Learning about ED&C ProceduresThe Physician's Assistant for Dr. Stephen J. Krivda at Montgomery Dermatology Associates called to tell me about the results of a recent biopsy. He advised that I had a squamous cell carcinoma that needed to be removed from the front part of the top of my head. He then asked if I was familiar with electrodesiccation and curettage procedures. I was not familiar with the procedure but agreed to a Friday morning appointment for the removal.  After the ED&C procedure, Dr. Krivda advised that all went well and I was fine until the next appointment scheduled in April. I had to visit Google for details on the procedure.Scraping or burning-off skin growths (also known as electrodesiccation and curettage) can be used for less serious skin cancers, pre-cancers and be... 01/28/2023

Montgomery County’s ‘Fareshare’ Program  The Montgomery County Department of Transportation “FareShare” Program will provide employees with additional incentives to use public transportation to get to work. The Internal Revenue Service has increased the pre-tax limit for employer-provided commuting benefits to $300 per month, from $280 last year, including transit passes and vanpool fares for 2023.With the recent increase in the Internal Revenue Service’s tax-free limit, commuters working in Montgomery County can receive the reimbursement by asking their employers to set up a commuting benefits program.MCDOT’s “FareShare” program will reimburse employers for all but $25 per month of their employees’ costs for commuting, up to $300 per month. The money is tax-free to both the employee an... 02/01/2023

Allrecipes Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken RecipeChef Dolores used the Allrecipes Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken recipe. We enjoyed the results and she asked me to share the recipe with you. Click on the link to view and print the recipe.  Flower, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 7528Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 01/28/2023

Centenarians Will Be Honored at Special Celebration in May  County residents who are ages 100 and older or will turn 100 in 2023 will be honored in May at a special celebration. Montgomery County Recreation is now seeking to identify those residents so they can be invited to the event. Family or friends of a centenarian living in the County who wants to be part of the celebration are asked to fill out this online form or contact the senior programs team at rec.seniors@montgomerycountymd.gov.In filling out the form, include the centenarian’s name and address and the contact person’s name, email and telephone number.The deadline to submit information is March 10. This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 7530Canon PowerShot G11... 01/30/2023