roy and dolores kelley phtographs: Deadline to Register Approaching! SportsFest 3K Run - 07/07/23 12:55 PM
Deadline to Register Approaching! SportsFest 3K Run
 
 
Ready to run? The 3rd annual SportsFest 3K Run takes place on Saturday, July 15 at 8 a.m. at Bohrer Park. All ages and abilities are welcome. Registration deadline is Wednesday, July 12. The 3K Run benefits Gaithersburg Youth and Teen Sports programs. Sign up today and show your support! Register here. Following the run, explore all things sports with free kids activities from 9 to 11 a.m.
 
Get full event details here.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.
 
 
Anthurium, 'Pandola', Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA
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Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Photograph by Roy Kelley
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roy and dolores kelley phtographs: Gaithersburg Holiday Closures and Recycling Schedule - 12/18/20 08:01 AM
Gaithersburg Holiday Closures and Recycling Schedule
Thursday, December 24 City facilities are operating on normal business hours, with the exception of the following: The Aquatic Center is closed. The Activity Center closes at 12 p.m. Recycling will be collected as scheduled. Friday, December 25 All City facilities are closed. Winter Lights Festival is closed. Recycling scheduled for collection will be collected Saturday, December 26. Loose leaf collection is suspended. The Police Department Administrative Offices are closed. Police patrol will remain on duty. For emergencies please call 911. For non-emergencies, please dial 301-279-8000 for dispatch. Thursday, December 31 City facilities are operating on normal business hours, with the exception of the following:The Aquatic Center is … (7 comments)

roy and dolores kelley phtographs: Book Recommendation: The Ashes of London by Andrew Taylor - 12/11/20 08:09 AM
Book Recommendation: The Ashes of London by Andrew Taylor
The Ashes of London (2016) is a murder mystery in the setting of London in 1666, at the time of the Great Fire, by international bestselling British crime writer Andrew Taylor. I enjoyed this novel and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and his books.
Andrew Taylor grew up in East Anglia. He read English at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and has an MA in Library, Archive and Information Science from University College London.
His first novel, Caroline Minuscule (1982), won the John Creasey Memorial Award of the Crime Writers' Association of … (11 comments)

roy and dolores kelley phtographs: Book Recommendation: Code Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon - 09/17/20 11:09 AM
Book Recommendation: Code Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon
 
Code Name Hélène (2020) is outstanding historical fiction based on the real-life story of socialite spy Nancy Wate by The New York Times bestselling American author Ariel Lawhon. Dolores and I enjoyed this book and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and her books.
 
Ariel Lawhon is the critically acclaimed, New York Times Bestselling author of THE WIFE, THE MAID, AND THE MISTRESS, FLIGHT OF DREAMS, I WAS ANASTASIA, and CODE NAME HELENE. Her books have been translated into numerous languages and have been Library Reads, … (13 comments)

roy and dolores kelley phtographs: New Barnes & Noble Location in Rockville, Maryland - 08/05/20 04:18 AM
New Barnes & Noble Location in Rockville, Maryland
 
Barnes & Noble to Open New Bookstore in Rockville, MD today, Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The  Relocated Store Has New Design, More Locally Catered Selection, and a B&N Café ROCKVILLE, MD   Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of a new bookstore in Rockville, Maryland on August 5, signaling another step in the bookseller’s transformation to more intimate and locally-focused bookstores. This new Barnes & Noble is a short distance from its former location, but with a fresh look, reimagined book layout, and a B&N Café.
The Congressional Plaza Barnes & Noble will open … (11 comments)

roy and dolores kelley phtographs: Pizza for dinner at home - 10/31/18 05:49 PM
Pizza for dinner at home
 
Chef Dolores was shopping at our local Aldi grocery store after having lunch with a friend. She decided to pick up a pizza for our dinner at home. She made a great selection.
We had a Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Rising Crust Supreme Pizza with sausage, pepperoni, peppers, block olives an onions. Give it a try!
My beverage selection was Colossal Seven, 7th Anniversary Scotch Ale from Port City Brewing Co. in Alexandria, Virginia. 8% Alc. by Vol. Another good selection.
 
