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2018
Book Recommendation: Honor's Kingdom by Owen Parry Honor's Kingdom (2002) is book number four in the series of historical novels featuring Union Army Major Abel Jones by the award winning author Owen Parry, a pen name for Ralph Peters. Dolores and I have enjoyed this series and recommend these bo...
07/20/2018
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Some of us have some work to do in our garage. 5 Tips for Staging Your Garage When Selling As you prepare to sell your home, staging can be the difference between a quick, painless sale and months languishing on the market. Staging isn’t about increasing your price point: many sellers spend arou...
07/20/2018
Safe Exchange Zones in Montgomery County, Maryland The Montgomery County Police Department has designated Exchange Zones for residents to complete online transactions (LetGo, OfferUp, Craigslist, etc.). This Exchange Zone program has been implemented to help reduce and deter crimes such as theft,...
07/19/2018
Daylilies in our Kentlands home garden, Gaithersburg, Maryland Our daylilies are adding a lot of color to our home garden in Kentlands. This is a sampling of photographs of some of them. One of the nice things about daylilies is that they require little care and attention. Just plant them and the...
07/19/2018
If you've been searching for a home and finding yourself getting emotional, don't worry! It's normal! Buying A Home Is An Emotional Journey Buying a home is for many people the single largest financial investment decision they make in their lifetimes... no doubt making this decision is not jus...
07/19/2018
Artists Reception for the "Natural Wonders" Faculty Exhibit The City of Gaithersburg, Maryland Arts on the Green is hosting a free artists reception for the "Natural Wonders" Faculty Exhibit at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn in Kentlands from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Note that ...
07/18/2018
Rainy Day Lunch at Home in Kentlands, Gaithersburg, MD We decided to have a lunch at home on a very rainy afternoon in Kentlands, our home community within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. Chef Dolores made some ham sandwiches that were delicious. Our beverage was the 2018 Edition Hoptimum Tri...
07/18/2018
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There is so much more to goal setting than just writing it down. That is just a wish. Just wishing and hoping for something isn't going to make it happen. Setting a goal involves having target and an action plan to hit the target. Goal achievement is the most important key to achieving your drea...
07/18/2018
Hot Afternoon Destination: Bruster's Real Ice Cream, Gaithersburg, MD Some good ice cream is the perfect treat on a hot afternoon in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Our favorite ice cream store is Bruster's Real Ice Cream. Chef Dolores had Death by Chocolate and Butter Pecan and I selected Butter Brickle...
07/17/2018
Stargazer Oriental Lily, Lilium Oriental Hybrid, Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland This Stargazer Oriental Lily was growing in the planter at the front of our home in Kentlands in Gaithersburg, Maryland. I paired this with a Pink Sapphire Oriental Lily. Our lilies have been beautiful this year. ...
07/17/2018
