at First Baptist Church in Gaithersburg, Maryland.  We agreed that i...
12/13/2011
Be Prepared For Freezing Temperatures Bristol real estate professional and ActiveRain Blogger Rob Thomas provides some timely advise on the preparation of our homes for the winter season.  For many of us, now is the time to winterize.  Protect those outdoor faucets from freezing!  Thanks, Rob, fo...
12/13/2011
The Ideal Family Holiday Gift Albuquerque real estate professional and ActiveRain blogger John McCormack has done his homework on what a family needs to keep up with the neighbors.  The answer is a Numi Toilet. Let's hope the there is no need to reboot during a personal urgency.  Thanks, John, fo...
12/13/2011
The Best Curry Pâté In Connecticut Connecticut real estate professional and ActiveRain blogger Chris Canfield knows his food. In this post, he shares another special family recipe.  Try the recipe and let us know if your guests are pleased. Colonial Williamsburg Holiday Wreath IMG_1340 Photograph...
12/13/2011