Maryland State Fair 2020 CancelledThe latest casualty of Covid-19 in Maryland is the cancelation of the Maryland State Fair.  Over 500,000 people flock to the 11 Best Days of Summer every year and it is impossible for the Maryland State Fair to police social distancing and wearing of masks with that many people in one place at one time and keep everyone safe and healthy.  There will still be livestock showings but they will not be open to the public.I have attended the Maryland State Fair every year since I moved to Maryland and my kids and I have made it a family outing.  But, health and safety is paramount.  Hopefully, we'll all be back at the Fair next year.   08/05/2020

Timonium Farmer's Market Opens June 10, 202010 am - 1 pmThe Timonium Farmer's Market once again opens on Wednesdays from 10 am to 1 pm at the Maryland State Fairgrounds inside the main gate just north of the digital sign.Participants this year include: Albright Farms Daily Crisis Farm Harford Vineyard and Winery Hill's Forest Fruit Farm Jones Organic Dairy and Produce Farm Mountain Farms Harvest Slate Farm Brewery White House Nursery Be sure to wear a mask, maintain a safe 6 ft distance, shop with your eyes, leave your pets at home and shop quickly so others have a chance to shop.  06/09/2020

 Buyers found the perfect condo, just what they were looking for. It is on Belmont Forest Court in Mays Chapel 21093. Located on the first floor with a beautiful balcony facing natural wooded beauty.   This terrific buyer I've known her for 30 years. So much fun, so knowledgeable, so on the ball and just recently married. It was time for a new home, and she and her husband wanted a quick move. Thirty days, we did it with a settlement yesterday.  We did our walk-through right before closing. Our Maryland contract calls for "broom clean," but this one was ''white glove'' immaculate. One of the first comments. "I am canceling my cleaning crew." What a pleasure going into their new home in this beautiful condition. Select pieces of furniture remained that the seller was not going to use, an... 08/20/2019

Today I went on an appointment to answer questions about putting a home on the market. This property is in a very desirable neighborhood, good schools, well built, great lot but... it needs major updating. Or TLC my translation is "tons of liquid cash."   My opinion was requested about these options. Do we put money into the house, rehab it, update  extensively and try to get the going price in the area? Do we market at a price that reflects the 'as is' condition and move it quickly?  Either way this home would sell. But I can only give my suggestions...I cannot make the decisions. They will call when they are ready. Now, I'm wondering which way they decide. Stay tuned...it may be a few months.     12/29/2016

7 Days Until the Maryland State FairIt's that time of year again when everyone flocks to Timonium for the Maryland State Fair.  The Fair starts on August 25, 2016 to September 5, 2016.  There's still time to enter your quilts, knitting, rug hooking, needlework and preserves.  Entries in the Home Arts building can be dropped off on Monday and Tuesday.  Check out the website for details.  The Maryland State Fair is the 11 best days of summer and happens at 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093  08/17/2016

 Every month a dozen plus girlfriends get together for dinner. We have known each other for over thirty years.   And each month the host picks a favorite restaurant or entertains at  home. Anybody want to guess what I do?Tonight was at Liberatore's in Timonium where we had excellent  food and superb service. Below are a few photos of our delicious meals.    Twelve of us talked, laughed, shared what's been happening for the past 30 or so days,  had a wonderful meal including appetizers, wine and a celebration of Brenda and Alexis' recent birthdays.What a joy getting together with these special women just to share...  friendship!   06/20/2016

Do You Need a New Mattress?I recently moved into my own place.  I think every Realtor should move at least once, it gives us a new perspective on helping our clients. In moving into my own place I found I needed some things.  I still have a small list but it's getting smaller and smaller and I'm getting really acquainted with Goodwill, both for donating what I no longer have a use for but also for picking up inexpensive things that I don't have. However, you probably can't or don't want to buy a mattress and box spring at Goodwill.  I needed a new mattress and box spring and shopped around.  I had almost decided on one at Big Lots when I checked out Craigslist.   I found a listing for new mattress and box spring for $150 so I called. The advertised bed didn't suit me, but I did find som... 03/16/2016

