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This is the way a Maryland General Assembly session ends, not with a bang but a backyard barbecue. The hissing sound you hear in…
Four years ago, I received a Christmas gift that saved my life: The Gift of Desperation. In addiction recovery, this gift opens the door…
Matt Mossburg’s path to addiction recovery is laudable. We admire his courage in sharing his experience with addiction and his desire to help others…
I believe Montgomery County is worth investing in – as a place to live, a place to work, and a place to grow your…
My parents were people who dedicated their free time to helping others. My father was a union plumber. My mother was an active member…
When I tell people I am running for an at-large seat on the Montgomery County Council, the typical response I often receive from political…
Many Montgomery County families are feeling squeezed – pinched between caring for young children and caring for aging parents. I know that pinch well….
Life was not easy for me when I came to this country. I was only 8 years old when I fled the Vietnam War…
In January 2012, I wrote, “A shared-use neighborhood commercial kitchen facility can be a key component in building economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and improving…
There is a saying I love, “A good house is never done.” The phrase reminds me to embrace change, because a home can always…