Over the past twenty five (25) years, the retired police officers at Street Smarts of Maryland have devoted their entire lives to protecting our communities. During their law enforcement careers, these individuals have seen firsthand the devastation that can be created every time that someone makes a mistake when they are behind the wheel of [...]
The path from grief to giving is a narrow, winding and bumpy road that most people would avoid if given the option. However, there is a woman in our community who navigates this road and who is attempting to widen, straighten and smooth the passageway for those who come after her. For Portia A. Scott [...]
With the recent oil spill in the Gulf Coast, current drought conditions across the country and recent damaging, record high temperatures, my attention is repeatedly drawn to the environmental mess we face. I am also reminded that I agreed to write an article for The Village Connector about simple ways each of us can pitch [...]
As an alternative animal wellness service provider, my path leads to new experiences all the time. I never know who I am going to meet or where the path will take me. Recently my journey landed me in a place where gentle giants dwell. You would never know the place existed unless you were looking [...]
The National Timeshare Owners Association (NTOA) has launched a consumer education program in an effort to educate consumers on the value and benefits of vacation ownership. The NTOA, created exclusively by and for timeshare owners, provides support, education, and advocacy services to people who own timeshares and who are exploring timeshare ownership. The timeshare association [...]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like not to worry about your business? To feel so confident that you could go away on vacation? What if you are having work done at your home, but you have to work and need someone to be there for the contractor? Maybe you just need someone [...]
A monthly MOM’s networking event held at today La Madeleine Restaurant in Columbia, Maryland. Many women in various businesses attended. Some of the various businesses represented were in industries such as Insurance, Accountants, Investors, Organizers, Florist, Virtual Assistants, Home Décor, Embroider, Eco-Friendly and Essential Oils, a Life Coach, a local Children’s Party Facility, Mobile Advertising, [...]
So I wanted to share with you a great activity you can do for free, it is called Geocaching. Basically, all over the world people have been Geocaching around you and you probably have never noticed it! Geocaching is basically a more advanced version of a treasure hunt. There are “Caches” hidden in parks and [...]
By Connie Ballenger When several members of the congregation talked to Rev. Dr. Anders (“Andy”) Lunt about becoming pastor of Glen Mar United Methodist Church in Ellicott City in the late 1970s, they had to resort to using the church’s “potential” to entice him. The congregation’s pastor at the time had health issues and, consequently, [...]
Inheriting money is typically a gift from someone close to you that deserves to be cherished and put to good use. If managed well, the benefit to you can far exceed what even the best-intentioned benefactor might have imagined. If you are like many baby boomers, you either have or are likely to receive some [...]
