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2018 

Book Recommendation: The Fallen by David Baldacci The Fallen (2018) is the latest novel and is volume #4 in the series featuring FBI operative Amos Decker, the Memory Man, by The New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci. Dolores and I enjoyed this fast reading book and recommend it and th...
05/07/2018
There is much to consider if you are thinking about a move to Maui...    So You’re Thinking About Moving to Maui! Experience MauiThe thought of moving to Maui has a certain illusion that draws you to think of living in the islands. Living the island dream, trading in the old life of driving on cr...
05/07/2018
Gaithersburg Chorus Spring Concerts The Gaithersburg Chorus, directed by Daniel Hopkins, has scheduled two spring concerts. The first event will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the Rosborough Theatre at Asbury Methodist Village, 301 Odendhal Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland.The s...
05/06/2018
Plan to Visit the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC If  Washington, DC is in your travel plans, try to include a visit to the United States National Arboretum, with 446 acres and 9.5 miles of winding roadways. The Arboretum is operated by the United States Department of Agriculture's Agri...
05/06/2018
Will Hamm knows h is way around the kitchen. Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs Serves: 4   Ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 boneless pork chops kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 peaches, thinly sliced 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 tsp. crus...
05/06/2018
Tulips, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA Now is the time to see the very large display of beautiful tulips at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. The prime time for viewing tulips is near the end. Click on the link to see more photographs and to plan your trip. Subhash Sharma These Tulips...
05/05/2018
Kentlands Kingfish Swim Team Registration, Sat., May 12th The Kentlands Kingfish Swim Team Gears Up for the Summer 2018 Season with Upcoming Registrations Kentlands residents mark your calendars for an afternoon of fun as you register for the Kentlands Kingfish 2018 summer swim team on Saturday, ...
05/05/2018
Another good recipe from Will Hamm.  Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Serves: 4   Ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 (6-oz) salmon fillets, patted dry with paper towels kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/...
05/05/2018
We are asking for the best ideas for an ActiveRain challenge or contest!  ActiveRain Challenges & Contest Ideas - What's Yours?   Most members have always enjoyed our ActiveRain Challenges & Contests. This past month, we took a break and received some valuable feedback about the monthly challenge...
05/05/2018
Happy Hour at Carrabba's Italian Grill, Germantown, MD Chef Dolores like to enjoy the happy hour at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Germantown, Maryland a couple of times each month. We sit in a booth in the bar area to take advantage of the special bar prices and the half off price selection of appe...
05/04/2018