Archive: 2020
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In Unison
The jazz world was delivered a blow on February 11 when the word came out that one of our finest jazz pianists, Lyle Mays, had died. I first heard Mays play in…
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Highjacked
February marks my first year as a mother. If you are a regular reader, you know what's coming next: A list on what I've learned in my first year of motherhood.…
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Healthcare for All
180 million of us are satisfied with the private healthcare coverage we enjoy, but for the greater good we will be asked (forced) to allow the government to tak…
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Foxcroft's 2020 Goodyear Fellow Laura Tierney Speaks to Students and Community about The Seven Standards to #WinAtSocial
"That's the trickier part of standards," explained Laura Tierney, 2020 Alison Harrison Goodyear '29 Fellow and keynote speaker for the School's recent Wellness…
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Foxcroft School Wins High School Division, Immanuel Christian Claims Middle School Title during Foxcroft School's Annual STEM Challenge
Foxcroft teams take second and third in the high school division, while The Hill School captures second in the middle school division Madera School and Immanuel…
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Elevating Your Staircase Design
Creating a beautiful, thoughtful design typically involves elevating every detail to enhance the experience throughout the entire home. The staircase is an ofte…
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Betsy Altenburger of Purcellville One of Eight Students and Two Faculty Members Elected to Foxcroft School Chapter of Cum Laude Society
Foxcroft junior and Purcellville native Betsy Altenburger, along with four classmates, three seniors, and two faculty members have been elected to the School's…
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Baby Teeth are Important
Children's Dental Health Month February is National Children's Dental Health Month. While children are growing and developing, specific patterns are established…
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Middleburg Eccentric January 2020, Volume 16 Issue 10
THIS MONTH IN THE ECCENTRIC: THIS MONTH IN THE ECCENTRIC: Dual Passions, Fifteen Years of the Highland Center for the Arts, Bluemont Fair Announces Winner, New…
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Why Trump Won (and why He will win again)
While those on the left, both Democrats and media, fret endlessly and cluelessly about how and why Donald Trump was elected, the answer for the rest of us is de…
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What's Your Theme Song?
Many iconic television theme songs birth earworms that are not easy to eradicate. Their lyrics catchy chords memorable, and tunes were sometimes more impactful…
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VHSA Hall of Fame - The Homestead
VHSA Hall of Fame - The Homestead
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Uplifting Reads and Downloads for Winters
Our geographical location may not rob us entirely of gardening options in winter. Between pruning, cold crops undercover, or indoor seed sowing, the gardener ca…
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Tony Well Retires from The National Ski Patrol
A Lifetime on the slopes After four decades of service as a National Ski Patroller (NSP), Tony Wells from The Plains retired on January 1, 2020. Also, he has be…
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The Middleburg Concert Series Presents 'Russian Reflections' with The Illinois Arts Trio
Music composed explicitly for piano, violin, and cello ensembles by 20th century Russian composers will come alive in a performance by violinist Aaron Jacobs fr…
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Steve's Picks for the Decade
It's 2020, and there are many "best of the decade" music lists to dig through on the Web. Make no mistake; there has been a ton of great music from the past ten…
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Staying Healthy in College
Staying healthy in college may seem simple, but when you get on that college campus and start attending classes, health is not your top priority. Even though yo…
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Seal out Tooth Decay for Children, Teens, and Adults
Brushing daily with fluoride toothpaste and flossing are the most effective ways to reduce the risk of getting cavities and gum disease. However, molars and pre…
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On to the Senate — to Try Trump
I. PRELIMINARY REMARKS. A. IMPEACHMENT PREP BY THE HOUSE. The "delay" in passing the articles of impeachment from the House to the Senate is "timely enough." Wh…
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New Course for Rappahannock Hunt Races
It's fun living in the heart of Virginia's horse & hound country where you're in good company because so many people are horse-crazy. You don't even have to own…