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2014 

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Happy Valentine’s Day   I started to share a photograph of a red rose as I wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day. Then, I wondered if you would enjoy a more exciting image. Make this a very special day that is filled with love. Are roses mandatory for your celebration?     Allium, Kentlands, Spring Fl...
02/13/2014

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Wishing for an early spring: Imagination   I had to dig my way through deep snow to find the buried Washington Post this morning.  I was lucky to find it while shoveling the sidewalk in front of our house. We are still waiting for the snow plows to clear the alley to give us access to the public ...
02/13/2014

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City of Gaithersburg Snow Emergency Declared as of 8 p.m. February 12   This is the Snow Emergency notice that was posted by the City of Gaithersburg. Please share this information with your friends and neighbors. Local weather reports indicate the possibility of significant snowfall beginning la...
02/12/2014

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Capitol, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia   Colonial Williamsburg is one of our favorite travel destinations. If you also enjoy that area, there are two Facebook groups that I recommend to you. I post photographs in both of these groups. Colonial Williamsburg Friends Colonial Williamsburg Lovers Y...
02/12/2014

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Don’t park on Snow Emergency Routes in Kentlands   The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Montgomery County, Maryland. The warning is in effect from 8 p.m. Wednesday evening until 8 p.m. Thursday evening, February 13, 2014. Expect heavy snow with accumulations from 6 t...
02/11/2014

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Flu Season Likely to Continue through March   As we experience the peak of the flu season physicians are advising their patients that they should continue to take precautions to avoid getting the flu and to avoid spreading the flu if they do get it. And, it is not too late to get a flu shot. Plea...
02/11/2014

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Free body building program offered by the Kentlands Citizens Assembly   Thursday and Friday of this week are the days when you can take advantage of the opportunity in Kentlands to build some of those muscles that have gotten a bit soft. Kentlands residents have been warned of a winter storm that...
02/11/2014

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Book Recommendation: A Very Private Gentleman by Martin Booth   I just finished reading A Very Private Gentleman (2004) by Martin Booth. Locals in a southern Italian town know this character as Signor Farfalla (Mr. Butterfly) because of his paintings of butterflies. Actually, he makes weapons for...
02/11/2014

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Get ready for seasonal storms in Montgomery County, Maryland   Residents of Montgomery County, Maryland have experienced unusually severe weather this winter. As another winter storm approaches the area, Montgomery County has issued the following statement to encourage everyone to be ready for st...
02/11/2014

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Ice and snow damaged trees in Kentlands   Snow and ice has caused damage to many trees in Kentlands. The trees located in the medians and curb strips are owned by the City and are maintained by the City of Gaithersburg. Broken limbs, overhanging branches or downed trees can be reported to Public ...
02/10/2014
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