Dahlia, American Dahlia Society Show, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 5523
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Photograph by Roy Kelley 
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roy and dolores kelley phtographs: Happiness Project in Kentlands: Hand Painted Stones - 10/31/18 04:23 PM
Happiness Project in Kentlands: Hand Painted Stones
 
Many Kentlands residents have found hand painted stones on their porches or steps. The stones and notes are  part of the Happiness Project by our neighbor Sheena Saydam. The stones are painted by young people in the community. 
Based on comments on Nextdoor Kentlands, this project has been a great success. A little stone can have such a positive impact on residents of our community. We have received three of the stones at our home and they will be good reminders to be happy every day and of the kindness of our neighbors.
ActiveRain Ambassador Debbie Reynolds has challenged blogger … (34 comments)

roy and dolores kelley phtographs: Halloween Safety Tips - 10/26/18 08:12 AM
Halloween Safety Tips
 
As families in Montgomery County, Maryland are making their plans for Halloween, the Montgomery County Police Department – 6th District would like to offer the following important safety reminders. Minimizing safety risks will help ensure a Happy Halloween for everyone.
 
1. “trick-or-treat” only in neighborhoods and at homes known to your family.
2. A parent, other familiar adult or responsible older sibling should always accompany younger children.
3. Older children should plan out a trick-or-treating route with their parents, wear a watch, carry a cell phone and return home at an agreed upon time.
4. Children should never approach … (19 comments)

roy and dolores kelley phtographs: Lemon-Blueberry Dutch Baby Recipe - 03/30/18 11:19 AM
Lemon-Blueberry Dutch Baby Recipe
 
Chef Dolores noticed an interesting recipe in Parade Magazine and made a Lemon-Blueberry Dutch Baby for our breakfast. This is like a giant popover and it was delicious. Click on the link to view and print the recipe.
Use this link to visit the parade.com food section. There may be other recipes that you will want to print.
 
Lemon-Blueberry Dutch Baby for breakfast at home IMG 4137
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Photograph by Roy Kelley 
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roy and dolores kelley phtographs: Facebook Group: Light and Sight Photography (L&S) - 03/13/18 11:41 AM
Facebook Group: Light and Sight Photography (L&S)
 
I am in the process of posting a series of blogs about Facebook groups in which I have some active experience. Photography is my hobby and many of the Facebook groups in which I participate relate to photography. If you share some of my interests, one of the groups that you may wish to consider is Light and Sight Photography (L&S) which has over 13,000 members. Like many groups, this one is based in another country so you have the opportunity to learn more about other cultures. Click on the link to reach the group.
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roy and dolores kelley phtographs: The Winery at Bull Run - 10/30/17 12:17 PM
The Winery at Bull Run
 
Chef Dolores and I were in Centreville, Virginia to visit the historical property what was occupied by my relatives from 1837-1904, Mount Gilead. While we were in the area, we decided to visit The Winery at Bull Run and that why I took this photograph.
Dick Greenberg has asked members of ActiveRain to submit photographs for his October challenge and I selected this photograph for the category Real Life, Travel/Places. 
This photograph was selected for the current ZipLocal phone directory cover for Centreville, Chantilly and Clifton, Virginia. If you live in the area, you may have this directory.
 
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roy and dolores kelley phtographs: Book Recommendation: Enemy of the State by Kyle Mills - 09/20/17 09:59 AM
Book Recommendation: Enemy of the State by Kyle Mills
 
Enemy of the State (2017) is volume number seventeen in the novels featuring international operative Mitch Rapp in the Vince Flynn series. Author Vince Flynn died on June 19, 2013 and the most recent three thrillers in this series were written by The New York Times bestselling author Kyle Mills. Dolores and I have enjoyed this series and recommend these books for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the authors and their books.
 
Books by Vince Flynn
 
Books by Kyle Mills
 
Goodreads Review of Enemy of the State
"After 9/11, the United … (15 comments)

roy and dolores kelley phtographs: Book Recommendation: Red Swan by P. T. Deutermann - 09/04/17 05:15 PM
Book Recommendation: Red Swan by P. T. Deutermann
 
Red Swan (2017) is the latest thriller by one of my favorite American authors, P. T. Deutermann. Dolores and I have read all of his many novels and recommend them for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and his books.
 
