ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2015 

Colorful Edible Nasturtiums If you follow my blogs on a regular basis, you know that I enjoy flower photography. Dolores and I photographed a variety of nasturtiums during a recent visit to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA.  I thought you might find it interesting that these flowers are edi...
06/25/2015
Be willing to stretch yourself forward. . . . . and to step out of your comfort zone  The Possibility Zone “The possibility zone is just a little out of your reach . . . . and just a little outside of your comfort zone. Be willing to stretch yourself forward. . . . . and to step out of your comfo...
06/24/2015
Networking at Ice Cream Socials One of our local title companies sponsors ice cream socials on one afternoon each month from May through September. These are events that Dolores and I try to attend because we get to see friends and the ice cream is wonderful. This is a very affordable kind of net...
06/24/2015
Kentlands Happy Hour, Friday, June 26th  The Kentlands Citizens Assembly has scheduled the June Happy Hour for Kentlands residents on Friday, June 26, 2015 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kentlands clubhouse. There is no charge for this adults only event but you are asked to register in advance.The...
06/24/2015
Pinterest Board: Longwood Gardens Smart real estate professionals are including a presence on Pinterest as part of their efforts to expand their social media presence. A category of Pinterest boards that is usually interesting to create includes those relating to your favorite travel destinations...
06/24/2015
She will be a wonderful homeowner, now that she has a realistic idea as to what her comfort level will be for a mortgage and payment. “Some Unrealistic Expectations”   One of my Realtor referral partners contacted me to discuss a potential home buyer. She told me that she was contacted by someone...
06/23/2015
Brasserie Beck in Kentlands is changing to Boulevard Tavern The Brasserie Beck restaurant in Kentlands has changed its format and is becoming Boulevard Tavern. This is the announcement of the Oyster Fest that will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2015 from noon until 4 p.m. Kentlands area restaur...
06/23/2015
Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke Today is going to be a HOT one in Montgomery County, Maryland!  Extreme heat brings with it the possibility of heat-induced illnesses. During the hot, humid summer weather, the body's internal temperature can rise and can result in heat exhaustion and heatstroke. If...
06/23/2015
What you need to know about fireworks in Montgomery County, Maryland The Fourth of July is right around the corner and Montgomery County Fire Chief Scott Goldstein is reminding residents that ALL fireworks are illegal in Montgomery County and that the County will be continuing its ‘zero tolerance...
06/22/2015
Finishing out or rejuvenating an old basement adds valuable living space inside the existing footprint of your home while significantly reducing the amount of time, energy, and money required to otherwise expand your family’s living space. Has your underground space been turned into a junk collec...
06/22/2015