Category: PASTIMES
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Disconnect so you can recharge
I stopped by my local smoothie place and it was very busy. Everyone was looking at some sort of electronic device. It’s amazing how they were all so focused.…
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How to Conquer Dental Phobia
It’s helpful for many people who are fearful and anxious to know that they are not alone. It’s also important to realize that help is available. Actually,…
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Albert’s Corner - April 2016
Oh spring, how you bug me! Well, the chance to enjoy the outdoors again makes me happy. But the insects -- they definitely bug me! Now that the world is abuzz…
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Keeping In Touch - iMed
Telemedicine is a fifty-year old concept with an avalanche of new providers, devices, and applications. It began with manned space flight, when both the…
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Hospital of the Future - iMed
Previous pieces in this series have mentioned an outlook for cancer treatment, molecular diagnostics, regenerative medicine, bioinformatics, gene therapy,…
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Concert on the Steps, Middleburg Community Center
Middleburg, VA ~ Photos by Dee Dee Hubbard
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The Hill School Shoot
Bear’s Den Farm, Delaplane VA - Photos by Dee Dee Hubbard
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Balanced exercise and knee health
A s babies are knees are flexible and grow strong as we learn to walk and maneuver around obstacles. Our muscles become stronger as we learn to run, reach and…
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Albert’s Corner
I almost always limit this column to topics about living with four-legged friends. Being a dog, however, I do have some strong opinions about protecting my…
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Taming the Wild Green… - From Behind The Stove
A s a molecular gastronaut, I like to explore what the actual act of cooking does to food and how my body reacts to different foods prepared different ways.…
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Keepin’ It Real - Sincerely me
I n 2016 there is a huge farm to table movement as many crave real food for themselves and families. Chemicals and herbicides are taboo. Raw, fresh, and local…
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This Spring The Runway Brings... - Fashion Sense
N o other time awakens the spirit like springtime. We are filled with the anticipation of new beginnings. Even my favorite song bird puts on prettier feathers.…
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Top 10 Things to Know Before You Purchase a House to Remodel - Ask a Remodeler
T oo many times, I’ve had to deliver the upsetting news to new homebuyers: the remodeling project they planned for their new purchase is not feasible. With a…
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Viburnums for April - The Plant Lady
It was probably 1975 when I first discovered Viburnum carlesii while walking my dog and living in Vienna, Virginia. The fragrance was so incredible that I…
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The Artist’s Perspective
Okay artists, is it show time? If you haven’t had your first solo show, it’s time to get into shape. Every artist at some point aspires to have their own solo…
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Activities Abound at Middleburg Charter School
Mrs. Escobar’s “Give Back Class” that has been working to make our school and community a better place to live. On March 17th, the class took a walking field…
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Tips for success when remodeling an older home - Ask a Remodeler
One of the most interesting and challenging aspects of our business, has been the opportunity to work on charming, older homes like those in Middleburg and the…
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The Nun’s Orchid - The Plant Lady
T he trigger for plants to flower is day length, orchids are no different. Some flower as days get shorter, a good example is the cymbidium orchid, flowering…
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The Artist’s Perspective
Landscape artists and photographers are so often surrounded by inspiration and beauty in this area. Majestic sunrises, rich verdant land, tranquil ponds and…
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The Real Housewives of Middleburg - Sincerely me
D o you remember the song “57 Channels and Nothing’s On”? Well, now it seems we have 5700 channels and you can bet that at any given time or in any given…