roy and dolores kelley photographs: Wednesday, June 14 is Flag Day - 06/11/17 01:58 PM
Wednesday, June 14 is Flag Day
 
American flags will be flying on many homes on Flag Day in Kentlands, our home community within the City of Gaithersburg in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. The pictured flag flies every day on the grounds of the Kentlands clubhouse. Click on the following link to learn more about Flag Day.
 
Flag Day in the United States
In June 1886 Bernard Cigrand made his first public proposal for the annual observance of the birth of the flag when he wrote an article titled “The Fourteenth of June” in the old Chicago Argus newspaper. Cigrand’s effort to ensure … (13 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Book Recommendation: Sleight of Hand by Phillip Margolin - 06/11/17 01:40 PM
Book Recommendation: Sleight of Hand by Phillip Margolin
 
Sleight of Hand (2014) is suspense novel number four in the series featuring investigator Dana Cutler by The New York Times bestselling author Phillip Margolin. Dolores and I have enjoyed this series and other books by this author and recommend them for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and his books.
 
Books by Phillip Margolin
 
Goodreads Review of Sleight of Hand
"Charles Benedict—magnetic criminal defense lawyer, amateur illusionist, and professional hit man—and private investigator Dana Cutler are on a collision course set in motion by Benedict's greatest sleight of hand … (9 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: The importance of current consumer reviews - 06/10/17 07:39 AM
The importance of current consumer reviews
 
When you are in the service business, current consumer reviews should be an important part of your marketing program. One of my favorite mortgage loan officers provided the article that you will see when you click on the follow link.
 
 Why Your Business Needs Consumer Reviews to Survive
 
 Dianthus, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Photograph by Roy Kelley
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Book Recommendation: Supreme Justice by Phillip Margolin - 06/08/17 11:48 AM
Book Recommendation: Supreme Justice by Phillip Margolin 
 
Supreme Justice (2010) is book number two in the suspense novel series featuring investigator Dana Cutler and attorney Brad Miller by The New York Times bestselling author Phillip Margolin. Dolores and I have enjoyed the books by this author and recommend them for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and his books.
 
Books by Phillip Margolin
 
Goodreads Review of Supreme Justice
"Sarah Woodruff, on death row in Oregon for murdering her lover, John Finley, has appealed her case to the Supreme Court just when a prominent justice resigns, leaving a vacancy.
Then, … (11 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Poppy Flowered Anemone, Anemone coronaria IMG 2717 - 06/07/17 09:15 AM
Poppy Flowered Anemone, Anemone coronaria IMG 2717
 
 
 Poppy Flowered Anemone, Anemone coronaria, 'PAS 1851', Mona Lisa Blue Bicolor, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 2717
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Photograph by Roy Kelley
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Oriental Hybrid Lily, Lillium, 'Sorbonne' IMG 2675 - 06/07/17 09:04 AM
Oriental Hybrid Lily, Lillium, 'Sorbonne' IMG 2675
 
 
 
 Oriental Hybrid Lily, Lillium, 'Sorbonne', Longwood Gardens,
Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 2675
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4, 1/125 sec., ISO-80, 12 mm, No Flash
Photograph by Roy Kelley
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Starburst Bush, Clerodendrum quadriloculare IMG 2681 - 06/07/17 08:51 AM
Starburst Bush, Clerodendrum quadriloculare IMG 2681
 
You will want to have your camera in hand when you visit the very large conservatory at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. 
 
Subhash Sharma  "Striking, to say the least, this evergreen shrub of Clerodendrum (Clerodendron) Quadriloculare with it‘s beautiful flowers comes from the family Verbenaceae and is more commonly known as Starburst, Shooting Star or Glorybower. Starburst is a sub-tropical plant the family of which is native to Africa and Asia (Pacific Islands)."
Mr. Sharma is a Facebook friend from India. He now lives in Dublin, Ireland and frequently comments on my photographs as I post them on … (20 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Book Recommendation: Fugitive by Phillip Margolin - 06/06/17 11:52 AM
Book Recommendation: Fugitive by Phillip Margolin
 
Fugitive (2009) is book number four in the legal thriller series featuring Portland, Oregon defense attorney Amanda Jaffe by The New York Times bestselling author Phillip Margolin. Dolores and I enjoyed this series which currently includes five novels and recommend the books for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and his books.
 
Books by Phillip Margolin
 
Goodreads Review of Fugitive
"Charlie Marsh, a petty thief and con man, becomes a national hero when he rescues the warden of a state penitentiary during a prison riot, but it doesn't take long before he … (13 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Kentlands Under the Lights Community Dinner - 06/04/17 01:58 PM
Kentlands Under the Lights Community Dinner
 
The annual Kentlands Under the Lights Community Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Kentlands Market Square on Market Street West. Sample beer, wine and food from local restaurants and businesses. There will be activities for all ages and entertainment by musical groups.
For out of the area readers, Kentlands is a planned neo-traditional community located within the City of Gaithersburg in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. Kentlands is one of the favorite communities for families relocated to the Metro Area of Washington, DC.
 
