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2017 

Book Recommendation: In This Grave Hour by Jacqueline Winspear In This Grave Hour (2017) is book number thirteen in the series featuring Maisie Dobbs during the aftermath of World War I and now at the beginning of World War II by The New York Times bestselling author Jacqueline Winspear. Dolores ...
04/10/2017
The meat was absolutely melt in your mouth with great flavor! Red Wine Braised Short Ribs   This recipe is perfect when you are really busy, but want a nice dinner when you eventually finish working for the day.    I put this in the crock pot, and my home smells so good as I walk in the door!   T...
04/10/2017
Wine Tasting: Great Shoals Winery Dolores and I enjoyed tasting a selection of wines from Great Shoals Winery during a recent visit to the Carroll County Farmers Market in Westminster, Maryland. We were not familiar with this winery and now need to visit their tasting room.  They are located at 1...
04/09/2017
Wings of Fancy Annual Live Butterfly & Caterpillar Exhibit  I look forward to the annual  Wings of Fancy Live Butterfly and Caterpillar Exhibit at Brookside gardens in Montgomery County, Maryland. Dolores and I always enjoy photographing the butterflies.The location is the Brookside Gardens South...
04/09/2017
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Doing your best is a mindset . . . . and not to settle for anything less than your best effort. The Peace of Mind  “Success is peace of mind in knowing you did your best.” John Wooden 1910 – 2010, American Basketball Player and Coach, Won 10 NCAA National Championship at UCLA in 12 years       As...
04/09/2017
Orchid, Brookside Gardens, Montgomery County, Maryland IMG_2643  Orchid, Brookside Gardens, Montgomery County, Maryland IMG_2643Photograph by Roy Kelley, Canon PowerShot G11 CameraRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
04/08/2017
April Photowalk at Green Spring Gardens Green Spring Gardens, located at 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22312, is a location that has not yet been discovered by many of the residents of the Metro Area of the District of Columbia.  This 27 acre public garden is worth a visit with you...
04/08/2017
Dogwood Winter is when there is a drastic change in temperature mimicking wintertime weather. It's Time to Get Out the Jackets for Dogwood Winter  Dogwood Trees starting blooming this week and I knew Dogwood Winter wasn't far behind. The weatherman has declared that frost is a strong possibility ...
04/08/2017
Commenting is an opportunity to share information, provide another perspective or opinion, share a compliment, and for the writer, as well as others who comment, a way to get to know you better. Not commenting could be a missed opportunity. Are You Missing Opportunities on ActiveRain?   Life is f...
04/08/2017
Durango Burgers for Lunch at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Dolores and I had Durango Burgers (Chile spiced, pepper jack cheese, pickles, fried onions, roasted garlic ranch dressing, brioche bun) for lunch at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Gaithersburg. We shared Cider Slaw and Seasoned Steak Fries. D...
04/07/2017