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2022
Book Recommendation: A Woman of Intelligence by Karin TanabeA Woman of Intelligence (2021) by Karin Tanabe is a very interesting novel and I recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and this book.KARIN TANABE is the author of six novels, including A Hu...
01/06/2022
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In the last week I have seen several surveys including one from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). They are asking business leaders how their organization is handling change. In the beginning of the Pandemic, I wrote about a case for change now. At that time many were in denial or...
01/06/2022
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Beer Recommendation: Bell's Wild Spruce ChaseDuring the holidays, we discovered a new favorite among our beer selections. Chef Dolores and I recommend Bell's Wild Spruce Chase, India Pale Ale with Spruce Tips, for your shopping list. Click on the link to learn more. Drink responsibly. 6.5% Alc. b...
01/05/2022
Book Recommendation: The Stolen Hours by Allen Eskens I enjoyed reading The Stolen Hours (2021) by Allen Eskens and recommend this engaging crime novel for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and this book.Allen Eskens is the bestselling author of The Life We Bury...
01/05/2022
I have always been a huge Nat King Cole fan. For my money no one makes singing look so effortless. I was only a child when Nat King Cole was a popular singer with his own television show. I remember my parents watching the show that I didn’t really appreciate at the time. Today's song is an ol...
01/05/2022
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Volunteers Wanted in RockvilleWeek of Service is Jan. 17-23, 2022Rockville’s 50th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, “MLK50: Past, Present and Future,” is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 17. The city is seeking volunteers for a week of service activities, follow...
01/04/2022
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Maryland COVID-19 Update, January 4, 2002Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued the following statement:Today I declared a 30-day state of emergency to take urgent short-term actions to combat the current COVID-19 surge. We are also mobilizing 1,000 members of the Maryland National Guard to assist...
01/04/2022
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Walk Like a PenguinWe have an icy day in Maryland and all of us need to be careful. The advice is to walk like a penguin. The public schools in Montgomery County are closed for the removal of ice and snow. Black ice is on the streets and driveways. It is a good time to avoid any unnecessary outdo...
01/04/2022
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16th Annual ‘Montgomery History Conference’ Montgomery History will hold its 16th Annual “Montgomery History Conference” in a hybrid format Jan. 19-29. Over 11 days, the conference will offer a myriad of opportunities to take part online and in-person. There will be three keynote sessions, 12 bre...
01/04/2022
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This post is not meant to downplay the difficulties of 2021. That being said, in my part of the world, there is much to celebrate as we wind down the year. Here is my year-in-review. Family: We slowly made progress on our goal of getting our family to Montana, as one son arrived right before T...
01/04/2022
