Journalist @baltimoresun writer artist runner #amwriting Chaplain PIO #partylikeajournalist

Journalist @baltimoresun writer artist runner #amwriting Chaplain PIO #partylikeajournalist
Journalist @baltimoresun writer artist runner #amwriting Md Troopers Assoc #20 & Westminster Md Fire Dept Chaplain PIO #partylikeajournalist

Saturday, September 17, 2016

Fetticini Alfredo with great folks at Mediterraneo

Fetticini Alfredo with great folks at Mediterraneo in the Westminster Shopping Center. Looking forward to the restaurant moving the forks in Westminster near the Carroll Arts County. Sat. Sept. 17, 2016

Last night we hung-out at the fire house with folks


Last night we hung-out at the fire house with folks. Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. Fri. Sept. 16, 2016.




Last night we hung-up at the fire house with folks

Last night we hung-up at the fire house with folks. Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. Sat. Sept. 16, 2016.

Friday, September 16, 2016

IHOP for dinner with Caroline. #hotfridaynightdate

IHOP for dinner with Caroline. We miss eating at IHOP with Brenda and Gil. Just saying. #hotfridaynightdate

IHOP for dinner with Caroline. #hotfridaynightdate

IHOP for dinner with Caroline. We miss eating at IHOP with Brenda and Gil. Just saying. #hotfridaynightdate

IHOP for dinner with Caroline. #hotfridaynightdate

IHOP for dinner with Caroline. We miss eating at IHOP with Brenda and Gil. Just saying. #hotfridaynightdate

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Really appreciated the Marine color guard and the Carroll County Young Marines retiring of the flag ceremony...

Really appreciated the Marine color guard and the Carroll County Young Marines retiring of the flag ceremony and Taps at the 11Sept2001 remembrance at the Carroll Co. Ag. Center. Sept. 16, 2016. Semper Fi.

Really appreciated the Marine color guard and the Carroll County Young Marines retiring of the flag ceremony...

Really appreciated the Marine color guard and the Carroll County Young Marines retiring of the flag ceremony and Taps at the 11Sept2001 remembrance at the Carroll Co. Ag. Center. Sept. 16, 2016. Semper Fi.

Really appreciated the Marine color guard and the Carroll County Young Marines retiring of the flag ceremony...


Really appreciated the Marine color guard and the Carroll County Young Marines retiring of the flag ceremony and Taps at the 11Sept2001 remembrance at the Carroll Co. Ag. Center. Sept. 16, 2016. Semper Fi.

Ag Carroll Co MD Ag Center, Dayhoff photos flag, Flag, Military Marines, 

If you ever wondered why there is a special bond between Vietnam era vets and the police...

If you ever wondered why there is a special bond between Vietnam era vets and the police – read the caption on this display at the Carroll. Co. Ag Center carefully. Just saying. Sept. 11, 2016. Been there – got the t-shirt. We stand behind the thin blue line.

If you ever wondered why there is a special bond between Vietnam era vets and the police...

If you ever wondered why there is a special bond between Vietnam era vets and the police – read the caption on this display at the Carroll. Co. Ag Center carefully. Just saying. Sept. 11, 2016. Been there – got the t-shirt. We stand behind the thin blue line.

If you ever wondered why there is a special bond between Vietnam era vets and the police...

If you ever wondered why there is a special bond between Vietnam era vets and the police – read the caption on this display at the Carroll. Co. Ag Center carefully. Just saying. Sept. 11, 2016. Been there – got the t-shirt. We stand behind the thin blue line.

Big Thanks to Tom Becker for putting together the great events at the Ag Center on Sept. 11, 2016

Big Thanks to Tom Becker, 2nd from the left, a fellow Marine, for putting together the great events at the Ag Center for an 11Spt2001 remembrance. Thx. Next year will be even better. Sept. 11, 2016

Big Thanks to Tom Becker for putting together the great events at the Ag Center on Sept. 11, 2016

Big Thanks to Tom Becker, 2nd from the left, a fellow Marine, for putting together the great events at the Ag Center for an 11Spt2001 remembrance. Thx. Next year will be even better. Sept. 11, 2016

Big Thanks to Tom Becker for putting together the great events at the Ag Center on Sept. 11, 2016

Big Thanks to Tom Becker, 2nd from the left, a fellow Marine, for putting together the great events at the Ag Center for an 11Spt2001 remembrance. Thx. Next year will be even better. Sept. 11, 2016

Dinner earlier today at the fire station with Vocelli pizza

Dinner earlier today at the fire station with Vocelli pizza. A shout-out to Vocelli pizza for supporting firefighters and EMS personnel. Thx. Sept. 11, 2016

Dinner earlier today at the fire station with Vocelli pizza

Dinner earlier today at the fire station with Vocelli pizza. A shout-out to Vocelli pizza for supporting firefighters and EMS personnel. Thx. Sept. 11, 2016

Dinner earlier today at the fire station with Vocelli pizza

Dinner earlier today at the fire station with Vocelli pizza. A shout-out to Vocelli pizza for supporting firefighters and EMS personnel. Thx. Sept. 11, 2016

At the CC AG Center to represent the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept.

At the CC AG Center to represent the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. at the 11Sept2001 remembrance. Sept. 11, 2016 Great community event looking forward to seeing more folks out there next year.

At the CC AG Center to represent the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept.

At the CC AG Center to represent the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. at the 11Sept2001 remembrance. Sept. 11, 2016 Great community event looking forward to seeing more folks out there next year.