Books by P. T. Deutermann
 
Goodreads Review of Red Swan
"Set in contemporary Washington D.C., Red Swan begins with an ominous phone call from Carson McGill, the Deputy Director of Operations in the CIA, to retired CIA officer Preston Allender. Henry Wallace is dead. A behind-the-scenes operator at the CIA, … (19 comments)

roy and dolores kelley phtographs: Maryland ActiveRain MeetUp Memories - 08/26/17 07:19 AM
Maryland ActiveRain MeetUp Memories
 
Mary Yonkers is one of my favorite bloggers in the ActiveRain network and I subscribe to her blogs.  Mary teaches real estate classes and is always on the leading edge of what is happening in the industry. 
In January, 2013 Mary told me that she and her husband Dave were planning to get away from some of the cold weather in Erie, PA and would be taking a vacation in the south.  We decided to get together when they reached Maryland. Mary's sister, Irene Benoit, lives in Frederick, Maryland and we selected Frederick as the meet up location.
We decided to have … (34 comments)

roy and dolores kelley phtographs: Book Recommendation: Billionaire by Peter James - 07/02/17 04:25 PM
Book Recommendation: Billionaire by Peter James
 
Billionaire (1983, Reissued 2015) is the third novel, a financial thriller, by British author of crime fiction Peter James. This book was not successful when first published but was a bestseller when reissued decades later. Click on the links to learn more about the author and his books.
 
"City stockbroker Alex Rocq leads a comfortable life – with a luxury flat in London, a country cottage, a very expensive car, and a lucrative job that still leaves time for leisure. But all this isn’t enough. After receiving a tip-off, Alex decides to play the commodities market for … (12 comments)

roy and dolores kelley phtographs: Happy Hour at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Gaithersburg, MD - 05/04/17 09:26 AM
Happy Hour at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Gaithersburg, MD
 
Chef Dolores wanted to use an old gift card and we went to Ruth's Chris Steak House for happy hour. Two Oceans Chardonnay from the Western Cape of South Africa was very good and we tried the crab balls and the shrimp in a spicy sauce from the happy hour specials list. This is a good place to go for happy hour if you want a very attractive upscale and quiet location to discuss business or private matters. We were the only people at the bar.
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roy and dolores kelley phtographs: Christmas Holiday Decorations in Colonial Williamsburg - 12/06/16 11:46 AM
Christmas Holiday Decorations in Colonial Williamsburg
 
One of the pleasures of visiting Colonial Williamsburg during the holiday season is seeing all of the decorations in natural materials.  Those that enjoy making their own decorations will be inspired by the traditional themes that always delight the eyes in this unique setting.
Dolores and I try to visit Colonial Williamsburg several times each year with cameras in hand. Dolores always wants to visit the colonial kitchen at the Palace and the Benjamin Powell house to get ideas for traditional recipes.
 
Colonial Williamsburg Wreath
Photograph by Roy Kelley
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roy and dolores kelley phtographs: Brookside Gardens, Montgomery County, Maryland - 10/03/16 03:49 AM
Brookside Gardens, Montgomery County, Maryland
 
Brookside Gardens in Montgomery County, Maryland is one of the favorite destinations for visitors to the Washington, DC area. Gardens especially appeal to international travelers since you do not need to be able to speak English to enjoy beautiful flowers and plants.
Have an outstanding week.  Enjoy the colors of the season with your camera in hand.
 
Bee, Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5247
 
Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5248
 
Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5246
 
Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5244
 
Butterfly, Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5250
 
Butterfly, Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5249
Photographs by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera 
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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roy and dolores kelley phtographs: Book Recommendation: The Black Widow by Daniel Silva - 09/22/16 10:34 AM
Book Recommendation: The Black Widow by Daniel Silva
 
The Black Widow (2016) is the latest novel and #16 in the series featuring art restorer and spy in Israel's secret intelligence service Gabriel Allon by The New York Times bestselling American author Daniel Silva. If you enjoy spy novels, you will love this outstanding series. Dolores and I have read all of Silva's books and recommend them for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about this author and his books.
 
"Legendary spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon is poised to become the chief of Israel’s secret intelligence service. But on … (9 comments)

roy and dolores kelley phtographs: Orchid, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 8267 - 07/27/16 04:07 AM
Orchid, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 8267
 
You can expect to see some beautiful and unusual orchids on display when you visit the very large conservatory at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. You will want to have your camera in hand!
 
Orchid, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 8267
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Photograph by Roy Kelley 
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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