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2019
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, Virginia When your travels take you to the Richmond, Virginia area, I highly recommend a visit to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Click on the link to visit the website and to plan your visit. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, Virginia USACanon Power...
08/09/2019
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Marketing Genius or Predatory Behavior? I received a call from a homeowner in one of the neighborhoods that I do a lot of business in. The kind lady and her husband were being transferred out of state and they wanted to see if I could come meet with them that week to discuss getting their home r...
08/09/2019
Windridge Vineyards is Open in Darnestown, Maryland Windridge Vineyards in Darnestown is now open. The vineyard, located at 15700 Darnestown Rd., is perched on a hill overlooking Seneca Creek.While you can’t bring any outside alcohol, bringing food and snacks is encouraged. They’ll also be hosti...
08/08/2019
Book Recommendation: Diary of a Dead Man on Leave by David Downing Diary of a Dead Man on Leave (2019) reveals the contents of the hidden diary of a communist spy in the setting of 1938 in Hamm, Germany by award winning British author David Downing. Dolores and I enjoyed this book and recommend i...
08/08/2019
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Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 23 mins Yields: 3 servings Ingredients: 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized chunks 3 tbsps olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 and 1/4 cups marinara sauce, I used Prego 1 cup water 8 ounces penne pasta 1/2 teaspoon Ita...
08/08/2019
Security Grants for Maryland Religious Institutions Grant opportunity available through the Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention :This grant provides financial support to make security enhancements to houses of worship in Maryland and protect religious institutions from hate crimes. Le...
08/07/2019
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Book Recommendation: Winterkill by C. J. Box Winterkill (2003) is the third novel in the series of crime thrillers featuring Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett by The New York Times bestselling American author C. J. Box. I am working my way through this series and recommend these books for your read...
08/07/2019
I use and recommend iPiccy.com for editing photographs. When I have quiet moments, I often enjoy a little fun while experimenting with iPiccy, as a photo-editing tool. The more I work with this application, the more I enjoy what it has to offer.With the following photo of the California Coastlin...
08/07/2019
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Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr Yields: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 large heads broccoli, cut into small florets, about 4 cups 3 c. diced cooked chicken 2 (10.5-oz.) cans cream of chicken soup 1 c. milk ...
08/07/2019
Clock Dedication at Olde Towne, Plaza, Gaithersburg, Maryland A new clock was recently dedicated in History Park at Olde Towne Plaza to honor the legacy of Leonard Katz and Sara Wolfson Katz. Sara is the daughter of Jacob and Rose Wolfson, founders of Wolfson's Department Store, which opened in O...
08/06/2019
