ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2014 

Tree Removal Permits in Gaithersburg   Many residents of the City of Gaithersburg are focusing on their lawns, gardens and trees at this time of the year. 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 ...
10/03/2014
Bob Crane reminds us to check for ticks after fall walks   This blog by Bob Crane is a good reminder to check ourselves and others for ticks after fall walks.  His photograph will help you identify deer ticks.   Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments. Remember the Ticks are ...
10/03/2014
Maryland Residents and Visitors need to know about Jake's Law.   This blog by DC real estate professional Pat Kennedy tells you what you need to know.  Do not use a cell phone while driving! Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments. Jake Owen was only five years old when he di...
10/03/2014
Motivational writer Lou Ludwig advises service providers to do more than you are asked to do. Good advice for all of us. Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments. Do More Then You’re Asked to Do “Don’t be content with only your duty. Do more than your duty. It’s the horse that...
10/03/2014
It is the season for Apple Recipes   I have read about apple festivals in many parts of the country. Chef Dolores just brought a Pennsylvania apple festival to my attention. I love apples and especially enjoy apple pies and baked apples.  Recently, I created an Apples Recipes board on Pinterest a...
10/02/2014
Main Street Farmers and Artists Market, October 4th    The Main Street Farmers and Artists Market in Kentlands is open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This market is now open year round. The location is the Main Street Pavilion at 301 Main Street, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. This is one blo...
10/02/2014
Kentlands Halloween Happy Hour   The Kentlands Halloween Happy Hour is scheduled for Friday, October 17, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Kentlands clubhouse.  The staff will be serving wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks.   This is a good place to meet friends and neighbors and have a good...
10/02/2014
Blogging Beverage: New York City Model    Chef Dolores fixed a special sipping drink for our at home happy hour. This is a slight variation of the tall drink called New York City Model. 4 oz. Smirnoff Raspberry Vodka 1 tablespoon Grenadine Syrup 8 oz. diet cola After I post this blog, I am going ...
10/02/2014
Celebrating Fall at the Carroll County Farmers Market   “Celebrating Fall” is the theme for the Carroll County Farmers Market this Saturday, October 4, 2014. The hours are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  There will be 65 vendors with handmade crafts, fall decorations, pumpkins, gourds, produce, home baked...
10/02/2014
Butternut Squash Recipes   Chef Dolores suggested the creation of a Butternut Squash Recipes board on Pinterest. If you click on the link, you will see the new board. Pinterest is a wonderful source for recipes. You can search for and find recipes for almost anything you can imagine. Have some fu...
10/01/2014