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2014 

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150 years ago today, Washington was under attack   150 years ago today, Washington was under attack by thousands of Confederate troops lead by Lt. Gen. Jubal Early. The Battle of Fort Stevens began on July 11, 1864.  The battle ended the next day upon the arrival of Union reinforcements. Those of...
07/11/2014

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Improve your social media bio by using this advice   I subscribe to the blogs of social media expert Rebekah Radice. One of her recent blogs provides details on six ways to create a social media bio for any social network.     1.  Share your story     2.  Know your audience     3.  Fine-tune your...
07/10/2014

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When Was the War of 1812 Fought?    It's not a trick question. Yes, the first shots of the war were fired in 1812 when the U.S. frigate President clashed with the H.M. frigate Belvedera in the cold Atlantic waters. But most of the major fighting actually occurred between the years 1813 and 1815. ...
07/10/2014

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Stay alert when you are photowalking   When you are out and about as you walk through your home community, stay alert for the flowers that are easily missed during your outing. Some of the small flowers offer an opportunity to observe the beauty provided by nature. Watch for the color and the lig...
07/10/2014

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Kentlands Happy Hour, Friday, July 18th   The Kentlands July Happy Hour will take place on Friday, July 18, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Kentlands Clubhouse.  This is a good time to see old friends and to meet new neighbors. The Kentlands staff will provide snacks, beer and wine, and, ...
07/10/2014

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Kentlands Residents now Sharing Lakelands Events and Clubs   Residents of Kentlands are now welcome to participate in many Lakelands events and clubs. This is a great idea and I hope you will be able to take advantage of the opportunities. This is the notice that is being distributed by the Kentl...
07/10/2014

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Housing Trend Metrics, Washington, DC Metro Area, June, 2014   This Housing Trend Metrics report was released by MRIS, the regional Multiple Listing Service today. As you can see, the median sales price in June was down by a small percentage from the same month last year. The good news for home ...
07/10/2014

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DC Metro Area Housing Statistics, June, 2014   Families that are being relocated to the DC Metro Area often ask about home prices in the various areas of Northern Virginia and Maryland. This chart was released today by MRIS, the regional Multiple Listing Service. When you are moving to this area,...
07/10/2014

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Blogging Beverage: Washington's Porter from Alewerks   When you visit Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, allow time to visit Alewerks Brewing Company for their beer tasting. This is a good way to discover new favorites among the offered craft beers. One of my favorites from Alewerks is Washington's...
07/10/2014

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This is the season for Hosta in Kentlands   I was out for an early morning two hour photowalk through Kentlands, our home community in Gaithersburg. Hosta plants are blooming on almost every block. This is a popular plant in Maryland. When you are out and about, take a close look at the Hosta blo...
07/10/2014
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