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September: The Eye of the Storm 9/08/2025

A Quiet Pause Between Seasons of Chaos September slips in like an uninvited party guest. In Maryland, most schools start in late August, confounding the historical summer conclusion on Labor Day. Practices start for youth sports in August and even the little ones have half days before Labor Day....
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What Now? A Month for the Unexpected 8/12/2025

Why You Should “Prepare” for Surprises This August The idea of anticipating the unpredictable can be traced back to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, who reportedly said, "If you do not expect the unexpected, you will not find it, for it is not to be reached by search or trail". This suggests that...
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The Contradictions of July in Maryland 7/16/2025

Summer’s Contrary Opening Act July in Maryland is a puzzle—long days shimmering over the Chesapeake Bay, lazy afternoons in the shade of sycamores, and a calendar dotted with everything from crab feasts to fireworks. Yet, in this heart of summer, Marylanders know well the contradictions that shape...
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June: The Halftime of Your Business Year 6/13/2025

A Moment to Recharge, Celebrate and Refocus (Spoiler Alert: Significant NFL References) As the sixth month of the year unfolds, one of the annual calendar’s middle children, June, brings with it an important stock-taking moment for businesses: the halftime of the fiscal year. It is a moment that...
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Expressions of May 5/07/2025

May definitions: 1. expressing possibility. "that may be true" 2. expressing permission. "may I ask a few questions?"   “May the road rise to meet you…” “Your mileage May vary.” “Gather ye Rosebuds while ye May.” “May-December Romance.” “Devil May Care.” “May the Best Man/Woman Win.” “May you be in...
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Spring: Take Control 4/08/2025

Here in Maryland, we are comforted by the annual rebirth of the cherry blossoms. We can almost always count on them to lift our spirits. The bloom is so familiar and anticipated and yet somehow always surprising in how beautiful it all is, every year. It is always too short-lived, and even as the...
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