Purple Week Day 2 1-11-11 Ravens Playoffs
January 11, 2011 by Marney Kirk
Filed under Baltimore, Blog
Day two of purple week, where a few of my friends from twitter & I decided to show support for our Baltimore Ravens all week by wearing purple each day.
Not only am I wearing purple, I wore a Ravens fleece, and also got my playoff decal today to put on my car — though until after the snow, it is going inside the car.
GO RAVENS!
Here is Purple Week Day 1.
Purple Week Day One January 10, 2011
January 10, 2011 by Marney Kirk
Filed under Baltimore, Blog
With the Baltimore Ravens taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers in PA this Saturday after a huge win in Kansas City yesterday, a few of us were chatting on twitter about how this week should be ALL purple.
I’m wearing my purple to support the Ravens all week. Will you? Join in to support our boys on their Festivus run!
This is for you, @katekatebear, @sarah21210, @janineculotta & @SushGirl!
GO RAVENS!
Ray Lewis Real Estate Firm
August 21, 2010 by Marney Kirk
Filed under Baltimore, Blog, Cockeysville, Hunt Valley
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis now has his name backing a new commercial real estate firm called RL52 Realty, currently based in Boca Raton, FL.
The official kick off to Ray Lewis Realty will be at the International Council of Shopping Centers from August 22-24, 2010 outside Orlando, FL.
Ray Lewis has recently put his name behind a number of projects, including MVP Entertainment in Hunt Valley, which, according to their Facebook page has:
2 restaurants, Sub-Zero Vodka Bar, Sushi Bar, 40ft Sports Bar, 38 Bowling lanes, 2 Golf Simulators,Event Catering & arcade more…
MVP Entertainment will be located in Hunt Valley Towne Center, where the old Wal-Mart used to be. The plan is to open mid-to-late fall. This should be a great addition to the Hunt Valley shopping area!
Ray Lewis attended University of Miami, which may have a lot to do with his real estate firm opening in Florida.
Since Ray is such a great linebacker for the Ravens, I hope to see his commercial real estate venture do well. For Baltimore Commercial Real Estate needs, contact me to access our KW Commercial division at Keller Williams Excellence Realty.
Meanwhile, it’s almost officially football season. GO RAY LEWIS & BALTIMORE RAVENS!
Baltimore Ravens Incredible Playoff Game Win, Head to Indianapolis Next Week
January 10, 2010 by Marney Kirk
Filed under Baltimore, Blog
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Patriots 33-14 in an incredible win, making Baltimore PROUD!
From the first seconds when Ray Rice ran 83 yards to score a touchdown on the first drive to the amazing defensive plays forcing turnovers, the Ravens were there to WIN.
It feels like 2001 all over again, and that is GREAT.
The underdogs that no one expected to win, a wildcard into the playoffs, the misfit team that you wonder what they can do.
And that’s just how the Baltimore Ravens like it.
Going into Indianapolis to play the Colts as the clear underdogs, against a nearly perfect 2009 team, a team we have not beaten since 2002, the odds are stacked against us. And that is where the excitement comes alive for our players and our city.
Expect Baltimore to be purpled-up as we get together behind our Ravens and support their playoff run.
Times like these are the ones that show just how exciting, fun, and wonderful it is to live in Baltimore!
GO RAVENS!
Baltimore Paints the Town Purple to Support Our Ravens’ Playoff Run
January 6, 2010 by Marney Kirk
Filed under Baltimore, Blog, Downtown Baltimore
The City of Baltimore knows how to show its’ pride in the hometeam of the Baltimore Ravens. 
Yesterday morning, outside of City Hall and on Federal Hill, the Ravens groundcrew painted the logo on the grass to show our city’s support. WJZ has video of them stenciling the logo. If you live in Federal Hill, make sure to check it out — and if you don’t, make a trip to see it!
Baltimore Ravens official blogger, Mike Duffy, reported that Governor O’Malley visited the team at practice today and cheered them on, putting the whole state’s support behind them. (O’Malley’s website has been Ravenized as well!)
This is such an exciting time in Baltimore with our Ravens in the playoffs. Friday is officially Purple Friday here in Baltimore, and we are all ready to celebrate and cheer on our team!
GO RAVENS!
Photo courtesy of mislibrarain on Flickr.com
Baltimore Ravens Playoff Bound and Heading to New England
January 4, 2010 by Marney Kirk
Filed under Baltimore, Blog
Congratulations to our hometown team, the Baltimore Ravens! 
