Category: PASTIMES
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Pirate Radio Lives - In Unison
During the sixties in the United Kingdom, the record companies controlled the music that any disc jockey could play over the airwaves. Combine that with the…
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Dentistry for Children Q&A - Middleburg Smiles
When should I bring in my child for their first dental visit? The first visit should be after the baby teeth first begin to erupt. Establishing an early…
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A little Joy - Around the Town
Here come the holidays! And that means family, friends, food, gifts, and fun. Or does it? I know all of you humans are sad about the pandemic and how it will…
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Pigs Can Fly - Sincerely me
I have the most amazing horse ever to walk the face of the earth, and my connection and bond with her are like those found in a little girl’s dreams. I…
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What Changes Have You Made to Your Home Since COVID-19? - Ask a Remodeler
With corona virus numbers ticking back up, likely, many of us are still hunkering down in our homes with our “pod” of family and perhaps a few close friends.…
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Two Holiday Favorites - The Kitchen Philosophy
Lemon Cream Tarts 8 Individual tarts I love the idea of everyone getting their own tart and the combination of berries and the lemon cream is delicious - You…
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New Gardeners Surge - The Plant Lady
The Corona virus has been a horrible event but a good thing for the gardening world. There may have been toilet paper and hand sanitizer shortages, but there…
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Celebrate an abundance of summer produce The Kitchen Philosophy
As I watch my garden start to ramp up with a bounty of cherry tomatoes and zucchini, I am always on the lookout for a new recipe. I just acquired a grill…
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Dental Office Safety and COVID-19 - Middleburg Smiles
Now that we have emerged from quarantine and restrictions are being slowly removed, patients want to know are they safe to resume dental care. The answer is…
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Mid-year new albums - In Unison
It’s June, COVID is still with us, and many of you are still home. Here are ten great new albums you can check out. Best listened to on Spotify or your…
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Thoughts from the Field; Electrolytes Please pass the salt (and water)!!! - Fieldcraft
With the temperatures soaring, the grass becoming crispy, and our horses either maintaining their workload or coming back into work in anticipation of hunt…
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What Say You? - Sincerely me
E ncyclopedia Britannica defines “Hieroglyphic writing is a system that employs characters in the form of pictures. Those individual signs, called hieroglyphs,…
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Is Your Backyard “Staycation” Ready? - Ask a Remodeler
With so many summer plans on hold and a continued need for social distancing, now is a perfect time to plan an outdoor renovation. Today’s backyards are often…
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Summer Symphony - The Plant Lady
Dependent on humidity and recent rain, my tree frogs are loudest at night, joined by the katydid who repeats katydid, Katy didn’t. Summer nights can be…
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THANK YOU! - Around the Town
As many of you know, my human Tom had COVID. It was a scary time for both of us. He had to be in the hospital for five days, and I was taken care of by my mom,…
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2020 -The Summer of Change Around the Town
As summer began, I noticed that all of us, even dogs are in the midst of so much change. The Corona Virus has altered human and canine lives in a profound way.…
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An Internet Rant - In Unison--June 2020
The Voice of America recently did a story on Loudoun County, calling it the place where the Internet lives. There are more than 18 million square feet of data…
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Thoughts from the Field; Deer, and Foxes, and Butterflies. OH MY! - Fieldcraft
As summer arrives, and we are still practicing social distancing, many of us are looking for new and creative ways to engage with friends and family.…
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Fear Inhibits Progress
H ave you ever been afraid to do something and put it off due to fear? Maybe, it was the GRE assessment for graduate school or the start of a weight loss…
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Do I Need a Mouthwash?
Halitosis (bad breath), stained teeth, cavities, dry mouth, or gum disease are reasons you may consider using a mouthwash, otherwise known as a mouth rinse.…