ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2012 

What will replace Picnik for editing photographs? Some of us that rely on Picnik for our photo editing were shocked to see the notice that Picnik is closing on April 19, 2012.  Picnik is owned by Google. I store my current photographs on Flickr and one of the features is to be able to edit the ph...
01/21/2012
Dahlias at Brookside Gardens in Montgomery County, Maryland On cold winter days, it is good to keep beautiful flowers in mind as we are challenged to have positive attitudes regardless of the weather conditions.  I respond well to light, color and form and find that flowers can be the best subjec...
01/19/2012
Digital Estate Planning Many people read articles discussing the importance of protecting and safekeeping passwords, and recognize that if they are not careful, their online accounts and other activities may be compromised, leading to disastrous results. It is possible, however, that you may pro...
01/19/2012
Dahlias at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland We have a cloudy and cold morning in Maryland.  I decided to look at my Flickr photographs to find a bright image to improve the outlook for the day.  Maybe this Dahlia photograph will do the trick. Have a great day and be sure to have your camera...
01/19/2012
Chrysanthemums at Longwood Gardens  We have a windy winter morning in Maryland and the gardens have faded for the season.  In a while, I am scheduled for my annual physical examination which is not one of my favorite activities.  We do maintain a complete medical history that is available to take...
01/18/2012
Dahlias at Brookside Gardens During the darker days of winter it is good to have flower photographs to brighten our days. Brookside Gardens, in Wheaton, Maryland is one of our local treasures that is always a good location to visit for great photographs. Be sure to have your camera in hand to be ...
01/17/2012
Check the batteries in your carbon monoxide alarm! Fairfax, Virginia real estate professional and ActiveRain blogger David Burrows shares a personal experience and reminds all of us to check the batteries in our carbon monoxide alarms. Real estate professionals should pass this information along ...
01/17/2012
Power Lines May Impact FHA Appraisals Michael Bolton, appraiser and ActiveRain blogger, explains the potential impact on FHA appraisals when homes are near or in power line easements. This is very good information for home owners that face this sometimes difficult situation. If you wish to make c...
01/17/2012
Inspiring Quotes Miami real estate professional and ActiveRain blogger Mott Kornicki posted a list of quotes by Martin Luther King Jr.  These quotes are well worth reading and should inspire some to make positive changes in their actions. If you wish to make comments, please to to the original bl...
01/17/2012
Is your mother getting shorted on her Social Security payments? This is the question raised by Ellen E. Schultz in her Conquering Retirement column in the weekend edition of The Wall Street Journal. “If she is divorced or has been married more than once, or her late husband delayed taking Social ...
01/17/2012
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