Legal: Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Almost everyone remembers the iconic theme song from Fred (Mr.) Rogers, that goes “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”  As it turns out, March 20th is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day”, meant to serve as a reminder of the very simple message Fred Rogers wished to convey, which seems to be that each and...

Legal: Fighting Back In my twenty plus years of being an attorney I have had the privilege and honor of representing several men and women of all ages who have made the difficult decision to fight back against those that committed horrific acts against them. The brave clients I am speaking of are those that have been victims of criminal...

2023 Marketing Trends to Boost Business Success With a new year comes new opportunities for your business to grow, acquire customers and increase brand awareness with marketing trends! Before you dive into the marketing world, it’s best to have a strategy or your brand will get lost. With today’s political, social and economic climate—you’ll need to be flexible and learn...

Back to Health: Sniffling, Sneezing and Wheezing: Avoiding Those Springtime Allergies Springtime is here and many of us are probably noticing that we are starting to sniffle and sneeze a little more often. We have pollen to thank for that. Tree pollination is in full swing during the springtime months. When pollen gets into the noses of certain people, it...

Back to Health: Sciatica What is it? Sciatica is a condition in which the individual has a sharp burning pain located to the buttock that may or may not radiate into the upper leg (never below the knee).  It is a common ailment that affects approximately 50% of the adult population at some point in their lifetime.  It can be a...

It's All In Your Head: What is Making My Ear Hurt? One of the most common complaints that bring patients to my office as an Ear Nose and Throat specialist is ear pain. Whether the pain is stabbing, dull, aching, short duration, persisting for a long time, or any combination of those. I have encountered all of those in the...

Preserving Women this Women’s History Month We celebrate Women’s History Month in March to recognize the amazing accomplishments and contributions made by women to history, culture, and society. In the past couple of years, however, the definition of who qualifies as a woman, worthy of that celebration and recognition, has changed.   Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a woman as “an adult female...

Stage Right Presents: William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing When I was asked last season if I would like to do another Shakespeare play on the Crighton stage, I jumped at the chance.  I have, in the past, directed The Tragedy of Macbeth and The Taming of the Shrew, among others there.  It has been a long time since the...

Love is in the Air… Rescue pets make your heart happy! You could be the world’s most romantic person, enjoying a lovely evening with your significant other, or happily single. Love works either way and our compassion to give and receive has no boundaries. So before you plan your evening take time to remember all the pets this Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s...

March into Spring: Growing Summer Vegetables and Ornamentals March 20 is the official first day of Spring, making March an exciting time for gardeners as it signals the time to plan and begin planting summer vegetables and ornamentals.  Although March 4 is the official “last freeze date” for Montgomery County, this date is only an estimate and is based on...

Back to Health: Sniffling, Sneezing and Wheezing: Avoiding Those Springtime Allergies Springtime is here and many of us are probably noticing that we are starting to sniffle and sneeze a little more often. We have pollen to thank for that. Tree pollination is in full swing during the springtime months. When pollen gets into the noses of certain people, it...

Tales Of Therapy Dogs: The Who and What of Therapy Dogs The majority of dogs do not perform the tasks that they were originally bred to do.  Terriers do not spend their days searching for vermin.  Few herders have flocks to move among pastures.  While some guardians do guard property, most of them do not.  Unless your northern breed lives...

March into Spring: Growing Summer Vegetables and Ornamentals March 20 is the official first day of Spring, making March an exciting time for gardeners as it signals the time to plan and begin planting summer vegetables and ornamentals.  Although March 4 is the official “last freeze date” for Montgomery County, this date is only an estimate and is based on...

Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 3 large (1 1/2 to 2 pounds) potatoes , peeled and quartered 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, divided 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 2 cups mixed vegetables 1 1/2 pounds ground round beef 1/2 cup beef broth 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Pepper and/or other seasonings of choice Instructions Boil and mash potatoes. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Sauté vegetables. Add the ground beef, then the Worcestershire sauce...

Ingredients 1 lb. (2 1/2 cups) diced potatoes 1 lb cooked corned beef 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 c chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tsp mustard 2 tbsp butter 6 fried eggs Instructions Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a gentle boil over high heat; cook until tender and drain. In a food processor with chopping...