It has been a rough season — many more losses than expected, losses that should not have happened — so many penalties, mistakes, missed plays.
But we made it.
Now we have to get our heads in the game, just like we did in 2001 when we won the Superbowl.
No one expected it then.
No one expects it now.
Our players have not seemed themselves this season, and I have been trying to figure out why. The big question is, can they get back to their greatness for the playoffs?
How do they return to greatness? Practice is always important, but mindset is huge. How can they return to the mindset of “WE WILL WIN!”?
This week will be a purple week all around Baltimore. Let’s help our boys get their heads in the winning mode — and take New England by storm!
GO RAVENS!
Baltimore Ravens Still in Playoff Hunt After Mistake Ridden Loss Against Steelers
December 27, 2009 by Marney Kirk
Filed under Baltimore, Blog
According to the Baltimore Sun, a confirmation came from the NFL that if the Baltimore Ravens win next week against the Oakland Raiders, they will be in the playoffs.
Now, if the team plays like they did today, that won’t happen.
This game was painful to watch. Mistake after mistake, penalty after penalty, this did not look like a playoff caliber team.
The Ravens should have won this game. They gave away +/- 18 points by touchdowns and scores being recalled due to penalties.
It is very exciting that the Ravens can possibly still make the playoffs and that it is in their own hands whether they do it.
So come on, boys, make Baltimore proud and PLAY LIKE A RAVEN AND WIN NEXT SUNDAY!
Baltimore Blizzard Causes Changes in Ravens Game Sunday December 20, 2009
December 19, 2009 by Marney Kirk
Filed under Baltimore, Blog, Downtown Baltimore
We are officially in a blizzard warning here in Baltimore, and this has wreaked some havoc on the last Baltimore Ravens home game of the season tomorrow.
Due to the snow, the game has been officially moved to 4:15 pm start time. The snow is due to end around 6 am Sunday. This was to give the City of Baltimore more time to clear the roads around M&T Bank stadium, and make travel safe for those going into Downtown Baltimore. The stadium had 700 people stay overnight to work through the snow today and clear out for tomorrow. They were housed on the club level overnight.
The most interesting connundrum this caused is that the Chicago Bears’ flight was moved from today, Saturday, to Friday night, but due to the storm arriving earlier than expected, their flight was canceled. (Read the Chicago Bears’ official blog/story).
That’s right, the opponents for the Ravens tomorrow are still in Chicago.
What does this mean?
We are not sure yet.
The Bears may be able to fly in tomorrow morning if BWI opens the runway. The game could be delayed further for Sunday night. The game could be played Monday night.
This will be an interesting story to follow as it develops further. Right now, we are snowed in, and enjoying the pretty whiteness outside.
My Keller Williams Excellence Realty Office raised $1,500 for Charity Sunday!
November 10, 2009 by Marney Kirk
Filed under Baltimore, Blog, Lutherville, Timonium
On Sunday our Lutherville office of Keller Williams Excellence Realty held a tailgating party to raise money for KWCares, a 501 (c) (3) Charity.
We were HOPING for a Baltimore Ravens win, since we were watching our home team on multiple screens throughout the office, but we had a victory in our own right!
Through our auction items, including VIP seating, iTunes gift cards, massages, restaurant gift cards and more, plus a raffle of 3 Ravens-Steelers tickets to the game on November 29, 2009, we raised $1,500 for the KWCares Charity!
I was so proud to be a part of the KWCares Committee who brought this event together to raise such a significant amount for our charity.
This was our first year, and we are already planning for next year to make it an annual event!
So mark your calendars for 2010 for an away game against the Bengals. Because we WILL win next year’s match-up and raise even MORE money for charity!
Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium in Downtown Baltimore Sunday November 1, 2009
November 1, 2009 by Marney Kirk
Filed under Baltimore, Blog, Downtown Baltimore
If you’re looking for an exciting time the day after Halloween, then M&T Bank Stadium on the edge of Federal Hill in Downtown Baltimore this Sunday is the PLACE TO BE. Beginning around 8:30 am Parking lot H will open for tailgating — and the lot will fill up quickly!
Gametime is 1 pm — where 74,000 fans will be screaming in a sea of purple to cheer on the Baltimore Ravens against the undefeated Denver Broncos. This will be a tough game for our Ravens, and the fans need to be a strong 12th man!
So check out Downtown Baltimore where you will be engulfed in a sea of purple all day long — and come cheer on our hometown team!






