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2019 

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I am inspired by people who always see opportunity in everything.  "Your Attitude determines your Altitude"   - Zig Ziglar   Everyone has an attitude. The question is whether it is helpful or harmful.  Attitudes are really our patterns of thought.  And we get them from our upbringing but also our...
02/16/2019

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Shopping for a Washer and Dryer Chef Dolores asked to go shopping with her. She is looking for a new front loading washer and a gas dryer to replace our current equipment. This is definitely not my favorite kind of shopping. However, I did enjoy checking some early displays of spring flower bulbs...
02/15/2019

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Starbucks to Close Lakeforest Mall Location in Gaithersburg, MD McDonald’s recently closed their location in the Lakeforest Mall food court in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It is now reported that Starbucks will also close their Lakeforest Mall location in March.Lakeforest Mall was recently added to th...
02/15/2019

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Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 45 mins Yields: 4 servings     Ingredients: 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces...
02/15/2019

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Dog Haus Biergarten to Open in Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland The first Dog Haus Biergarten opened in Pasadena, CA in 2010. 8 years later, they opened their first east coast location in Bethesda, MD at 7904 Woodmont Avenue. It has been reported that the next location will be in Kentlands Marke...
02/14/2019

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Book Recommendation: The New Iberia Blues by James Lee Burke The New Iberia Blues (2019) is volume number 22 of the mystery series featuring Louisiana Detective Dave Robicheaux by award winning American author James Lee Burke. Dolores and I enjoyed this book and recommend it for your reading list...
02/14/2019

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  Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Yields: 6-8 servings     Ingredients: 1/2 c. melted butter, plus more butter for pan 1 c. plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for pan 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 3/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. sugar, divided 1/4 c. buttermilk 1 tsp. pu...
02/14/2019

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DC Banning Many Right Turns on Red  “No right turn on red” signs will start going up in dozens of new D.C. locations starting Feb. 19, as long as weather permits.The District Department of Transportation is banning right turns on red at about 100 new intersections throughout the city, and the sig...
02/13/2019

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The Tree House Tour de Cookie 2019 Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 8 AM – 2 PMWe invite cyclists of all ages to join us on Saturday, May 4, 2019 for this exciting, fun-filled, and delicious bike ride from one cookie stand to the next. Choose between distances of 12, 19 (NEW!), 27, or 43 miles, and enjoy...
02/13/2019

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Just kick-start the project that must be done and get a bit worked out.  I really haven't been much for motivational posts.  But after being on AR for several months now, I think I am a believer... A few weeks ago a good friend of mine here in Orlando - Carlene Julian, real estate agent of many y...
02/13/2019
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