At the CC AG Center to represent the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept.

At the CC AG Center to represent the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. at the 11Sept2001 remembrance. Sept. 11, 2016 Great community event looking forward to seeing more folks out there next year.

With the USMC color guard retiring the flag at the Carroll Co. Ag. Ctr Sept. 11, 2016

With the USMC color guard retiring the flag at the Carroll Co. Ag. Ctr Sept. 11, 2016 Semper Fi Never Forget

With the USMC color guard retiring the flag at the Carroll Co. Ag. Ctr Sept. 11, 2016

With the USMC color guard retiring the flag at the Carroll Co. Ag. Ctr Sept. 11, 2016 Semper Fi Never Forget

With the USMC color guard retiring the flag at the Carroll Co. Ag. Ctr Sept. 11, 2016


With the USMC color guard retiring the flag at the Carroll Co. Ag. Ctr Sept. 11, 2016 Semper Fi Never Forget

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Sunday, September 04, 2016

The awesome Pastor Kevin Clementson begins Sunday services at Grace Lutheran

The awesome Pastor Kevin Clementson begins Sunday services at Grace Lutheran with organist Ted Dix and lay leader Caroline assisting. Sept. 4, 2016

The awesome Pastor Kevin Clementson begins Sunday services at Grace Lutheran

The awesome Pastor Kevin Clementson begins Sunday services at Grace Lutheran with organist Ted Dix and lay leader Caroline assisting. Sept. 4, 2016

Saturday, September 03, 2016

I recently learned that Tood Devilbiss is really a brain surgeon who does the Westminster Transmission gig on the side

I recently learned that Tood Devilbiss is really a brain surgeon who does the Westminster Transmission gig on the side. No kidding. I would not lead you astray. Trust me  - I write for the newspaper. Just saying. Sept. 2, 2016.

The work never ends for Lance at Birdie's Cafe Coffee House

The work never ends for Lance at Birdie's Cafe Coffee House Sept. 2, 2016

Aunt Caroline and Aunt Marnie conduct food channel cooking classes.

Aunt Caroline and Aunt Marnie conduct food channel cooking classes for accumulated family members Sept. 3, 2016

Aunt Caroline and Aunt Marnie conduct food channel cooking classes.

Aunt Caroline and Aunt Marnie conduct food channel cooking classes for accumulated family members Sept. 3, 2016

Clyde Hirt's awesome Douglas Lawn and Landscape crew

Clyde Hirt's awesome Douglas Lawn and Landscape crew help Ronnie Wentz keep Grace Lutheran Church grounds looking great. Sept. 2, 2016

Clyde Hirt's awesome Douglas Lawn and Landscape crew

Clyde Hirt's awesome Douglas Lawn and Landscape crew help Ronnie Wentz keep Grace Lutheran Church grounds looking great. Sept. 2, 2016

Clyde Hirt's awesome Douglas Lawn and Landscape crew

Clyde Hirt's awesome Douglas Lawn and Landscape crew help Ronnie Wentz keep Grace Lutheran Church grounds looking great. Sept. 2, 2016

Uncle Louis and Cousin Drew perform an emergency microwave-ectomy

Uncle Louis and Cousin Drew perform an emergency  microwave-ectomy. Sept. 3, 2016

Uncle Louis and Cousin Drew perform an emergency microwave-ectomy

Uncle Louis and Cousin Drew perform an emergency  microwave-ectomy. Sept. 3, 2016

Friday, September 02, 2016

"The Bicycle Piece," 1983 by Kevin Dayhoff

"The Bicycle Piece," 1983 by Kevin Dayhoff. I must have been channeling Louis Paumier when I did this piece. Sept. 2, 2016

"The Bicycle Piece," 1983 by Kevin Dayhoff

"The Bicycle Piece," 1983 by Kevin Dayhoff. I must have been channeling Louis Paumier when I did this piece. Sept. 2, 2016

When the going gets tough, the tough go for Magnum Mini White ice cream bars.

When the going gets tough, the tough go for Magnum Mini White ice cream bars. Sept. 2, 2016

When the going gets tough, the tough go for Magnum Mini White ice cream bars.

When the going gets tough, the tough go for Magnum Mini White ice cream bars. Sept. 2, 2016

When the going gets tough, the tough go for Magnum Mini White ice cream bars.

When the going gets tough, the tough go for Magnum Mini White ice cream bars. Sept. 2, 2016

Frederick News-Post: Political Notes: Getting schooled on presidential politics By Danielle E. Gaines

Frederick News-Post: Political Notes: Getting schooled on presidential politics By Danielle E. Gaines


[…]

Hood College professors are holding classes this fall to bring their students context — and a healthy dose of skepticism, the school says — on the upcoming presidential election.

I sat in on Carin Robinson’s “Election 2016” special topics class this Monday.

[…]

Peters said the state of the party is “a disaster” with the fault line between Donald Trump die-hards and old-school D.C. political elitists.

“My hope is that it can end quickly,” he said.

[…]

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Political Notes: Getting schooled on presidential politics
By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com


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Washington Post: Samsung Electronics says it is halting sales of its Galaxy Note 7 following battery explosions, the Associated Press reported.

Samsung Electronics says it is halting sales of its Galaxy Note 7 following battery explosions, the Associated Press reported.


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1 (888) FILOMENA
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Washington, DC 20007

August 29, 2016