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2014 

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06/15/2014

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Cleaning An Egged Car Ted Blitgen provided these tips for his Kentlands neighbors A solution for removing the egg:If you've ever been victimized by neighborhood pranksters or vandalism, you've likely had your car egged. While discovering an egged car is nerve racking, trying to remove the egg and...
06/15/2014

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Sunday Blogging Beverage:  Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye IPA   My friend Rob Thomas has assured me that my blogs would improve if I would try some of his favorite IPA beers. So, I thought I would give it a try. My Sunday afternoon beverage is Ruthless Rye IPA by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in Chic...
06/15/2014

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Flower Photography: An Iris for You!   I normally prefer the morning light or a cloudy day for flower photographs. It is usually good to avoid the harsh shadows. However, sunny days also present some great photo opportunities.This Iris was ready to pose in the bright sun with a background of the ...
06/15/2014

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Click here if you love pink in your garden   One of the favorite flowers for Maryland gardens is the Watermelon Gerbera Daisy. Watermelon, of course, refers to the pink color. Gerbera daisies are available in several different colors but I think this is my favorite. They do grow well in the Kentl...
06/14/2014

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Today is Flag Day:  Display your American Flag   Display your American flag today for Flag Day. The flag in this photograph is located on the grounds of the Kentlands Clubhouse, in our home community in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Make this a very special weekend!     Dawn in Kentlands Photograph by ...
06/14/2014

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Can you identify this blossom?   As I take photowalks through the Kentlands community, I photograph flowers, plants and trees that catch my eye. If it is beautiful and the light is right, I will photograph it even when I am now sure of the identity.  I was uncertain with this photograph and had t...
06/13/2014

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An IPA for Rob Thomas, Maximus Ale   When I write about sampling beers, my friend and ActiveRain blogger Rob Thomas always comments that he likes IPA beer. This afternoon, I am trying a Lagunitas Maximus IPA, Maximus Ale. Maybe this will improve my photo editing on this rainy afternoon in Marylan...
06/13/2014

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Maryland Azaleas are Blooming   We have a rainy afternoon in Maryland and I am posting some flower photographs in Facebook groups. I thought you might need a little color so I am sharing this photograph of azalea blooms in Kentlands. Enjoy the colors of the season with your camera in hand.   Azal...
06/13/2014

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Carroll County Farmers’ Market, Saturday, June 14th   This Saturday, June 14, 2014, is the opening day for the 43rd summer season at the Carroll County Farmers’ Market in Westminster, Maryland. The market will be open on 13 consecutive Saturdays through Sept. 6th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Custo...
06/12/2014
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