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2017 

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Day One of the Debbie Reynolds Thanks Giving Challenge ActiveRain Ambassador Debbie Reynolds has challenged blogger members to post a blog each day for 12 days, beginning today, about something, someone or a situation, big or small, for which we are thankful. I am blessed and very thankful to hav...
11/12/2017

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Effective home maintenance is only proper when regular and when the right fixtures and materials are in place. Why this hose bib shut-off valve replacement is incorrect. Apparently the old hose bib shut-off valve in this house broke and needed replacement. It's always best to have a professional ...
11/12/2017

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Each Thanks Giving post will earn an extra 200 points over and above the regular points you get for posting a blog. Only one Thankful post per day will qualify for the bonus points. If you post one each day from November 12 through November 23, you will earn 2400 bonus points total. You can choos...
11/11/2017

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Craft Beer Selection: 60 Minute IPA by Dogfish Head Brewery When Dolores and I have lunch at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA, they usually have a selection of craft beers from the regional breweries including Dogfish Head Brewery which is located in Milton, Delaware. One of our favorites i...
11/11/2017

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Shopping at L.L. Bean, Chinese Food for Lunch Chef Dolores and made a morning visit the the new L.L. Bean store in North Bethesda, Maryland. A 25% off sale is in progress.We were then ready for lunch and decided to stop at one of the best Chinese Restaurants in the area, East Pearl Restaurant at ...
11/11/2017

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It takes planning and following that plan to reach your goal.  You alone are responsible for your future and how you travel your path.   7 Key Steps to Greatness  With just a few weeks until we cross into 2018, it's time right now to lay the plan so you will start the year on your path to success...
11/11/2017

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Pleasing curb appeal translates to: you only have a few moments to make a great first impression.  And a first impression can be a lasting impression. There are certain real estate mantras that will always be true (location, location location!)  Also near the top of the list is curb appeal, a dev...
11/11/2017

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Saturday Farmers Market in Kentlands The Main Street Farmers and Artists Market will be open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 301 Main Street, Main Street Pavilion, Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. This market is open all year, weather permitting.This Saturday, Valencia Glass will be ...
11/10/2017

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Continuing Education: Maryland Fair Housing Some of us who have attended continuing education classes for many years have seen more our share of poor instructors. On Wednesday afternoon, I had a very positive experience observing an outstanding instructor presenting the Maryland Fair Housing cont...
11/10/2017

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Personal safety is on our minds more than ever before and we need to be on high alert especially this time of year.  How to Stay Safe During the Holidays  The holidays are almost here and that means traveling for many of us. Personal safety is on our minds more than ever before and we need to be ...
11/10/2017
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