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2020
Poppy Flowered Anemone, Mona Lisa, Longwood Gardens This photograph, by Dolores, was well received when I posted it in Facebook groups this morning. I hope you like it. Stay at home and have a very special weekend. Poppy Flowered Anemone, Mona Lisa, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 150...
03/28/2020
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Have you tried the Jordan's Skinny Syrups? During normal times, Chef Dolores has picked up a bottle or two or Jordan's Skinny Syrups when shopping at Bed Bath and Beyond. That store is now closed and we are staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic. So, Dolores went to Amazon Prime and orde...
03/28/2020
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The wonders and beauty of life are all around you, right now, right where you are. Why is it that optimists seem to be so much happier than pessimists? There is something really wonderful about optimists. They're fun to be around, aren't they? No matter how bad their situation, optimists ca...
03/28/2020
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What we all are up against is change! Think about it. We have had our routines disrupted, paused and threatened. Now is a good time to assess yourself, values, patience levels and priorities. Put this time to good use. Adapt & explore! We are in a cause and effect mode mixed with mild-panic...
03/28/2020
Montgomery County, Maryland - Playgrounds Use Prohibited Use of playgrounds in our parks is prohibited. Some of our playgrounds will be closed off with fencing because visitors are ignoring signs and messages. We know the importance of parks and trails during this difficult time. Please, be smart...
03/27/2020
Gaithersburg Bulk Pick Up and Loose Leaf Collection Cancelled Reminder! With limited public works crews focusing on essential tasks, bulk pick up & loose leaf collection are suspended.While we know many of you are using this time to spring clean, please do not put bulk items out and do NOT rake l...
03/27/2020
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In our current situation the biggest obstacle is FEAR. This is not outside. Fear is internal; it’s in our head. Fear is the great crippler of human potential. There’s also an acronym that uses the letters F, E, A, and R that defines what fear is. F – false E – emotions A – appearing R – real ...
03/27/2020
Chromebooks for Students in Montgomery County, Maryland MCPS is providing laptops to students with a need to ensure they can access instruction from home. Laptopchromebook distribution will begin Thursday, March 26. Devices are in limited supply and are reserved for students who do not have acces...
03/26/2020
Montgomery County, MD Schools and Libraries Closures Governor Larry Hogan and State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon announced today, March 25, that they are extending the closure of all Maryland public schools until April 24, 2020. All Montgomery County Public Schools buildings will be clo...
03/26/2020
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Restore your self confidence and feel more in control by DOING. As most of us find ourselves COVID-19 self quarantined and/or isolated in one way or another, I thought it a good time to discuss anxiety. With the current state of the world more people are finding themselves experiencing som...
03/26/2020
