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2015 

Haiku is a gardener's dream come true. Tie-dye pink hibiscus changes color throughout the day We love to grow colorful tropical flowers in Haiku Maui and this pink tie-dye variety is really unusual. As you know, hibiscus flowers bloom for one day and they stay fresh on or off the plant. In the mo...
05/10/2015
Set yourself up in your address book with all the information you want people to have on you. Use Your Phone, You Won't Need a Business Card I try to carry business cards with me wherever I go. I was taught early in my real estate career that you should be giving out 1000 business cards every six...
05/10/2015
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Mother's Day Memories My mother passed away many years ago but I will never forget the positive influence she made in my life. Fond memories are a good reminder of how mothers impact our lives. I was not aware of the existence of this photograph until my sister, Lynne E. Kelley posted it on Faceb...
05/10/2015
Gaithersburg Historic Preservation Month  A proclamation declaring May as Historic Preservation Month in the City of Gaithersburg, recognizing the importance of historic structures and bringing attention to the many historic resources located throughout the City, was made during the May 4 Mayor a...
05/09/2015
Congratulations Patty Da Silva of Green Realty Properties. Congratulations Patty Da Silva of Green Realty Properties to have been recognized by Florida REALTORS® Honor Society for your contribution at the local and national levels of the Realtor organization; for your activity in the National Ass...
05/09/2015
Lily, Conservatory Display, Longwood Gardens I am writing this blog on Saturday night after a long day trip today. I hope you enjoy this photograph that was taken at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. Enjoy the weekend! Lily, Conservatory Display, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG...
05/09/2015
Family Train Day at the Community Museum in Gaithersburg  Celebrate Gaithersburg's long and storied history with the railroad during "Family Train Day at the Museum" on Saturday, May 9 from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. View BANTRAK N-Gauge model train displays, explore a caboose and RDC rail car, visit and t...
05/08/2015
Using predictive tools rather than time worn closed ended questions with help you make the correct hiring decisions the first time, reduce failure, and increase performance. You probably have a large opportunity to improve performance at your company.   Attitudes Are More Important Than Facts - G...
05/08/2015
What every mother wants on Mother's Day is that special time with her child. Plan a special time event. What Every Mother Wants For Mother's Day There is so much talk and planning as to what to get Mom for Mother's Day and I want to take away some of that stress. There really is no need to go sho...
05/08/2015
Mother’s Day at the Carroll County Farmers Market The Carroll County Farmers Market is holding its Mother’s Day Show on Saturday, May 9, 2015. The hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The market is all indoors with 75 vendors and a free giveaway of a flowering plant to the first 400 moms to arr...
05/08/2015