January 2017
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Going to Mars, really? A Scientist's Perspective
You may have heard about reports a few years ago that there had been a pause in global warming during the 1990s and possibly into the 2000s. Last week there was…
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Five First-Choice Colleges A Change in Approach
Reach. Zone. Safety. This approach to college counseling worked for years, but this model is broken. We need to change the language and approach we use with stu…
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Citizenship - "He Not Busy Being Born is Busy Dying"
The Public Square likes to think of the period from Halloween to January 1 as a time of gratitude first (Thanksgiving), then giving (Christmas Holidays), and fi…
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Christmas in Middleburg
Thanks to those who worked so hard to make this year's Christmas in Middleburg ceremonies and celebrations among the best ever: tens of thousands of friends and…
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Choosing Sides, The elegance of empowerment
“ If the world were a logical place, men would ride side saddle” - Rita Mae Brown When speaking of Maureen Conroy Britell, the last adjective a person would…
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Cat Night
Cat Night
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Boy Scout Troop 2950 Advance A Pair to Eagle Scout
Boy Scout Oath Ryan Basinger, 17, a senior at the Loudoun Vally High School and Edward Calley, 19, a freshman at Washington and Lee University, both members of…
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Ask a Council Member
The Middleburg Council is making plans to gather for a visioning session to discuss goals and policies. We are finalizing plans (and will publicize), but we exp…
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An Obstacle to Peace Blue
Our new President and his closest advisors firmly believe that illegal and universally condemned Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory are both "legal" a…
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A Behind the Scenes look at Martin Scorsese’s “The Age of Innocence.”
Middleburg Academy and the Middleburg Theater Department are pleased to bring you an exclusive showing of the Martin Scorsese’s masterpiece, The Age of…
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PLACES & FACES: Mike Smith’s 50th Birthday Celebration
Mike Smith's Birthday Parities have become a creative tradition in the Middleburg area. This year was no exception, the party was held a Salamander Resort.…
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PLACES & FACES: Windy Hill Epic '80s Gala
The Windy Hill Epic '80s Gala was held at Salamander Resort on Friday, November 18th. The event raised money for the Windy Hill Foundation to facilitate its…
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The seasonal flowers of Christmas, Florist Cyclamen - The Plant Lady
The seasonal flowers of Christmas are few. Nothing like the countless options for Mother’s Day or Easter. It boils down to forced flowers that are best grown…
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THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF YEAR! - Fashion Sense
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Beauty abounds in the town of Middleburg as holiday fashions make their debut on Washington Street this season. The…
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Middleburg Holiday Music - Gift Suggestion - In Unison
There is nothing better than live holiday music, especially when the concert is right in the center of Middleburg and it’s Christmas time. The Middleburg…
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Middleburg Garden Club’s Greens Show at Emmanuel Church
A lways a highlight of Middleburg’s Christmas Season, this juried flower show involving themed entries from area garden clubs It was about fifty years ago that…
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Is your Home Susceptible to Ice Damming? - Ask a Remodeler
A n ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the eave or valley of a roof preventing proper drainage. This occurs when snow melts and slides to cooler portions…
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An artful life inspired to be expressive with care - The Artist’s Perspective
In 2009, as our country dealt with the aftermath of the worst recession in seventy or so years, my wife Linda and I did something that seemed crazy. We opened…
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A Look Back, Helps Us Look Forward, Be Grateful - Fitness Professional
As 2016 comes to an end, it is nice to take a look back at all that was accomplished. Whether it is goals that were achieved or goals that are still on the…
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A Christmas Wish - Sincerely me
I f you are a regular reader of my column, you know that I usually give shopping advice in December. You also know that I love to support local businesses,…