Three Notch Trail – Melting Snow
Images I captured on my run today. Good times :)
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Cold Winter Morning on the River
It’s just fabulously cold this morning.
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The milk is all gone… snicker
There must be a snowstorm in DC. Haha
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Apple Tysons Corner – I love this place
The redesign makes the store seems bigger and brighter. It doesn’t seem busy for the week before Christmas… Although it looks as though they’ve moved the Genius desk to the back of the store where they used to hold classes.
Staff has always been helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. Tonight was no different :)
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So. Maryland, So Good – Farms for the Holidays
Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission
The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission produces mini guides throughout the year to promote farms and related business in the Southern Maryland Region. Specifically, to highlight and aid diversification as the region transitions away from its tobacco-dependent economy.
Southern Maryland Winter Farm Guide
The Winter Farm guide of 2009/2010 is a comprehensive collection of farms and business that produce, sell, or process various seasonal goods. Of course quite a few are Christmas or Holiday related, they even have a list of Holiday events and Activities. If you’re looking for a unique gift, a fresh cut Christmas Tree, even a Winery, or fresh meat or poultry, the guide an excellent directory to refer and locate for your special someone.
Farms for the Holidays
These are the items listed in the So. Maryland So Good… Winter Farm Guide:
- Christmas Trees and Trimmings
- Winter Vegetables
- Holiday Events and Activities
- Gifts from Southern Maryland Farms
- Flowers, Plants and Home Decor
- Firewood
- Wine
- Turkey, Poultry and Eggs
- Meat and Seafood
For an interactive Farm Guide and to Deck the Holiday Halls, get Feasts from the Farm, see days, hours and locations of the listed business and farms visit So. Maryland, So Good…
Waterstop on Three Notch Trail
No matter the time of year, fresh water is here. They even put out a bowl for your pooch too.
It’s very nice of them to do so. I certainly appreciate it :)
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Farmers Feed Your Family – It’s easy to forget
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St Charles Maryland, Our Green Community
It’s possible. It’s economically feasible. It’s second nature.
Welcome to St. Charles—the model for 21st century green living. St. Charles proves that, when planned thoughtfully, a city can stimulate the economy in a way that also protects and nurtures the natural environment, all while creating an enduring community for generations to come. Read More
On November 30th, American Community Properties Trust (ACPT) announced the launch of St. Charles’s Green City initiative. Calling it “the most comprehensive smart green community development project in the United States today”, St. Charles’s 9,100 acre planned community will create a green culture, not just as an idea but as a way of life.
The Green City initiative includes 4,000 undeveloped acres, as well as retrofitting more than 12,000 existing homes and four million square feet of existing commercial space in St. Charles.
Current houses and businesses are being retrofitted to save energy and water with the installation of:
Energy Star appliances
Low-flow shower heads
Dual-flush toilets
SMECO Smart Thermostats
Low-E glass windows
CFL bulbs
“This transformation will enable 40% of Charles County’s residents to live on approximately 2% of its land. The community, which currently has a population of 40,000 will double in size, but use less energy and water than the 40,000 are presently using,” said Steve Griessel, CEO of Maryland-based ACPT.
ACPT has partnered with various companies to make this possible including St. Charles County government, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO), IBM and the College of Southern Maryland. To help green city become a reality, they are applying for various federal, state, and local stimulus incentive funds.
Green City will also create over 1,000 new jobs initially, and 20,000 over the next 10-15 years.
Wow, this is great news!
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Seagulls Enjoying the Sunshine
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Seagulls and waterfowl enjoy a cool crisp day with warm sunshine along the Patuxent River in Benedict, MD.