ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2014 

Facebook Group: Gardening   Previously, I have talked about ways to expand your Facebook networking reach by becoming active in Facebook groups that share your personal interests. If you enjoy gardening and are willing to share photographs and make comments on gardening, you may wish to join the ...
07/13/2014
Gaithersburg Evenings in Olde Towne   End the day on a musical note with “Evenings in Olde Towne,” a free concert series taking place at the City Hall Concert Pavilion on Thursdays in  July and September. All concerts begin at 6 p.m.   Wind down the workday with great music in a casual, outdoor s...
07/13/2014
Thursday Morning Kids Concerts in Gaithersburg   There will be three more Thursday Morning Kids Concerts in Gaithersburg. They are held at 10:30 a.m. at the City Hall Concert Pavilion. This is great summertime entertainment for young audiences. July 17 – Thirst ‘n’ Howl - Theater Experience enter...
07/13/2014
Attention Getting Words: Squamous cell carcinoma   This week, I have a four month follow up appointment with the plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael Vincent, who removed a squamous cell carcinoma from my upper lip. I am mentioning this in a blog because summertime activities that are outdoors increase t...
07/13/2014
One Act Play Festival in Kentlands   In partnership with Montgomery Playhouse, the Gaithersburg Arts Barn, in Kentlands, presents: The 13th Annual One Act Play Festival running from July 18 to 27, 2014. From the sublime to the ridiculous, from death and dying to workplace angst, this compilation ...
07/13/2014
ActiveRain MeetUp with Rob Thomas   Dolores and I were delighted to hear that Rob and Aimee Thomas would be traveling from from Bristol, Virginia to meet us in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Rob is the top agent in his market and his very busy schedule allowed only a short visit. They had a 300 mile, si...
07/13/2014
Gaithersburg Rabies Clinic for Dogs & Cats, July 20th   The City of Gaithersburg will be participating in a Free Rabies Clinic for cats and dogs throughout the summer, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center. There is no fee for the rabies vaccinatio...
07/13/2014
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Housing Statistics, June, 2014   During the month of June, 2014, the total sold dollar volume of residential properties in zip code 20878 for Gaithersburg, Maryland was $54,948,000, up 32.73% from the same month last year. 106 homes were sold, up 26.19%, with an average sol...
07/12/2014
Happy Hour Blogging Beverage: Baltika #6 Porter   It is fun to try new beers and to discover favorites. My blogging beverage this afternoon was Baltika #6 Porter brewed by Baltika Breweries  in St. Petersburg, Russia. Dolores made this selection when she was out shopping this week. The Russians d...
07/12/2014
Identifying the worst ActiveRain blog of the week   This week, ActiveRain bloggers have been challenged to write more blogs than usual with the incentive to receive bonus points. Some members think this incentive may generate a negative result of seeing blogs of  lesser quality. This concern is r...
07/12/2014