Jethro Tull Coreopsis in our Kentlands … (20 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: CJ Fogle's Eagle Scout Project: Pet Supplies for the Humane Society - 06/04/17 01:38 PM
CJ Fogle's Eagle Scout Project: Pet Supplies for the Humane Society
 
The Montgomery County Humane Society needs pet supplies. CJ Fogle is making this his Eagle Scout Project. CJ and Troop 291 will be collecting donations of pet supplies in front of the Pet Smart store in Kentlands on Sunday, June 11, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They do need your support for this important effort.
For out of the area readers, Kentlands is a planned community within the City of Gaithersburg in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. Kentlands is a preferred community for families relocated to the Metro Area of … (12 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Kentlands Boulevard: Designing Streets in Context - 06/04/17 12:46 PM
Kentlands Boulevard: Designing Streets in Context
 
The next session of the Kentlands Community Foundation Lecture Series will take place at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn in Kentlands on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a wine reception at 7:00 p.m.
Professional Engineer Richard A. Hall will be the speaker. The topic title is Can Kentlands Boulevard Be a Completed Street?, Designing Streets in Context.
Mr. Hall is a registered transportation engineer in 22 states. His lecture is based upon the findings and recommendations made for Kentlands Boulevard through his consulting for the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland.
There is no admission charge for this … (18 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Persian Date Cake (Ranginak) Recipe - 06/04/17 12:18 PM
Persian Date Cake (Ranginak) Recipe
 
The magazine section of The Washington Post included an article by Bonnie S. Benwick and her suggested recipe for a Persian Date Cake (Ranginak). Chef Dolores plans to make this cake and thought that you might like to have it as well. Click on the above link to view and share this recipe.
 
 Rose, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland 
Photograph by Roy Kelley
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Kentlands Community Input Meeting, June 14, 2017 - 06/03/17 05:15 PM
Kentlands Community Input Meeting, June 14, 2017
 
The Kentlands Community Foundation is presenting a community input meeting on the topic Kentlands Downtown Redevelopment Recommendations on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rachel Carson Elementary School gymnasium. The speaker will be Architect Michael Watkins of DPZ Partners.
This event is sponsored by the Kentlands Citizens Assembly and the Lakelands Community Association. This is an important session for those interested in proposed development plans for the Kentlands downtown area.
For out of the area readers, Kentlands is a planned community located within the City of Gaithersburg in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. … (18 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Kentlands Square Block Party, Saturday, June 10th - 06/03/17 01:07 PM
Kentlands Square Block Party, Saturday, June 10th
 
The Kentlands Square Shopping Center at 209-295 Kentlands Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 is sponsoring Rock the Block, a family oriented Kentlands Square Block Party on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from Noon to 3 p.m. 
This is their third annual block party. There will be entertainment for the whole family, Block Out Bingo, face painting, moon bounce, train rides, giveaways, prizes, food samples and more.
  
 Skullcap, Scutellaria, 'Garbo', Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 2618
Photograph by Roy Kelley
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Book Recommendation: Proof Positive by Phillip Margolin - 06/03/17 12:44 PM
Book Recommendation: Proof Positive by Phillip Margolin
 
Proof Positive (2006) is book number three in the legal thriller series featuring Portland, Oregon legal defense lawyer Amanda Jaffe by The New York Times bestselling author Phillip Margolin. Dolores and I have enjoyed the novels by this author and recommend them for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and his books.
 
Books by Phillip Margolin
 
Goodreads Review of Proof Positive
"Doug Weaver is a defense attorney who always believes the best of his clients, and Jacob Cohen, on trial for murder, is no exception. Jacob may be homeless and mentally … (10 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Azalea, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 8548 - 06/01/17 11:14 AM
Azalea, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 8548
 
The azaleas are blooming in Kentlands and adding much color to the home gardens. One of the benefits of azaleas is that they require little attention after they are established.
For out of the area readers, Kentlands, our home community, is located within the City of Gaithersburg in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. Kentlands is a preferred community for families relocating to the Metro Area of Washington, DC.
 
Subhash Sharma  "This Azalea is a beautiful flower that is also very popular. Azalea flower symbolism represents first love, fragility and passion-- and to be good to … (17 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, MD - 05/31/17 11:47 AM
Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, MD
 
Common yarrow is a perennial flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. The tiny flowers are in small clusters. The plant has a strong sweet scent similar to that of chrysanthemums. This photograph was taken in Kentlands, our home community within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland.
 
 
 Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, MD
Photograph by Roy Kelley
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Candytuft, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 8590 - 05/31/17 11:13 AM
Candytuft, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 8590
 
Evergreen Candytuft is a very floriferous trouble free ground cover for a sunny site or border. You have to get a close-up for a photograph like this. This is popular plant in Kentlands, our home community within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland.
 
"Iberis sempervirens, the evergreen candytuft or perennial candytuft, is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae, native to southern Europe." - Wikipedia 
 
Candytuft, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 8590
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Photograph by Roy Kelley 
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Book Recommendation: Ties That Bind by Phillip Margolin - 05/31/17 10:20 AM
Book Recommendation: Ties That Bind by Phillip Margolin
 
Ties That Bind (2003) is the second of five books in the legal thriller series featuring Portland, Oregon defense attorney Amanda Jaffe by The New York Times bestselling author Phillip Margolin. Dolores and I recommend the books by this author for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and his books.
 
Books by Phillip Margolin
 
Goodreads Review of Ties That Bind
"Success is fleeting; nobody knows this better than lawyer Amanda Jaffe, She had been the undisputed rising star of Portland's legal community, but in a cruel twist of irony, the … (13 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Montgomery Village Farmers' Market Open on Saturdays - 05/31/17 08:44 AM
Montgomery Village Farmers' Market Open on Saturdays
 
Chef Dolores loves to shop at the Montgomery Village Farmers' Market which is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays through October 28, 2017.  The market is located in the parking lot of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 9801 Centerway Road Montgomery Village, on the corner of Montgomery Village Avenue and Centerway Road in Montgomery Village. 
 
Click on this link to view the website for more details. 
 
 
 Aechmea, Burning Bush, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 2646
Photograph by Roy Kelley
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