ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2014 

  Deer Yards Bob Crane of Woodland Management Service provides a sobering lesson on the dynamics of deer population. Please go to the original blog if you have questions or wish to leave comments that will be seen by Bob. Deer Yards, Inadequate Hunts, Deep Snows, Certain Starvation This is a pict...
02/17/2014
Book Recommendation:  The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny   After reading a couple of novels by Louise Penny, my wife, Dolores, and I decided to read all of her books. I just finished reading The Cruelest Month (2008). This is a Three Pines Mystery that features the character Chief Inspector Arman...
02/17/2014
Facebook Fridays If you have a Facebook page, you definitely should subscribe to Anita Clark's blogs to follow her Facebook Fridays posts. Learn more about how to make your Facebook page successful. This week, Anita was kind to include a link to my unusual Facebook page. It is unusual because it ...
02/17/2014
Every blog is a learning experience Each week, we have the benefit of blog by Kathy Streib that provides links to ActiveRain blogs that have provided a learning experience. Kathy was kind to include one of my blogs on this list. Please go to the original blog if you wish to leave comments that wi...
02/16/2014
Preventing Identity Theft & What To Do If It Happens This is an excellent blog and a timely topic by John McCormack. You may also want to re-blog this post. Please go to the original blog if you wish to leave comments that will be seen by John.   Preventing Identity Theft & What To Do If It Happe...
02/16/2014
Add reading to your goals for this year I have a personal goal to read at least one novel each week for pleasure and I frequently blog about what I have read.  It is great to see that Rob Thomas has renewed his reading habits and plans to continue to enjoy excellent books. Please go to the origin...
02/16/2014
Celebrate at Mount Vernon – Free Admission on President’s Day   Mount Vernon is always a great travel destination. The events today provide a special opportunity to celebrate George Washington’s 282nd Birthday. And, Admission is Free! “Celebrate the national observance of George Washington’s birt...
02/16/2014
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Adopt a Fire Hydrant   Many of us live in communities that are covered with snow this week.  As we clear our steps, sidewalks and driveways, it is easy to overlook the fire hydrant that was covered by a pile of snow when the snow plow came by. Adopt the fire hydrant that is near your home and dig...
02/16/2014
Make your wishes come true   When you were a kid and you blew on dandelion seed pods to make your wishes come true you had no doubts. So, why should you doubt the results now that you are mature? The difference between youth and maturity is that you now need to take action to fulfill your dreams....
02/15/2014
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Too much white?   We have another snowy day in Maryland. The snow is already too deep in Kentlands and the ice makes it difficult to use the sidewalks. Too much white!  Let’s add a little color. I have an Imagination series of photographs that are just for fun. If you enjoy playing with colors, y...
02/15/2014