ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2021 

Advice on Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Older AdultsThe Montgomery County Commission on Aging is offering information about the causes, health risks and resources to combat social isolation and loneliness among older adults. The fact sheet Social Isolation and Loneliness: Facts for Older ...
11/15/2021
Updated Post: 11/8/21   TWENTY-TWO SOULS - ONE GOAL Dragon Boat racing is the fastest-growing water sport in the world. Today, the Dragon Boat Festival is held annually in different nations worldwide. In China alone, 20 million people are active in this sport. Twenty paddlers, one drummer, and o...
11/15/2021
Volunteer Drivers Needed to Deliver Thanksgiving MealsThe Upcounty Hub is looking for volunteer drivers to home deliver a Thanksgiving meal to a family in need on November 22nd! One-hour shift between 4pm and 7pm. To volunteer, sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4eaca82aa1ffc34-ho...
11/14/2021
They say salespeople are not detail oriented. Well, they should be. My picky OCD personality has helped me market, sell, and close many Emerald Coast of Florida properties over the years.  Being picky helps the client.  Correct representation is imperative. Details can be dollars. Just recently,...
11/14/2021
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11/13/2021
City of Gaithersburg Committee VacanciesGet involved!Play an important role in advising the Mayor and City Council on vital issues by joining one of the volunteer committees. For more information visit: http://gburg.md/vacancies This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.  Dahlia, Kent...
11/13/2021
Pomegranates are showing up in large quantities in our Santa Barbara County markets.  We enjoy them as toppings in salads, and on hummus or baba ghanoush. Baba ghanoush, also spelled baba ganoush or baba ghanouj, is a Levantine appetizer consisting of mashed cooked eggplant, olive oil, lemon jui...
11/13/2021
GIS Day in Gaithersburg, MarylandGeographic Information System (GIS) Day is an annual global event, celebrated this year on November 17. The City uses GIS for everyday functions of government. Explore our extensive GIS Map and App Gallery here. To promote geography awareness and the power of GIS,...
11/12/2021
Is it Time for Your Tetanus Shot?It is recommended to have a tetanus shot every ten years. As part of my preparation for my annual physical examination, I reviewed the history of my vaccines and noted that my last tetanus was in 2011. When I was in our local CVS pharmacy to pick up a prescription...
11/12/2021
Thanksgiving Fun...Gobble Gobble This Thanksgiving we’ll have most of the family over for Thanksgiving. (35+) so I’ve been reviewing recipes I’ve made as well as table decorations. I made these cute Oreo turkeys in 2013 and had forgotten all about them. Back then I had Erin and Megan help me but...
11/12/2021