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Gaithersburg Chorus Concert, Tuesday, Dec. 5th The 30th Anniversary Celebration Concert by the Gaithersburg Chorus is scheduled for Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rosborough Cultural Arts Center in Asbury Methodist Village, 301 Odendhal Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland. This is a fre...
11/30/2017

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Longwood Gardens  Flowers at A Longwood Christmas Many travel to Longwood Gardens to experience and enjoy the Christmas exhibits during the annual display.  Without a question,  A Longwood Christmas is a very special event and Dolores and I recommend it to you and your families.As special as you ...
11/30/2017

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Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Serves: 4   Ingriedients: 4 (4-oz.) salmon fillets 1 tbsp. Grainy mustard 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 tbsp. finely minced shallots 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish 2 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped Juice of 1/2 ...
11/30/2017

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Viewing the International Space Station in Maryland We had a clear Wednesday evening in Maryland and Dolores and I were able to view the International Space Station as it passed over our area.  Viewers  were able to see it at 36 degrees southwest until it disappeared 16 degrees northeast. It was ...
11/29/2017

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Kentlands Holiday Party, Saturday, Dec. 2nd The title of the annual Kentlands Holiday Party is Santa's Storytime & Sweets Shop. The Kentlands Citizens Assembly has scheduled this residents only event on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 6 pm. to 9 p.m. at the Kentlands Clubhouse. Santa and Mrs. Cla...
11/29/2017

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Winterthur Museum Collection   Yuletide at Winterthur is the current theme for visitors at Winterthur in Wilmington, Delaware.  The mansion is beautiful and the tours change during the year so there are always new things to see.  Travelers come from all over the world to see the museum collection...
11/29/2017

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A great way to pay it forward in your home community... Paying It Forward with Literacy Volunteers   "If someone wants to live in the U.S., they should learn to speak the language!"   Have you ever heard someone spout that belief? I hear it on a regular basis, and it infuriates me.  People from o...
11/29/2017

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Prep Time:  15 mins Total Time: 26 mins Cook Time: 11 mins Serves: 4   Ingredients: FOR THE LO MEIN 1 tbsp. sesame oil 1/2 lb. white shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 c. broccoli florets 1/3 c. thinly sliced carrots (or matchstick) ...
11/29/2017

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Lunch at Johansson's Dining House, Westminster, MD After a full morning at the Carrol County Farmers' Market for the Small Business Shopping Day and a tour of the very large Syiesville Holiday Show in the Shipley Arena in Westminster, Maryland, Dolores suggested a late lunch at Johansson's Dining...
11/28/2017

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Yuletide at Winterthur  Yuletide at Winterthur is one of the very special exhibits that Dolores and I like to visit during the holidays.   Winterthur is the former home of Henry Francis du Pont.  The house, museum and grounds are beautiful and this is a great travel destination. The location is W...
11/28/2017
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