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2018 

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Book Recommendation: Munich by Robert Harris Munich (2017) is the 12th and most recent book by historical fiction English novelist Robert Harris. I enjoyed this book and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and his books. Books by Robert Harris Goo...
02/22/2018

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My favorite recipe for Lavender Shortbread Cookies Annual Lavender Festival in Vancouver, WA. 7/14/2012 Sweet, sweet lavender. Breathe deep and enjoy the 7th annual Lavender Festival at Scented Acres Lavender farm next Saturday, July 14th from 10am to 6pm. Native to the mountainous zones of the M...
02/22/2018

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Dolores and Roy Kelley with Floyd Wickman Dolores and I were going through some of our very old photographs and found this photograph from many years ago. We were with Floyd Wickman in Charlotte, North Carolina. In those days, were were owners of Realty World of North Carolina and were marketing ...
02/21/2018

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Book Recommendation: The Gate Keeper by Charles Todd The Gate Keeper (2018) is the latest novel in the Inspector Ian Rutledge mystery series by The New York Times bestselling author Charles Todd. Charles and Caroline Todd are a mother and son writing team. Dolores and I have read all 32 of their ...
02/21/2018

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There are alternatives to having a clearcut on your property. Do I need to have a Clear Cut on my property? I often hear this from clients in the MFL program... “I have been told that I will need to have a Clear Cut on my property, is there an alternative way to manage my forest?” It depends… It ...
02/21/2018

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Amore Monday at Carrabba's Italian Grill, Germantown, MD The Amore Monday special at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Germantown, Maryland offers three course meals starting at $12.99. During a recent visit, we shared a Calamari appetizer and then Dolores had Mama Mandola's Sicilian Chicken Soup while...
02/20/2018

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Book Recommendation: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys Salt to the Sea (2016) is a World War II era historical novel by The New York Times bestselling American author Ruta Sepetys. Dolores and I enjoyed this book and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the aut...
02/20/2018

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To be competitive in the digital age, you need a responsive IDX website that comes with pre-made site themes, mobile-friendly design, easy editing, and the ability to search local listings. Getting more home buyers to visit your real estate website requires search engine optimization (SEO) as wel...
02/20/2018

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Happy Hour Beer Selection: Narwhal Imperial Stout from Sierra Nevada Our happy hour beer selection was 2017 Narwhal Imperial Stout from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. This excellent seasonal selection is sometimes hard to find in our local stores. If you enjoy stouts, this is one that you should ...
02/19/2018

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Book Recommendation: Trap the Devil by Ben Coes Trap the Devil (2017) is novel number seven of the thrillers featuring CIA operative Dewey Andreas by The New York Times bestselling American author Ben Coes. Dolores and I have read all of the books in this series and recommend them for your readin...
02/19/2018
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