Buy Fresh, Buy Local in Lutherville TimoniumThe local Farmer's Market is in full swing in Lutherville Timonium.  One of the unique things about this farmer's market in Timonium is that all the vendors are all local to the area and the products they sell are local to the area as well.  So, when you spend your food dollars here the money stays in the community.  The Farmer's Market is open weekly on Wednesdays from 10 am to 1pm, and it is conveniently located at the main gate to the Maryland State Fairgrounds just north of the digital sign. This entrance is opposite the Timonium Square Shopping Center where Giant and Panera Bread are located.  There is plenty of free parking. You'll find in season fruit and vegetables including fresh tomatoes, corn, swiss chard, red chard, rainbow chard, ... 08/18/2015

19th Annual Maryland Horse World Expo January 16-18, 2015 Maryland State Fairgrounds 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093 Hours: Friday:  noon – 8pm Saturday:  9am – 7pm Sunday:  9am – 5pm Admission:  at the door Cash Only Please Adults - $10 Ages 6-12 - $5 Under 6 - Free Maryland has the second highest horse population in the country, so it’s only natural for the 19th Annual Horse Expo to be here at the Maryland State Fairgrounds.  For anyone interested in horses this is a must attend event.  All activities are indoors and heated and the location offers plenty of free parking.  Daily admission tickets are available for purchase every day, there is no discount for multiple day passes.  You can purchase tickets in advance through the website.  There are seminars and clinics, mounted demons... 01/13/2015

Discover the Dinosaurs I heard on the radio today about an exhibit coming to the Timonium Fairgrounds January 9 to 11th, 2015. This exhibit consists of 40 moving and replica museum quality dinosaurs that give attendees the opportunity to get up close and personal and touch the dinosaurs.   The exhibit is in the Cow Palace at the Timonium Fairgrounds January 9 -3pm to 9 pm January 10 - 10 am to 8 pm January 11 - 10 am to 7 pm Admission is $20 for adults, Children aged 2 - 12 and Seniors $18, children under 2 are free. For more information visit This looks like a great event for the whole family. 01/04/2015

The Timonium Baja Fresh has reopened as of August 2014! A little known secret of mine is that I really enjoy Baja Fresh food. Though we have the other usual fast food southwest/mexican eateriers around (other good places like Chipotle, Qdoba and the like,) I really like the flavors, especially the salsa, at Baja Fresh. The Timonium Baja Fresh had been closed for a very long time -- all winter, spring and most of summer. There was apparently a leak or problem from a business upstairs that completely ruined their space. There were signs stating that the place would be back. But after more than half a year being closed, I began to lose hope. I was pulling out of a shopping center across the street last week, and what did I see? The door opened! Someone came out. WITH A BAG OF FOOD! I imme... 08/19/2014

  Homes Near Pinewood Elementary School Timonium MD  21093   Pinewood Elementary School 200 Rickswood Road Timonium, Md  21093 Phone: 410-887-7663 Pinewood Elementary Website     Find all for sale Homes Near Pinewood Elementary School in Lutherville MD.     Our for sale property information is a direct feed from the Multiple List Service and is updated several times daily.   Curious to find out what your home Timonium MD is worth?   Simply complete this simple form.   Great Schools   If you would like to get local school information and scores for the schools in Timonium MD for Elementary, Middle a High, you can do so my visiting my website, Timonium School Information.   PTA For the Pinewood Parent Teacher Association, visit Pinewood PTA website at www.PineWoodPTA.com     Convenient Ba... 05/11/2014

Spring finally made its' way to us here in Baltimore! We've still had some cold snaps, but in general, finally the trees are blooming, and my car is covered in pollen! :) We had crazy rain storms a few weeks ago that caused many homes to have basement leaks, some cars were flooded, and you may have heard about the street that collapsed in Downtown Baltimore. The insanity of the situation seemed to be taking control, and then, after the rain...the rainbow. It gave me a moment to stop, enjoy the beauty, and be grateful for all we have. You can only have rainbows after the rain. Happy Spring!         For any real estate needs in Towson, Maryland or around the Baltimore Metropolitan area, THINK MARNEY IN MARYLAND! Marney Kirk Keller Williams Excellence Realty 1850 York Road, Suite K Lutherv... 05/11/2014

