Watkins Mill Bridge

After 2 years, the long-awaited and long-promised Watkins Mill I270 Interchange was completed this year. The 2-way, double lane, double exit, double entrance highway bridge connected the East and West sides of Watkins Mill Road, which have existed for ages. On June 10, 2020, this new highway interchange, Exit 12, was officially opened.

For us, this new interchange has impacted our lives in a major way and has for the most part improved our standard of living. It now takes only a few minutes to cross the bridge to go to Kaiser or Costco. In less than one minute, we can be on the I270 going north or south. Fortunately for right now, the increase in traffic has been very minimal, in part due to the pandemic. So, if you have not seen this new interchange, come on over and check it out.

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Blake Soccer

Living thousands of miles from my grandson, it is a grand honor to participate in some of his activities. So when the opportunity arose to attend one of his soccer games, we were delighted to accept the invitation. Although his team did not win, the game was not about winning but was about rewarding every member with the same rewards: a large conspicuous badge and a sumptuous frozen treat and a photo op of the team and coach. Although he did not score and at times seemed not to know what was going on, we enjoyed watching him grace the soccer field with his running around the whole field. He seemed to be saying to us to watch him, which we did with pleasure. I am proud of my grandson for trying. One day, I believe, he will be a great soccer player. But for now, he is still my favorite soccer player in America. And that's what counts. Go, Blake!

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Megan and I took Grandma to visit the Spy Museum. We had lots of fun riding the Metro Subway to and from the museum. Inside the museum, we spent hours combing through the labyrinth in attempting to accomplish our spy missions. After the visit, Grandma treated us to Papa John's pizza.

Tsai Family of the Parklands

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