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2021 

Police Alert: Rise in Airbag Thefts Authorities are urging people to lock their car doors and remain vigilant amid a rise in airbag thefts throughout Montgomery County, Maryland. In a press release Monday, the Montgomery County Police Department said more than 90 airbags were stolen between Jan. ...
05/18/2021
Potomac Garden Center Chef Dolores and I purchased a number of plants at our neighborhood Potomac Garden Center and highly recommend this business. Click on the link to visit the website. The staff is very helpful and they have a bountiful supply of plants, shrubs and trees.I planted 13 different...
05/18/2021
Years ago, I wrote an article on my site about how to test paint samples on your walls.   It tells you about all the watchouts when you are using paint testers to find the right paint shade, as well as the best way to use those testers.   But, since then, I've found a newer and better way to tes...
05/18/2021
Beer Selection: Sierra Nevada Big Little Thing Imperial IPA Chef Dolores served a beer during one of my yard work breaks. The Sierra Nevada Big Little Thing Imperial IPA was a good selection. If you enjoy IPAs, this is one to include on your shopping list. It is available in six packs of cans. Dr...
05/17/2021
New Gaithersburg Public Works Director: Anthony Berger City Manager Tanisha Briley announced the appointment of Anthony (Tony) Berger as Gaithersburg’s Public Works Director. Currently the City’s Engineering Services Division Chief, he has been serving as Acting Director since July 2020, followin...
05/17/2021
Great Workout and Great Views   Black Butte is an iconic landmark just outside Sisters Oregon and over the years has also been a fire lookout. Today it is a terrific hike climbing 1600 feet in just under 2 miles. When hiked Black Butte on May 8, 2021, the weather was cloudy and cool, but the tra...
05/17/2021
Live Summer Performances at Olney Theatre After a year of pandemic-related shutdowns and furloughs, Olney Theatre Center is making a return to live performances. The award-winning regional theatre on Thursday announced it will welcome back audiences beginning in July for its "Olney Outdoors" summ...
05/16/2021
Delaware's  Mt. Cuba Center is a botanic garden that highlights the beauty of native plants. Daffodil, Kentlands Spring Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 5506Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs Delaware's  Mt. Cuba Center is a botanic garde...
05/16/2021
Emergency Broadband Benefit The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so muc...
05/15/2021
"Sweet, A Walking Tour of West Chester PA" was the billing for this Chester County History Center tour today.  The History Center, founded in 1893, sponsored this talk led by guides in period costumes.  Iris, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG_5486Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotog...
05/15/2021