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2014 

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$10 lifetime Senior Pass to National Parks   Dolores and I like to visit the Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.  It is a great time to visit National Parks to enjoy the beautiful colors of autumn. We use our Senior Pass for free admission to the park. One of the readily av...
10/29/2014

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Blogging Beverage: Brawler, brewed by Yards Brewing Company   If you have followed my blogs on blogging beverages, you already know that Dolores and I like to sample beer and wine as we search for new favorites. This series, by the way, has no commercial purpose. This is just an excuse to have a ...
10/29/2014

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National Cat Day at Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial Kitties   Dolores and I are annual members of Colonial Williamsburg and the area is one of our favorite travel destinations. Regular visitors get to know the Colonial kitties by name and favorite locations in the historic area.  Cat lovers will ...
10/29/2014

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Book Recommendation: The Jury Master by Robert Dugoni   The Jury Master (2006), a New York Times Bestseller by Robert Dugoni is a legal thriller that you may wish to add to your reading list.  “Attorney David Sloane is beginning to suspect that his professional success stems not from extraordinar...
10/29/2014

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 Halloween Safety Reminder from the Gaithersburg Police Department   The following notice is being distributed by the Kentlands Community Watch program. Parents are reminded to take extra care when the kids are out trick or treating. The Halloween bounty in Kentlands attracts children from many o...
10/28/2014

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Gayle Rich-Boxman recommends that we should shake off the frustrations to get back to normal in moments. Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments. Fishhawk Lake-A Tip from the Dog-How to Get Back to Neutral I have observed this behavior for years now and wanted to share a simp...
10/28/2014

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This Dutch Apple Pancake sure looks good. Thanks to Alexandra Seigel for sharing the recipe. Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments. This is the time of the year when fresh apples abound, and Ron requests Dutch Apple Pancake for breakfast.  We have used Williams Sonoma's rec...
10/28/2014

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Blogging Beverage: Josephsbrau Oktoberfest   A good German style lager to try at this time of the year is Trader Joe's Josephsbrau Oktoberfest brewed and bottled by Josephsbrau Brewing Company in San Jose, California.  Sadly, the Trader Joe's store in Gaithersburg, Maryland does not sell beer and...
10/28/2014

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Book Recommendation: The Rest is Silence by James R. Benn   The Rest is Silence (2014) by James R. Benn is the latest novel in his Billy Boyle World War II Mystery Series. There are eight previous books by this author and you will want to read all of them. Use the provided links to learn more.  U...
10/28/2014

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Smoke alarm tips from Montgomery County Fire & Rescue   The following smoke alarm tips were provided by Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Life Safety Education in Montgomery County, Maryland.  It is a good idea to follow these recommendations and check smoke alarms every month. If you have battery ...
10/27/2014
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