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2018 

Happy Hour Wine Selection: J. W. Morris California Chardonnay Chef Dolores and I dropped by Pinky & Pepe's Grape Escape in Kentlands for happy hour and tried the J.W. Morris California Chardonnay. We enjoyed this selection and will order it again. You may also wish to try this inexpensive white w...
02/28/2018
Lunch from Ming's Asian Bistro in Kentlands Chef Dolores was doing some shopping and stopped at Ming's Asian Bistro in Kentlands to pick up our lunch to have at home. She selected the hot and sour soup, General Tso's Chicken and Orange Chicken. The food was excellent and the portions were large e...
02/28/2018
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Your desire for gain is only one side of the goal achievement process. Can you answer this question?  Why are you in real estate or whatever business you are in?  Without knowing this how will you find you motivation to overcome obstactes and achieve your goals?  Motivation comes from within and ...
02/28/2018
Wine Tasting at Pinky & Pepe's Grape Escape in Kentlands Chef Dolores and I attended the regular Friday evening wine tasting at Pinky & Pepe's Grape Escape in Kentlands. This is a great place to visit with neighbors and to meet new friends.We tasted four wines and our favorite was Hoopla Chardonn...
02/27/2018
Kentlands Community Happy Hour, Friday, March 2nd The next Kentlands Community Happy Hour, an adults only event sponsored by the Kentlands Citizens Assembly, is scheduled for Friday, March 2, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Kentlands Clubhouse. There is no charge for this event but you do need ...
02/27/2018
1. Give up your need to always be right. Would I rather be right or would I rather be kind? Wayne Dyer   2. Give up your need for control. A man can fall many times, but he isn't a failure until he begins to blame somebody else. John Burroughs   3. Give up your limiting beliefs. A belief is not ...
02/27/2018
Craft Beer Suggestion: Alpha Initiative #01 from Flying Dog Brewery I recently discovered a new favorite craft beer. Alpha Initiative #01 is a limited release selection that is part of the Pilot IPA Series from Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland. If you enjoy IPAs, this is one that you sho...
02/26/2018
Book Recommendation: The Deceivers by Alex Berenson The Deceivers (2018) is the 12th thriller featuring CIA operative John Wells by The New York Times bestselling American author Alex Berenson. Dolores and I have read all of the novels in this series and recommend them for your reading list. Clic...
02/26/2018
IDX is an acronym standing for Internet Data Exchange. It is also an umbrella term that is used cover software, standards, and policies concerning the display of property listing information on real estate websites. For property brokers and agents, IDX is what facilitates members of a given MLS t...
02/26/2018
White Wine Selection: The Naked Grape Pinot Grigio Chef Dolores was preparing some happy hour at home snacks and I selected The Naked Grape Pinot Grigio, a California white wine. This wine is available in a 3L box that is very convenient for refrigerator storage. Yes, I know that some of my reade...
02/25/2018