May 2016
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Citizenship and the Political Class - The Public Square
We once produced national leaders who deeply cared about the fate of our nation and its people, but not now. No longer can we depend on the leadership class…
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Betty Owen Hatrick
Betty Owen Hatrick of Leesburg, Virginia, entered the Resurrection Life on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Born Wednesday, May 12, 1943 in Danville, Virginia, Betty…
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Better Trump than Hillary? - Blue
“By the end of his first 100 days as the nation’s 45th leader, the wall with Mexico would be designed, the immigration ban on Muslims would be in place, the…
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Waterworld - Federal Water Agencies: The Environmental Protection Agency
In my series on federal water agencies, so far I've written about the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Bureau of Recl…
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The Public Square - Hypocrisy
We once produced national leaders who deeply cared about the fate of our nation and its people, but not now. No longer can we depend on the leadership class bei…
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The Artist's Perspective - Pastimes in Cars
Those of you that know me as an artist, may or may not know about my long automotive past. I had three loves as a child—cars, art and music. While I was in a ba…
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Tailor-made Medicines
It wasn't that long ago when the drug companies firmly held that genetics played no significant role in how medicines worked. But that changed in 1988 when rese…
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Summer Salmon for Eccentric Foodie
As the hot weather finally sets in, the availability of fresh produce & ingredients should, in theory, make individuals more adventurous with food in the coming…
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My Favorite Gold Cup Photos 2016
My Favorite Gold Cup Photos 2016
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Middleburg Eccentric May 2016, Volume 13 Issue 1
View the Middleburg Eccentric May 2016 issue with Online Reader or Download.
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Glad Happiness
For decades and generations of gardeners, the gladiolus have been largely ignored. More popular with florists, the large, cut flower sprays are inexpensive, pri…
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FREE PARKING
Punkin Lee, President of the Middleburg Business & Professional Association appeared before Town Council at its regular monthly meeting on May 12 to plead for f…
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Council in the Limits - Free Parking
Kudos to Town Council, Staff, the Middleuburg Police, and the Middleburg Business and Professional Association for their close cooperation and mutual support in…
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Arbor Day - Middleburg's Arbor Day 2016 Poster Contest
Arbor Day - Middleburg's Arbor Day 2016 Poster Contest
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Albert's Corner - A monthly column for people who share their homes with four-legged friends
I've lived with Riley all of my life. He's my best friend and constant companion. He's the brawn and I'm the brains, or so I like to think. Early last year, he…
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A Primer on Interior Home Maintenance
Homeowners often ask, "What are some general guidelines for keeping my home safe and healthy for my family?" Our experience over the last 28 years has proven th…
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May Middleburg Business and Professional Association Biz Buzz ( Video)
The May Middleburg Business and Professional Association Biz Buzz mixer was hosted by Middleburg Academy and Backstreet Catering. The meeting agenda is as…
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Piedmont Races - Photos by Valerie Durbon
Upperville, VA - Photos by Valerie Durbon - http://mbecc.com/vdurbon
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Oatlands Races - Photos by Valerie Durbon
Oatlands, Leesburg VA ~ Photos by Valerie Durbon ~ http://mbecc.com/vdurbon
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Oatlands Races - Photos by Nancy Kleck
Oatlands, Leesburg VA ~ Photos by Nancy Kleck ~ http://mbecc.com/nkleck