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2017 

Another good recipe suggestion...   Well, I am still sorting out which appetizers to prepare for New Year's Eve...this one may make the cut.  Thank you Food Network for once again having the perfect recipe in your arsenal!   Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls  / Recipe courtesy Aaron McCargo Jr. Prep T...
12/28/2017
Book Recommendation: Two Kinds of Truth by Michael Connelly Two Kinds of Truth (2017) is novel number twenty in the crime fiction series featuring detective Harry Bosch by The New York Times bestselling American author Michael Connelly. Dolores and I have read all 31 of the novels by this author ...
12/28/2017
Christmas Tree Recycling in Kentlands The following notice was provided by the Kentlands Citizens Assembly.  Holiday trees, in their natural state, will be collected by the City's recycling contractor when placed curbside by 7 AM on Thursdays, the Kentlands weekly recycling day. There is no deadl...
12/28/2017
Help your fellow agents on ActiveRain by leaving a comment that promotes the ability of the agent to market and sell the listing. Congratulate the seller for making the wise decision to list with that agent.  That’s a win for everyone.  Marketing listings is not a favorite read for most real esta...
12/28/2017
I do not understand how blogging about the ActiveRain culture will be a productive use of time.  Newer members need to understand that the points have no value other than obtaining a free membership when reaching the 500,000 points milestone. 2018 January Blog Jumpstart Challenge - Full Details O...
12/27/2017
Property Tax Prepayment Allowed in Montgomery County, MD The Montgomery County, Maryland County Council broke its winter recess on Tuesday to pass a bill allowing residents to prepay 2018 property taxes. This is an effort to mitigate the impact of the new federal tax cap on tax deductions.The fed...
12/27/2017
Book Recommendation: Deep Freeze by John Sandford Deep Freeze (2017) is the latest thriller and novel number ten featuring Minnesota investigator Virgil Flowers by The New York Times bestselling author John Sandford. Dolores and I have read forty books by this author and recommend all of them. Cl...
12/27/2017
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Just two months ago! Just two months ago, dahlias were in full bloom in Kentlands. One of the benefits of regular photowalks in the neighborhood is that we can recall those images long after they are gone.We have chilly weather in Maryland and it is pleasant to thinks about beautiful flowers. I h...
12/26/2017
Book Recommendation: L.A. Dead by Stuart Woods L. A. Dead (2000) is novel number six in the legal thriller series featuring Stone Barrington by The New York Times bestselling author Stuart Woods. Dolores and I recommend these fast reading books for your reading list. Click on the links to learn m...
12/26/2017
For those looking for an idea to use any leftover holiday turkey on hand, here's a suggestion.  It's my family favorite version of Turkey A La King.  Enjoy!     Ingredients 2 cup chopped cooked turkey 2 tablespoons butter ¾ cup sliced fresh mushrooms 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 - 15 oz can ...
12/26/2017