November 2019
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Waves - Middleburg Film Festival
When I see movies at the Middleburg Film Festival, I make it a tradition to keep myself in the dark as much as possible, so as to keep the surprise intact. I…
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Thoughts from the Field: The Dirt on Dirt - Fieldcraft
We all know the saying “no foot, no horse,” an adage that rings true in a multitude of contexts. Simply put, a strong foundation is key to success. As we inch…
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The Stanley Cup Visits The Middleburg Film Festival
Emmanuel Church, Middleburg, VA ~ Photos by Dee Dee Hubbard
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The Artist’s Perspective
C reative talent finds its way through and to those who wish to see it every day. I have to share, in my many years of writing this column, that I see kind,…
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The Amazing Bronze Fox Sculpture Finds a Home in Middleburg
I t all started with a vision of The Middleburg Arts Council, and the town of Middleburg to bring more art and sculpture to the streets of this small town. The…
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Playlists - In Unison
I’m not sure how Pandora continues to exist. While a number of my friends swear by it, I have never been a fan of internet radio where you have minimal ability…
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Nathaniel Holmes Morrison
Nathaniel Holmes Morrison, III, 83, of Welbourne, Middleburg, Virginia, died peacefully at home October 10thsurrounded by his family and his beloved dogs. The…
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Middleburg Town Council Report
Public interviews for Vacant Council Seat Public interviews were held to fill the inner room vacancy on the town council, a seat left by Kevin Hazard. Three…
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Middleburg Film Festival - THE TWO POPES Awarded Top Narrative Prize and WILLIE Takes Home Top Documentary Prize
The Middleburg Film Festival announced today the Audience Award winners for Best Narrative Film and Best Documentary Film following the conclusion of the…
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Mary Murrin Painter
Mary Murrin Painter of Bonita Springs, FL, passed away on Sunday October 6. Born Mary Carol Murrin on December 19, 1949 in Charleston, West Virginia, she was…
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Marjorie Morgenstierne Dahlgren
M arjorie Morgenstierne Dahlgren, age 88, passed away on September 7, 2019. She was born on July 26, 1931 in New York City. Her father was Wilhelm Munthe De…
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Little River Baptist Church Celebrates 250 Years
Avery few churches in Virginia have been part of the community for centuries, and Little River Baptist Church (LRBC) is one of them. The church has been a…
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Let’s Celebrate
I n teacher Kim Renneker’s third grade classroom at The Hill School, every Tuesday throughout the academic year is cause for celebration. It’s not a holiday.…
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Jojo Rabbit - Middleburg Film Festival
The definition of satire reads “the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the…
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How Do You Ensure a Successful Design? - Ask a Remodeler
A successful remodeling project is one that improves your family’s enjoyment of your home long after the project is completed, and the process starts with a…
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Harriet - Middleburg Film Festival
True story movies can be tricky sometimes, because although most of them are pretty entertaining, it can be hard to tell where the “true story” ends and the…
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Fall is a Time for Sowing - The Plant Lady
Maybe contrary to your notion of a timeline for seed sowing, fall is the best and perfect time to sow seeds of winter annuals and biennials. This exercise is…
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Dental Benefits, Use Them or Lose Them - Middleburg Smiles
It’s time to review your annual dental benefits before they are lost. Most employer-sponsored health insurance plans are on a calendar year. This means that…
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Daniel Sanders Morrow: 1944-2019
By Margaret Morton, Cate Magennis Wyatt Since his death on October 26 at Winchester Medical Center, tributes have poured into the Middleburg community from…
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Concert on the Steps Middleburg Community Center
Photos by Dee Dee Hubbard