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2013
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Flowers for You - Maryland Dahlias If you follow my blogs, you know that Dolores and I like to photograph flowers. Dahlias are among our favorites because they are seen in many sizes and colors and have the benefit of blooming for a long time in our garden. Maryland is a great location for gro...
03/12/2013
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George Washington's Mount Vernon The celebration of Presidents' Day and George Washington's Birthday is a very good reminder for all us to plan to visit George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, Museum and Gardens this year. Dolores and I have annual passes and that is what we recommend for you...
03/12/2013
Tulips in the Garden: George Washington's Mount Vernon When I suggest a visit to George Washington's Mount Vernon, the images of tulips may not be your first thoughts. However, when you visit Mount Vernon during the spring, you will want to allow time to spend in the gardens. The tulips will...
03/12/2013
George Washington's Mount Vernon - Slave Quarters When you visit George Washington's Mount Vernon, there is much to see. You start at the Orientation Center and then tour the Mansion and the many outbuildings, the Washington Tomb, the gardens and the farm demonstrations. We like to have lunch...
03/12/2013
Coolest small town... Lancaster, PA real estate professional Michael J. Perry tells us about Lititz, the coolest small town in America. Dolores and I enjoy visits to the Lancaster area and suggest that your include Lancaster and Lititz in your travel plans. Please go to the original blog if you w...
03/12/2013
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Get a grip on perspective Flower Mound, Texas real estate professional Gary Woltal reminds us to concentrate on the really important stuff. I subscribe to Gary's blogs and suggest that you do the same. Please to to the original blog if you wish to leave comments that will be seen by Gary. ...
03/12/2013
Photograph Identifies Kentlands Neighborhood Thief Dolores and I noticed that the seeds in our bird feeder were going down rather quickly but we had noticed only a few birds this week. Dolores, with her camera in hand, captured a photograph of the Kentlands neighborhood thief. A squirrel was ...
03/12/2013
Estate Planning: Funding a down payment for family members Some seniors may wish to help family members with the cash needed for a down payment for a home purchase. The annual gift tax exclusion is ideal for this situation. For the year 2013, the annual gift exclusion was raised to $14,000 p...
03/12/2013
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Beretta USA may move 300 jobs from Maryland Would your state welcome this 500 year old family owned company? Beretta USA produces over 100,000 guns annually and the U.S. headquarters is located in Accokeek, Maryland, in Prince George's County. The attorney for the company has commented, as r...
03/12/2013
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Make a Difference: Use Less Gaithersburg residents are making their commitments to change some habits for the benefit of our environment as we approach Make a Difference Day on Friday, April 5, 2013. Small actions can add up to significant savings in our consumption of water, energy, and other...
03/12/2013
