ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2014 

Blogging Beverage: Washington's Porter from Alewerks Brewing Company   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...
09/09/2014
Book Suggestion: The Son by Jo Nesbø   During the summer, I read The Son (2014 translation) by Jo Nesbø. This award winning Norwegian author and musician is best known for his Harry Hole series of crime novels. This is a stand-alone novel and the setting is Oslo. The primary character is Sonny Lo...
09/08/2014
Don't be fooled by scammers impersonating IRS officials   I have previously posted a blog on scams by individuals pretending to be IRS agents. Maryand Delegate Kumar Barve is distributing the following message to Maryland residents. Seniors are among the favorite targets for these scams. Please s...
09/08/2014
Gerbera Daisies, a Kentlands Favorite   When I take my regular photowalks through Kentlands, our home community in Gaithersburg, Maryland, It is easy to find Gerbera Daisies to photograph.  This is a Gerbera Daisy growing in a pot on our front porch. Gerbera Daisies are very popular in Maryland a...
09/08/2014
Colonial Williamsburg Dollhouse, Museum Exhibit   Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, is one of our favorite travel destinations. If you follow me on Facebook or Flickr, you have seen many of our photographs. When you are in Colonial Williamsburg, you can spend many hours in the wonderful Art Museum...
09/08/2014
Orange Flowers for Rob Thomas and the Tennessee Volunteers   Orange is the primary color associated with the Tennessee Volunteers and Lady Volunteers.  My friend Rob Thomas frequently asks why I do not post more photographs of orange flowers in my blogs.  Rob, in fact, now has me trained to think...
09/07/2014
  You Run a Business With the End in Mind   Real estate professional Lou Ludwig reminds us that a viable business plan needs to have stated goals.  Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments. You Run a Business With the End in Mind “You read a book from the beginning to end. You...
09/07/2014
  Things to do in Richmond: The Science Museum of Virginia   If you want to know about places to see and things to do in Richmond, Virginia, you need to follow the blogs of real estate professional Shannon Milligan. Dolores and I have not visited the Science Museum of Virginia.   Please visit the...
09/07/2014
Spicy Shrimp Tacos - Healthy and FULL of Flavor! Virginia real estate professional Debbie Malone has shared a recipe that you may wish to try this week. Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments. This is a recipe for Spicy Shrimp Tacos that are so delicious and healthy I wanted...
09/07/2014
  Beware The Curling Iron     Florida real estate professional Toni Weidman advises curling iron users to take great care.     Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments.   Beware The Curling Iron   I was using my curling iron a couple of days ago and it slipped from my hand. It...
09/07/2014