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2020 

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Performance is what separates us from the other guys.    Some names are just renowned throughout the world. The name Hershey is synonymous with the candy bar. The name Xerox has long been identified with the brand name of a company that produces office machines that can duplicate a document. But ...
11/20/2020

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Food Distribution at the Damascus United Methodist Church A Friday afternoon drive though food distribution will take place at the Damascus United Methodist Church at 9700 New Church West, Damascus, Maryland 20872. The distribution will take place from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Remain in your vehicle and ...
11/19/2020

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Facebook Activity One of the first things I check on Facebook each day is the birthday notifications. I send greetings to my Facebook friends. One of the birthdays was the wife of a nephew. I would not have remembered her birthday without the help of Facebook.It was nice to see my photographs bei...
11/19/2020

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Book Recommendation: One by One by Ruth Ware One by One (2020) is the latest crime thriller by The New York Times bestselling British author Ruth Ware. Dolores and I enjoyed this novel and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and her books. Ruth Wa...
11/19/2020

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Heinie Warmer for the Winter Months   We have native, year-round Anna's hummingbirds living in the woods at our rural home in Camas, Washington. For several winters, we have used a heated feeder to make sure the tiny birds have a reliable source of nectar when the temperatures drop. Otherwise, t...
11/19/2020

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Dahlia, Allen's Pink Treasure, American Dahlia Society Show  This photograph was well received when I posted it in a number of Facebook groups. If you enjoy photography, you may wish to explore some of the many Facebook groups around the world. Dahlia, Allen's Pink Treasure, American Dahlia Socie...
11/18/2020

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Book Recommendation: The Evening and The Morning by Ken Follett  The Evening and The Morning (2020) is the latest work of historical fiction by The New York Times bestselling Welsh author Ken Follett. Dolores and I enjoyed this outstanding book and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the...
11/18/2020

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Always check on your furnace filter, especially after a long summer of A/C use.  Chances are it is covered in dust and dirt.  You should be replacing them every 3 months at a minimum.  Coneflower + Imagination, Color Edited, Kentlands Photowalk,Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 5601Canon PowerShot G...
11/18/2020

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Trader Joe's Vintage Ale 2018 Chef Dolores and I shared a bottle of Trader Joe's Vintage Ale 2118. This is a Belgian Dark Ale brewed with spices. We enjoyed it. If you shop at Trader Joe's and like dark ales, do not hesitate to pick up the available selections. Drink responsibly 9% Alc. by Vol.  ...
11/17/2020

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Lunch at Home Chef Dolores and I are still staying close to home in the social distancing mode. She served hot dogs for lunch and our beverage was The Fear Imperial Pumpkin Ale from the Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick County, Maryland. For dessert we shared a slice of her wonderful peach bread. L...
11/17/2020
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