A New Delicatessen Just Opened in Timonium   Miller’s Deli – Padonia Village Shopping Center   25 East Padonia Rd., Timonium, MD 21093   I got a coupon in the mail for a new deli that just opened in Timonium.  It was for a free corned beef sandwich.  Now, I love a good deli and I really like good corned beef.  So, I was in!!  My other half, Skip and I went to Miller's Deli today at noon.  When we opened the door the place was packed there were loads of people waiting for take out and the tables were full.  We almost left to come back another day but I was hungry and the serving person behind the counter beckoned me forward so we ventured in and ordered.    We ordered and managed to steal a table that had not been cleaned yet from the previous diners.  It took some time to get our table ... 01/15/2014

Homes Near Timonium Elementary School Timonium Md 21093   Timonium Elementary2001 Eastridge Road Timonium , MD 21093 Phone (410) 887-7661 Find all for sale Homes Near Timonium Elementary School in Timonium Baltimore MD.  Our for sale property information is a direct feed from the Multiple List Service and is updated several times daily. Homes Near Timonium Elementary School in Timonium Baltimore Md 21093 have very easy access to excellent schools, parks, great shopping and restaurants.  Any buyer would absolutely enjoy coming home to the Homes near Timonium Elementary in Timonium Baltimore MD every single day! Curious to find out what you home near Timonium Baltimore MD is worth?  Simply complete this simple form.   Great Schools If you would like to get local school information and sco... 11/17/2013

Maryland State Fair Begins This Week - August 23, 2013 Fall is my favorite time of year and from the time I was a little girl the "Fall Fair" to me has been synonymous with the beginning of fall.  I have loved the fair since then.  I love the exhibits, the animals and even the midway.  All year not just farmers work at making their exhibits for the fair, whether it's fruits and vegetables from the garden, preserves or baked goods from the kitchen, clothing, rugs and quilts or animals from the barn - folks from all over the state of Maryland and neighboring counties in neighboring states work all year to bring the best of their best to the Maryland State Fair to exhibit.  The Maryland State Fair IS the 10 best days of summer starting on August 23 and running until Labor Day.  During the ... 08/18/2013

Speechless Sunday - My Favorite Time of Year                                                  The Maryland State Fair, to me, is synonymous with the beginning of fall and fall has always been my favorite time of the year with all the sites and smells that go along with it.  I love the harvest time, the changing colors of the leaves, the smell in the air on a cool crisp autumn day.  But the beginning of that is fair time and I absolutely love it!!  August 23 is the beginning of the Maryland State Fair and I will be there, just like I've been every year since I moved to Maryland in 1997.        08/17/2013

Timonium Farmer's Market Opens June 5, 2013   RAIN OR SHINE IT'S TIME TO SUPPORT LOCAL AGRICULTURE AT THE 4th ANNUALBALTIMORECOUNTY FARMERS MARKET AT THE MARYLAND STATE FAIRGROUNDS OPENING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 AT ITS NEW TIME -- 10 AM - 1 PM It's that time of year again!!  I have been waiting for this since the Farmer's Market closed down last October!!  There's nothing quite like fresh fruit and vegetables grown locally to wet your appetite.  Want something new to chew on?  Approximately 10 Local Baltimore County Farmers and Producers will offer high quality fresh local produce, meats, flowers, herbs, baked goods, milk, ice cream, pet treats and more at the 4th Annual Baltimore County Farmers Market at the Maryland State Fairgrounds.                               DATES:           Every We... 06/01/2013

  Getting High  In The Baltimore Area..Indoor Climbing Gym Earth Treks founded in 1990 is the oldest and largest rock climbing facility in the region.  Located in Timonium at 1930 Greenspring Drive,  this state of the art  indoor gym has plenty of climbing for every ability level. .     And....it is a wonderful place to have a party!   Does your area have a place to get high? Getting High In The Baltimore Area..Indoor Climbing Gym       Search All Active Listings   11/24/2012

   Outback Luncheon...a Guest of Kim Jones.      Yesterday, November 6, I had the pleasure of being a guest for lunch at Outback. Met some new professionals, had some good conversation, learned about some new programs and had a really nice break in the middle of the day. Thank you Kim Jones for the invite.                                            Below are a few new people that I met.     Pat Heffernan with First Home Mortgage Sherri Ellefson with Crown Title Margaret Rome with Home Rome Realty Kim Jones with Keller Williams Whitney Rice with Wells Fargo Chad Vogel with Wells Fargo     '' About KW's RED Day (Renew, Energize and Donate) This is an initiative dedicated to celebrating Keller Williams Realty’s year-round commitment to improving our local communities.  Each year, on the se... 11/07/2012