Barbara Raley's Blog

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Potomac River and Blake Creek from almost every room in this charming cottage style home. This home is situated on over 2 acres of land with a private beach on the River and small boat house and pier on the Creek. You can enjoy kayaking and canoeing on Blake Creek,...

JUST STARTING THE DAY I WON A CERTIFICATE FOR PUTTING MY DAUGHTER AND I ARE CONTEMPLATING HOW WE ARE GOING TO WIN!!!!!! BELIEVE IT OR NOT THEY CALL THIS THE DIVORCE OPEN!!!!!!!! We have a wonderful Gold course in St. Mary's County, Breton Bay Golf and Country Club DISCOVER SOUTHERN MARYLAND SECRE...

SOLOMONS BRIDGE .SUNSET ON THE PATUXENT RIVER   WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU GET OFF WORK DISCOVER SOUTHERN MARYLANDS SECRET....WHERE RELAXATION IS A LIFESTYLE NOT A VACATIOON!!!!!   For more information on Southern Maryland and the surrounding communities or if you are interested in buying or selling you...

HERE ARE SOME GOOD TIPS ON STRETCHING YOUR DOLLAR With tight budgets that many of us are experiencing in today’s economy, we’re all looking for ways to stretch our money further.  If your Regina home is in need of some renovations, or if you’re looking into buying a home that will need some work...

YOU MUST GIVE TO EXPECT TO RECEIVE!!!!!I know several REALTORS that give back to their clients and the community, however I am always looking for idea on how you may give back (If you are willing to share) Here are the ways I have seen. This last weekend I went to two different Christmas events. ...

I LOVE BOOKS ANYWAY I CAN GET THEM, WHAT ABOUT YOU???? Nook, Kindle or the Good Ole Fashion Book?  With all of the rage for electronic books, I'm seriously considering purchasing one in which I can take with me at open houses due to the streamline, capabilities and user friendliness.  The Nook a...

HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN?????? I am confused!!                         I wrote a post that apparently was featured..  Other people thought it was featured - they congratulated me.  On my home page it said-Featured Posts -1. Now I will be honest -  I didn't really think much about being Featured unti...

DO WE REALLY HAVE A DAY OFF!!! Now I'm not a complainer I love chores...for one thing it means Its a home project not an office emergency.I tootled off to Home Depot purchased some insulation and plywood, and turned around to get the winterizing stabilize for the gas machines (almost left behind...

YOU REALLY NEED YOUR CAMERA ALL THE TIME!!!! I went for a late walk this evening, and strapped the camera case to my belt.  I considered leaving it home.  What, after all, will warrant a photo after 8:00 p.m.? Flashlight in hand, I walked the 1 1/2 miles from my home to the entrance to the Tucso...

EVERYONE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS!!! 30 people to buy for and so little time! Not to mention a budget! We like the  zoo passes we buy each year for the families to enjoy all year. But the kids want to open a gift. So yesterday, my shopping not even begun, I stopped at Borders. I wanted to buy two...