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Book Festival Poetry Contest FinalistsThe Gaithersburg Book Festival has selected the finalists for its annual high school poetry contest. This year’s theme, “Civic Duty,” inspired more than 130 young poets around the region to share their powerful and though-provoking perspectives. The top three...
04/22/2025
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ChatGPT.com Articles on Bob "RealMan" Timm I made this request on ChatGPT.com and received the following two articles.Write an article about the blogging experience of Bob "RealMan" Timm on ActiveRain and include information on his real estate and notary public career.Response 1Bob "RealMan" Tim...
04/22/2025
Book Recommendation: Battle Mountain by C. J. BoxI enjoyed reading Battle Mountain (2025) by C. J. Box and recommend his books for your reading list. Dolores and I have read all of his many novels. Click on the link to reach the website. This is book #25 of the Joe Pickett series. Outlaw falconer...
04/22/2025
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Unbreakable doesn’t mean you’ll never feel pain or sadness. It doesn’t mean you won’t stumble or doubt yourself. What it does mean is that even in your hardest moments, there is a core of courage, love, and faith that cannot be shattered. "You may not control all the storms in your life, but yo...
04/22/2025
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Strawberries and Cream Scone MixChef Dolores made some scones using the Strawberries and Cream Scone Mix from King Authur Baking Company and they were delicious. Click on the link to reach the website. Dolores has used many of the King Authur products.Bring the taste of a perfect summer pairing t...
04/21/2025
Book Recommendation: The Queens of Crime by Marie BenedictI enjoyed reading The Queens of Crime (2025) by Marie Benedict and recommend this novel for your reading list. Click on the link to reach the website.The New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie returns with a thri...
04/21/2025
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A recipe from the kitchen of Will Hamm. While it is true that seafood bisque are a delight, this delicacy is rather easy to make and its ingredients are ridiculously common. In 30 minutes or less, you would be dishing out a pot of this goodness. Ingredients Crab and seafood bisque require simp...
04/21/2025
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Free Rides on Earth DayCelebrate Earth Day with a FREE ride! On Tuesday, April 22, all Montgomery County, Maryland Ride On buses—Flex, Flash, extRa and more—are fare-free! Reduce emissions, skip traffic, and help protect Our Power, Our PlanetInfo: https://ow.ly/xcbV50VB6vM #EarthDay2025This is a ...
04/20/2025
Unlicensed Paving Crews Targeting NeighborhoodsMontgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is warning residents about a rise in driveway paving scams after receiving multiple reports recently from homeowners. These scams involve unlicensed workers offering low-cost paving or resurfaci...
04/20/2025
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“You know you're getting older when you want your tech tools to track your vital signs.” -Unknown “You know you're getting older when you want your tech tools to track your vital signs.” -Unknown I’ve resisted buying a smartwatch for as long as they've existed. It’s not that I’m anti-tech. I ...
04/20/2025