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2014 

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VERMICELLI AL CAVIALE (Vermicelli with Caviar) Recipe   You do not need to wait until New Year's eve to celebrate with caviar and champagne.  Chef Dolores provided this recipe.     1 pound vermicelli  ( a very thin spaghetti) 1/4 pound of butter, soft 4 ounces caviar Juice of 1/2 lemon Cook vermi...
09/11/2014

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Give a senior a ride to get a flu shot   Earlier, I posted a blog as a reminder to get your annual flu shot. A senior in your family or your neighborhood may need a ride to get their flu shot. Most of the time, physicians strongly recommend that seniors get annual flu shots. The cost of the shot ...
09/11/2014

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Should  you use Facebook photo albums to market homes for sale?   Over 70% of Americans, including the majority of home buyers, use Facebook. Innovative real estate agents are using Facebook Pages to promote their services and are using Facebook Pages and Facebook Groups to highlight communities ...
09/11/2014

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It is time to get your annual flu shot!   Some of us are still experiencing hot summer weather and it does not feel like fall or time for flu shots. However, now is the time to avoid waiting in line for your annual flu shot. Dolores and I got our shots at a local CVS Minute Clinic. Convenient, fa...
09/10/2014

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Book Suggestion: The Edge by Catherine Coulter   On of my summertime novels was The Edge (1999) by Catherine Coulter. This novel is one of the 18 books in her FBI Thriller Series. We picked up this new book at one of our favorite thrift shops to try the author. I enjoyed the book and will add the...
09/10/2014

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The unwanted flower   You probably have not given a lot of thought to the topic of your most unwanted flower. However, in many areas, dandelions are providing a lot of color to suburban lawns and home owners are trying to find a way to eliminate them. Before you dig up your dandelions, take a lit...
09/10/2014

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Tree Removal Permits in Gaithersburg   If your late summer or early fall yard clean up plans call for the removal of a tree or two, this blog is for you.  The severe winter weather created an unusually high level of damage to trees and shrubbery. You may wish to remove or replace some trees that ...
09/09/2014

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Mayor/City Council Vacancies in Gaithersburg   Conditioned on the outcome of the November General Election for County Council, Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz has submitted his resignation effective November 10. The City Council will select a Mayor from amongst its membership on October 6.   Appli...
09/09/2014

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Seniors & SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)   The National Council on Aging is encouraging all of us to share this information with seniors who may need help with their cost of food. Millions of seniors could benefit if they simply would take advantage of the the benefits of SNAP. ...
09/09/2014

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Photographing Dianthus in Kentlands   I like to take photowalks through Kentlands, our home community in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Frequently, I take photographs of flowers and plants that I am unable to identify. I was attracted to this very small flower by the color and the light. When I asked fo...
09/09/2014
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