Solomons, MD

A positive attitude can change the world around you!

It often takes just a few minutes of conversation to recognize whether a person has a positive or negative attitude.

The words spoken may be enough, but there are many number of other signals. Facial expressions, eye contact, tone of voice, posture, dress and manner of speech -- all give clues to a great deal more than whether someone is just having a good or bad day.

Positive attitude is not only about choosing to have a good outlook through good times and bad, but also about learning to love what you do.

Maintaining a positive attitude is an important aspect in your ability to succeed in life and stay sound through tough times. Today, almost everyone is working longer hours and working harder and a lot of times making less money.

Your attitude rubs off on your existing and potential customers, co-workers, staff and all those that you speak with throughout the day. If you maintain a positive attitude, this will be infectious and those around you will pick up on your positive energy.

Here is a quiz to see hope you are thinking and maybe a little eye opener for a fresh positive start.

Positive vs. Negative thinking Quiz!

"Although there may be tragedy in your life, there's always a possibility to triumph. It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always." Opray

Buying Southern MD Homes? When there are a lot of homes for sale and it takes a long time to sell them, that's a "buyer's market." In most of the country, that's the current situation, even though it's a buyers market finding the perfect new, golf course and gated communities, condos, land, vacation homes, investment property, foreclosures, bank owned property, etc., in Calvert County and surrounding areas in Maryland can sometimes be a challenge. You will be able to find it here on my website, though. You can make your home search easier by becoming a VIP Buyer. You will receive immediate information on ALL new listings that match your criteria emailed directly to you. Click on "VIP Buyer's Program"now! You'll be able to find all kinds of homes for sale and property listings in SoMD easily as a VIP BUYER. If you need help with military relocation or are looking for waterfront property please let me know.As always, if you have any questions about the real estate market, or finding that perfect home here in Maryland, please let me know!

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What a great community - I love sharing it. This is living - waterfront living in a maintenance free, gated community within walking distance to the shops and restaurants of charming Solomons Island within 1 hour to Rt 95/495.

There are condominium options to meet a wide variety of needs priced from the $200's to mid $400's with exceptional amenities :

Year-round outdoor enjoyment walking the waterfront trail and community fountain and park

Relaxing by the beautiful pool in the summer months

Convenient fully-equipped fitness center

Beautiful pavilion can be reserved when entertaining requires a larger space to accommodate your guests

Keep your boat at your fingertips in the community marina

AND MORE

The nearby Calvert Marine Museum offers great learning experiences through its exhibits featuring marine life and the Chesapeake Bay and an outdoor theatre with a summer concert program. Also learn about the support of the Cove Point lighthouse. Calvert Marine Museum

Please contact me to find out more about Solomons Landing and other Calvert County and St. Mary's County Real Estate by calling, via e-mail, or Solomons Landing

The Solomons Business Association Presents the 25th Annual Solomons Christmas Walk

December 4-5, 2009 6-9 p.m.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4,2009

6:00 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa at the Solomons Riverwalk Pavilion.

6:00-9:00pm P.A.W.S. pet adoption at Carmen's Gallery

Boat building for kids and a visit from Santa at the Southern Maryland Sailing Association

Christmass crafts for the kids, refreshments, and entertainment at the Calvert Marine

Museum. Santa will visit the museum at approximately 7:30 p.m.

7:00pm Free puppet show presented by the Blue Sky Puppoet Theatre, "Santa's Present"at Our

Lady Star of the Sea Church. Sponsored by County First Bank.

6:30-8:30pm Live Nativity scene at our Land Star of the Sea Church(weather permitting)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5

8:00am Jingle Bell 5K run/Walk for Arthritis a\& Rudolph romp for kids. Starts at Calvert Marine

museum.

9:00am Breakfast with Santa at the Naughty Gull Restaurant Reservations required.

call Pat at 410-326-4855

1:30-4pm P.A.W.S. pet pictures with Santa at Solomons Veterinary Medical Center

6:00-9:00pm Santa's Coffee House- enjoy coffee or hot chocolate and local musicians in a relaxed

atmosphere in the Calvert Marine Museum lobby w/Santa leading the holiday cheer.

P.A.W.S. pet adoptions at Carmen's Gallery

6:30-8:30pm Live Nativity scene at Our lady Star of the Sea Church (weather permitting)

MONDAY,DECEMBER 7

6:00-9:00PM SBA Holiday Celebration and Silent Auction at thr naughty Gull Restaurant,heavy hors d'

oeuvres and complimentary beer and wine, $25 in advance,35.00 at the door, reservations

suggested. Call Pat at 410-326-4855. Sponsored by Bozick Distributors, inc. Proceeds help

fund Christmas Wlk, the plane air event, and the July 4th fireworks.

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY OUT FOR SOME GREAT FUN!

DISCOVER SOUTHERN MARYLANDS SECRETS.....WHERE RELAXATION IS NOT A VACATION BUT A LIFESTYLE

For more information on Southern Maryland and the surrounding communities or if you are interested in

buying or selling your home, please give me a call or email me.

BARBARA RALEY

Solomons - Patuxent Plaza

(301)-904-2172 - Mobile

(410)-326-3133 Ext. 218 - Solomons Office

Email: barbararaley@mris.com

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