Archive: 2021
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Believe
This marks the first year my twins comprehend the meaning of Christmas. I get to witness them learning both about the birth of Christ as well as the magic of Sa…
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Bay Watching
Do you love rockfish? How about crabs? I sure do, but oysters top the list. I'm not ashamed to admit I can wolf down scores of them in a single sitting. The Kin…
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Wakefield Head of School Speaks in NAIS Podcast Series
Wakefield's Head of School Mrs. Ashley Harper appeared on October 12 as a guest speaker on the National Association of Independent Schools' new podcast series,…
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The Queen of Steam Makes a Rail Stop
Train lovers can't help but gather at their favorite rail crossings to catch the famous Norfolk and Western 611 steam engine on its nostalgic trips through Dela…
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Sam Huff
Almost anyone living in the Middleburg area for any length of time surely shook hands or exchanged greetings with long-time resident Sam Huff at the very least,…
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Robert Macdonald "Sandy" Young and Claudia Saffer Young
What began as a love story ended as a love story for two widely known and much admired Middleburg area natives and long-time residents. On October 30, 2021, Rob…
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Reclaiming the Roots of Thanksgiving
Tonya Taylor, Director of Production for the Bainum Foundation Farm, recently gave my husband and me a tour of the farm. The farm is located off St. Louis Road…
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Piedmont Hunt Opening Meet
Piedmont Hunt Opening Meet
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Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program Polo Classic 2021 - A Record $180,000 in Net Income Raised At Program's Largest Annual Event
The Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program (NVTRP) held its 15th annual Polo Classic on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Great Meadow in The Plains, VA. Th…
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Middleburg Community Center Receives Generous Donation
Sheila Johnson of the Salamander Resort & Spa presented the Middleburg Community Center with a check in the amount of $12,066 on Tuesday November 16th. The Sala…
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Mary Kay Fincham Garwood
Mary Kay Fincham Garwood, the welcoming face of Middleburg to countless visitors to the village for more than a quarter-century, died peacefully on November 21,…
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Kuhns Put Contract on Saint Louis Historic Property with Goal of Protecting from Development
The Kuhn family has put a contract on 42-acres in Saint Louis, Virginia, one of the first African-American townships in Loudoun County. As part of the buying pr…
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Indoor Humidity
Studies have found that low relative humidity increases the risk of transmitting the viruses responsible for COVID-19 and influenza. With the winter months well…
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Here come the Holidays Around the Town
As you humans go into your holiday season, I want to remind you that people are good. Many of you have had a tough and confusing last two years, and I know tens…
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Dental Care Through the Decades of Life
Dental needs change through the different decades of life. They reflect the stages of health and lifestyle. To meet the needs of maintaining proper dental healt…
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Critical Considerations that Ensure Your Home Security System Meets Your Needs
Choosing to install a security system to protect your property and your loved ones is a wise decision. In addition to protecting the perimeter of your home—the…
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Come Celebrate a Musical Celtic Christmas "At The Parish House" on Sunday, December 19th
For decades a talented band of Celtic musicians has played to sold-out audiences in Virginia with brilliant renditions of Irish and Scottish songs and tunes. Lo…
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Christmas Magic Sincerely me (Read to the tune of "Christmas is Coming")
Christmas is coming, and the supply chains are whack. Please think outside the box before you wrap. If you can't find the perfect thing for under the tree, give…
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Cherry Tart
Cherry Tart Makes 1 9"tart 20 ounces frozen pitted cherries, you can use sour, sweet or a mixture of both 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons tapioca flour* Juice of half…
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Book Burning Proposed in America?
There's a political push by Republicans, self-identified MAGA Moms, accompanied by a smaller number of Yahoo Dads, who are showing up at local school boards, to…