Archive: 2020
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Thoughts from the Field: Welcoming Winter!
With the sudden drop in temperatures, the arrival of frost warnings (and in some areas, actual frost), and the resulting emergence of multiple layers of clothin…
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The Notorious RBG – and what to do now that she's gone
On Friday, September 18, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away at age 87 from pancreatic cancer. Justice Ginsburg had been fighting one form of…
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The National Sporting Library & Museum (NSLM) 2020 Polo Classic Presented by MARS Equestrian
The National Sporting Library & Museum (NSLM) 2020 Polo Classic Presented by MARS Equestrian
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The Holidays: Around the Town
It's that time of year again! There soon will be a frost on the pumpkin, and my human, Tom, LOVES to decorate. This year will be different for sure since we are…
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The Garden, A Busy Place
My garden deserves a big thank-you; it's needy, requires weeding, watering, and deadheading. In return, I receive innumerable rewards, some of which are small,…
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The Autopsy of a Horseman
2020 has stolen my creativity, so we're flashing back to one of my favorites. Enjoy! Horse people are a special breed. Whether you ride for sport, pleasure, or…
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Sitting and Health
Sitting has been named by many as one of the most dangerous things we can do to our health. Excessive sitting leads to a sedentary lifestyle that directly affec…
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Roasted Butternut Squash with Cumin Tomatoes
Even though butternut squash is available year-round, now in its peak season, this simple combination uses the late-season tomatoes and squash with a cumin touc…
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Middleburg Eccentric September 2020, Volume 17 Issue 6
THIS MONTH IN THE ECCENTRIC: THIS MONTH IN THE ECCENTRIC: The National Sporting Library & Museum(NSLM) 2020 Polo Classic, 2020 Livestock Hall of Fame, The…
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It's Time for Fall Home Maintenance
Waking up to chilly mornings and the kids being back in school – whatever that may look like – reminds us that it's time to tackle our fall home maintenance lis…
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Fields of Flowers Hosts Pottery Show and Sale by LoCo Potters
Fields of Flowers, the well-known pick-your-own flower farm in Western Loudoun County, VA, hosts a pottery show and sale on Saturday, October 3, 2020, from 10 a…
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Dentistry is a Leader in Advanced Technology
I receive compliments regularly from patients who are impressed by the technological advancements in dentistry. It got me thinking about how dentistry has embra…
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Buckle Up Kids: In Unison
Eventually, artists who have toured for years start to slow down. It's no wonder many of our favorite bands have been touring literally for decades, and after h…
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25 Foxcroft Girls Earn AP Scholar Awards
Two Foxcroft School students achieved the rare status of National Scholar to lead a group of 25 girls who earned 2020 AP Scholar Awards from the College Board f…
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Your Right to Vote is at Risk!
Our postal service has been slowed, by Postmaster General Louis de Joy, and on purpose, given his sworn testimony before the U.S. Congress, delaying prescriptio…
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Town of Middleburg Announces Proposal to Acquire Land for Future Town Hall
The Town of Middleburg is excited to announce it has entered into a Letter of Intent ("LOI") with Salamander Middleburg MUV, LLC to acquire 0.597 acres of land,…
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Tips for Planning a Home Gym to Crush Your Fitness Goals
For many of us working out is an essential part of our daily routine and staying active is key to maintaining physical, emotional, and mental health. But, makin…
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The Positive Facet of Community Collaboration and Sidewalk Sales
When people work together, the outcome can be very uplifting. I want to offer a huge thank you to the community at Emmanuel Episcopal Church and Middleburg, Vir…
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Strength Training
Research has shown that older adults who strength train age better. Tremendous health benefits can be achieved if we have a well balanced nutritional diet and s…
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Rockin' Soundtrack, Rockin' Dinner
I was psyched when I heard Knead Wine had come to Town, especially when I learned who was starting it up. It is not every day that a town can have a wine shop o…