ActiveRain March Challenge: St. Patrick's DayPatricia Feager and Lew Corcoran are the hosts for the "March 2025 ActiveRain Challenge: Sharing the Gift of Who You Are." The ActiveRain challenge is to share the profound impact someone had on you in shaping you to who you are today.During this third week of the ActiveRain March Challenge, St. Patrick's Day makes me recall special memories. On this date in 1965, I made one of the most important decisions of my life and asked Dolores to marry me. She accepted and our wedding was on June 12, 1965 in Portsmouth, Virginia, my home town. Today is the 60th anniversary of our engagement. During every day of all of those years, I have benefited from her love and support.   I had opened my first real estate and insurance office during the summer of ... 03/17/2025

Gaithersburg Community MuseumAll aboard for local history at the Gaithersburg Community Museum! Located in the historic B&O Rail complex in Olde Towne, the museum offers engaging indoor and outdoor exhibits that bring Gaithersburg’s past to life. Interactive learning spaces spark curiosity in children while changing activities and monthly programs provide a dynamic experience for visitors of all ages.The museum’s collection includes the 1884 Freight House, History Park, and historic railcars such as a 1918 steam engine, a 1982 caboose, and a 1953 RDC. Visitors can also explore the 1884 Train Station, which houses a waiting room, restrooms, and Java Junction deli. Exhibits like the General Store, One Room School, and Railroad Learning Center showcase the city’s heritage and invite guests... 03/17/2025

What will they see about you on OpenAI?The use of OpenAI to answer questions is now popular. Those interested in learning about you may ask for available business or personal information. You may wish to check to learn what others are seeing about you.For a couple of examples, I asked ChatGPT.com for my business backgound and for a personal profile for my wife, Dolores. The results, without editing, are posted below. The information is not fully accurate or complete but is interesting to see. ​Roy Kelley, a resident of Gaithersburg, Maryland, has had a distinguished career in real estate and law. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, specializing in Finance, in 1958, followed by a Juris Doctor degree in 1961, both from the University of Virginia. ​twitter.comIn 1961, after gradua... 03/17/2025

Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Expire March 31Medicare in-home telehealth coverage that was expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to end on March 31, 2025. Starting April 1, 2025, people with Medicare must be in an office or medical facility for covered telehealth services, with some exceptions for in-home telehealth appointments due to mental health, acute stroke, and end-stage renal disease. Visit medicare.gov/coverage/telehealth to learn more.Medicare Enrollment Deadlines ApproachingIf you missed your initial Medicare Enrollment Period or want to switch your Medicare Advantage Plan, you have until March 31st to: Enroll in Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and/or Part B (Medical Insurance) as part of the Medicare General Enrollment Period; or Switch to a different Medicar... 03/16/2025