ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2014 

Cow Appreciation Day @ Chik-Fil-A 2014 Cow Appreciation Day looks like a great opportunity for some summertime fun. Thanks to Denver real estate professional Donna Foerster for bringing this event to our attention. I posted the blog on my Facebook timeline. Please go to the original blog if you w...
07/06/2014
Can you identify this tiny flower?   You will learn much about a community when you get out of your car or your house and walk through the neighborhood. I like to take a close look at the flowers that are blooming along the way. You need to take a very close look for some of the tiny flowers that...
07/06/2014
Is there a nudist community near Wilmington, NC?   This a request that I received today:   You've received a contact message from your Contact Form on the ActiveRain network. Message details: From: Lee McLaughlin Email: lee_mclaughlin22@aol.com Phone: 989-882-9023 Reply_to: lee_mclaughlin22@aol.c...
07/06/2014
Early morning photowalks   Flower photographers like to take advantage of the early morning light for good results. During the summer months, early morning are usually a little cooler for the exercise that many of us need. The weather this morning was perfect for my photowalk through Kentlands, o...
07/05/2014
Donation Drop Box Law Now in Effect in Gaithersburg A new ordinance regulating donation drop boxes within the City of Gaithersburg went into effect on June 8, 2014. The ordinance was prompted by citizen concerns related to location, maintenance and identification of the responsible organization. ...
07/05/2014
First Dahlia of the Season   Dahlias are among my favorite flowers to photograph. We usually see Dahilas blooming in our area from July until October. This was the first Dahlia to bloom in our home garden this season. Hopefully, you will see more Dahlia photographs in my blogs later in the summer...
07/04/2014
Do you know the Pinterest Limits?   Social Marketing Writing has prepared an Infographic that shows what you need to know about the Pinterest limits. Use the following link to learn about profile suggestions and the maximum number of likes, boards and pins. This is an infographic that you may wis...
07/04/2014
Fourth of July Parade in Kentlands   We had a rainy morning in Kentlands but now the sun is shining for the Fourth of July Parade. The parade will begin at the Rachel Carson Elementary School at 9:45 a.m. and will end at the Kentlands Clubhouse for the Independence Day festivities. There will be ...
07/03/2014
An Ideal Blogging Beverage: Dominion Oak Barrel Stout   If you follow my blogs, you have seen my series of posts on blogging beverages. There is no commercial purpose for these blogs since this exercise is only for personal pleasure. My Happy Hour beverage this afternoon is one of our favorites, ...
07/03/2014
Flower Fireworks in Kentlands   Flower Fireworks are the safe kind to handle over Independence Day holiday weekend.  They may not make any noise but can offer a nice splash of color. This is a photograph of a clover in our home garden in Kentlands, our home community in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Th...
07/03/2014