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2015 

Book Recommendation: The Promise by Robert Crais The Promise (2015) is the latest Elvis Cole an Joe Pike Novel by New York Times Bestselling author Robert Crais. I usually take a book with me when I go to medical appointments to read while I am waiting. During a visit to my plastic surgeon, the d...
12/23/2015
The title of this post comes straight out of the movie Cool Hand Luke and it has become a catchphrase because it really speaks to a real dilemma. Sometimes we may say we are communicating when we are really only talking to ourselves.  I think most would agree that our real purpose for communicat...
12/23/2015
Happy Hour Blogging Beverage: Nice Belgian Style Golden Ale, Flying Dog Brewery Dolores and I went to a Saturday afternoon beer tasting at the Flying Dog Brewery located in Frederick, Maryland. One of the limited release ales that we tried was Nice Belgian Style Golden Ale. In an earlier blog, I ...
12/23/2015
"The actual Christmas season isn't joyous for everyone.   As a matter of fact, it can be downright difficult. While everyone makes such a big deal about the joy of family, many suffer loneliness and we need to be sensitive to that.  As you celebrate with your family and friends, be mindful of tho...
12/23/2015
Spending time with a friend, visiting the elderly or sick, offering to run errands or surprising someone with a special treat are wonderful appreciated gifts that can't be bought in stores. Put the promise in writing as an IOU and build the anticipation. Remind the person you will be calling to s...
12/23/2015
Take time today to reach out to others. Embark with full presence on this journey we call life and make a difference for those around you.  In order to arrive at a destination, one must travel through. It must be done in person so your presence is required. As Robert Frost said: “The best way out...
12/23/2015
Blogging Beverage: Naughty Belgian Style Dark Ale   Dolores and I recently enjoyed a Saturday afternoon beer tasting session at the Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland. One of our limited release selections was Naughty Belgian Style Dark Ale. This is an ale to try if you want to add some sp...
12/23/2015
Pinterest Board: Cake Recipes If you are baking cakes for the holiday season, you may wish to explore some new recipes. Pinterest is now one of the best places to search for free recipes. Please visit my Cake Recipes board on Pinterest where you will find over 1,100 cake recipe suggestions.Blog y...
12/22/2015
2016 Benjamin Moore Color of the Year If I asked my dad to describe 2016 Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year, he’d say that’s a no-color, color.   Meet 2016 Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year - Simply White OC-117 or 2143-70. http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/for-your-home/benjamin-moore-color-t...
12/22/2015
Thieves don't just steal Christmas presents before Christmas. Are You Telling Thieves What You Got for Christmas? Thieves don't just steal Christmas presents before Christmas. They do it after Christmas too when it is easy to see what people have gotten. All they have to do is look at all the box...
12/22/2015
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