By Jeffrey D. Carlson, CFP® You’ve heard these words before – the direction of the stock market – particularly over short time periods – is very difficult to predict. Look no further than the recovery in stocks that began, unannounced, in early March 2009. That period of time represents yet another case where, just when [...]
By Emily Owen Take note, Maryland—we have a pair of international stars in our own back yard! Local husband and wife team, Laura Cannon and Tim Mulosmanaj, are climbing their way to the top in The Next Top Spiritual Author contest. Think Top Chef, but without the glitz, glamour, and bacon. The competition began in [...]
June 16, 2010, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road Woodstock, MD 21163. The Howard County Green Business Council, after a couple of successful networking events is officially going live! This event will have networking, some fun and relaxing and an opportunity to meet green businesses in Howard County. Check out [...]
Every Friday, June 18 – Sept 3, 2010. Just across the Howard County line on Fredrick Road, Catonsville, has great fun for the whole family on Friday nights. For 12 weeks there will be a free concert in the heart of Catonsville. After the music is over you can find some of the best resturants in [...]
Our pooch or as I refer to her “My furry daughter” is Lexie, 7 years old, born on May 16, 2003. Lexie was 1 of 9 pups born, part standard poodle and part lab. When our daughter picked her out she said she wanted a sister. Lexie is always giving, very smart, loves her family [...]
Over the years I have learned many lessons from my three dogs. I have learned how to love unconditionally, how to be patient, how to throw a ball, how to put food up high on the counters, and how to forgive over and over again! However, my dog Major and my neighbor’ dog Maggie have [...]
By Susan Costenbader A group of 40 young ladies sporting bright pink t-shirts, where among the participants in the June 10, 2010, Howard County Library 5K Race in Columbia. These 3-8 grade runners were completing their first 5K race, as members of Girls on the Run. Started in 1996 in North Carolina, this non-profit educates [...]
Victoria DeMarco-Beck expressed the frustration she endured 8 years ago when she was a bridesmaid and had to make the dreaded wedding favors. She spent 8 hours with the other lucky ladies making 400 handmade chocolate boxes that would adorn every place setting. As the day wore on Victoria became better and better at making these [...]
Okay, so this isn’t a pet story, but I guess this guy could be considered a new neighbor. There is a family of ground hogs living under our deck and this is one of the youngsters. They’re doing a good job of digging up the yard, but I guess they think they’re renovating their home:
By Connie Ballenger Though no shots were fired, no blood spilled, and no injuries sustained, a battle was waged June 4th and 5th at Hammond High School in Columbia. Unlike most fights, this one was peaceful, calm, and all the warriors were on the same side. Their common enemy – cancer. The encounter lasted 12 [...]
