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2016 

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White Poinsettias, Longwood Gardens IMG 2400 I did not know that many people have never seen a white poinsettia until I posted this photograph in a number of Facebook groups and received a large number of comments from around the world. This photograph was taken at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Squ...
01/03/2016

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Any installer who does not think to provide such access either doesn't understand or doesn't care. HVAC filter access is crucially important. Why would any HVAC installation - gas, heat pump, hydronic, you name it - not provide full and complete access to be able to easily and efficiently slip th...
01/03/2016

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Jamestown is an excellent travel destination. Jamestown Island is home of the first permanent English settlement in the United States.    Sunday was a beautiful day in Williamsburg.  I had not visited the island for a while.  It was a great day for a ride through Jamestown Island.        The isla...
01/03/2016

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Book Recommendation: Reversible Error by Robert K. Tanenbaum Reversible Error (1992) is the fourth novel in the Butch Karp legal thriller series by New York Times bestselling author Robert K. Tanenbaum. This is the first of the thirty books by the author that Dolores and I have read. We will be g...
01/02/2016

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A doer sets the pace when others are sitting . . . . on the sideline watching. The Few That Do “The few who do are the envy of the many who only watch.” Jim Rohn 1930 - 2009, American Entrepreneur, Author, Motivational Speaker   As I see it. . . . . . . . The few that do   The few that do . . . ....
01/02/2016

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Another recipe from Will Hamm.... Ingredients 2 (7 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolates 1 1/3 cups (15 oz. can) Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cups chopped nuts   Directions Melt chocolate in top of double boiler. Add condensed milk and stir until well blended. Remove from heat....
01/02/2016

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Begonia Rex and Kalanchoe blossfleldiana, Longwood Gardens IMG 2195 This is a conservatory garden display of Begonia Rex and Kalanchoe blossfleldiana that I photographed at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. This is one of our favorite places to visit. The current special annual exhibit is A...
01/02/2016

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Recycling During Winter Storms in Gaithersburg While every attempt is made to continue recycling collection on a regular schedule during winter storms, sometimes it's just not possible. When recycling is cancelled, a notice will be posted on the City's website, and pickup will be scheduled for th...
01/01/2016

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Another recipe from our friend Will Hamm.... Prep 30 mins      Cook 45 mins       Ready In 1 hr 15 mins     Ingredients 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli 3 cups instant rice 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 1/4 ...
01/01/2016

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A recipe from Will Hamm... Prep 15 min.   Total 1 hour   Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.   Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup 1/4 cup milk 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables 1 cup Kraft Shredded Cheddar Cheese 1 lb. (1/2 of 32 ...
01/01/2016
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