ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2013 

Congratulations to Kristin Johnson:  1,000,000+ Points It is always nice to see ActiveRain members reach their goals. Congratulations to Kristin Johnson of Waukesha, WI on passing the million points level and ranking number 59 among members of ActiveRain.  If Kristin keeps plugging away every wee...
02/27/2013
Same-sex marriages and the need for title changes    Same-sex marriage photographs are now appearing in newspapers since the Maryland law changed to permit these marriages beginning on January 1, 2013.  When there are changes in one sector of the law, all need to consider the impact of other laws...
02/27/2013
Walking for good health in Kentlands   ActiveRain blogger Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh has challenged members to join her plan for a more healthy year. There is a new group called Get Healthy in the Rain Group. The first element of the challenge is to write a blog about the goal.  This is the easy part. ...
02/27/2013
Kentlands TGIF Happy Hour, Friday, March 1   The March TGIF Happy Hour for Kentlands residents is this Friday, March 1, 2013 at the Kentlands Clubhouse.  5:30 to 7:30 p.m. You need to call today to RSVP, 301-948-4290, if you wish to attend the social event.  This is a good stop to make before goi...
02/27/2013
Washington County, MD Real Estate Market Statistics, January, 2013   There are 576 active listings of homes for sale in Washington County, Maryland.  90 (15.63%) of the available homes are offered as short sale pre-foreclosures.  Short sale transactions require the approval of the secured mortgag...
02/27/2013
Montgomery County, MD Real Estate Market Statistics, January, 2013   There are 1,464 active listings of homes for sale in Montgomery County, Maryland.  137 (9.36%) of the available homes are short sale pre-foreclosures.  42 (2.8%) of the active listings are lender owned foreclosures.   During Jan...
02/27/2013
Make a Difference: Plant native species in your garden    Gaithersburg residents are making their commitments to change some habits for the benefit of our environment as we approach Make a Difference Day on Friday, April 5, 2013.  Small actions can add up to significant savings in our consumptio...
02/26/2013
Make a Difference:  Prevent energy leaks at home   Use less!  Do more!  This year, make a commitment to change a few habits for the benefit of our environment. Gaithersburg residents are making their commitments as we approach Make a Difference Day on Friday, April 5, 2013.  Small actions can add...
02/25/2013
Make a Difference:  Compost      Residents of the City of Gaithersburg are seeking ideas for Make a Difference day on Friday, April 5, 2013.  The challenge for all is to make commitments to change a few habits that will benefit our environment. Compost. Food waste and yard trimmings constituted ...
02/25/2013
National Capital Orchid Society Auction   On Saturday, March 2, 2013, the National Capital Orchid Society will be holding its 35th Annual Orchid Auction at Behnke Nurseries in Beltsville, Maryland. Hundreds of blooming or near blooming size orchids from well known growers from across the country ...
02/25/2013