Category: PASTIMES
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Middleburg Holiday Music - Gift Suggestion - In Unison
There is nothing better than live holiday music, especially when the concert is right in the center of Middleburg and it’s Christmas time. The Middleburg…
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Humble and Kind - Sincerely me
W OW! Can everyone please take off their political boxing gloves and pause for the upcoming holidays? In no way do I want to censor anyone’s opinion, but the…
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The Artist’s Perspective
As part of my recent one man show “Ashby’s Gap” hosted by The Hill School, I offered to spend time with the student art classes. Working with Linda Conti,…
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What is All the Fuss over Dental Floss?
In August, the Associated Press (AP) published a story questioning the research evidence for the effectiveness of dental floss. The Federal Government even…
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Super Powerful Kale - Fitness Professional
One of the most powerful superfoods is kale.Yes, that green vegetable that you really hated as a child. It has vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3,…
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Albert’s Corner - A monthly column for people who share their homes with four-legged friends
Thanksgiving is, in my humble opinion, the very best holiday of all. I’ve always viewed this time of year as an opportunity to eat and give thanks, in that…
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Rethinking Fall Clean-up - The Plant Lady
It’s always been said that the gardener should get a physical in summer or fall when they are at the peak of their health. All of that dead heading, cutting…
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New Solutions Delivering Value and Beautiful Design - Ask a Remodeler
Over the past 29 years, BOWA has made a significant investment in continuing education for all employees and all aspects of design, architecture, and…
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Middleburg Halloween 2016 - Photos by Nancy Kleck
Middleburg Halloween 2016 - Photos by Nancy Kleck
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Sincerely me: Treadmill Tales
“Let’s get physical, physical….” Olivia Newton John seductively sang in the ’80’s while sporting leg warmers and a shiny, spandex leotard. Perhaps this was the…
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In Unison: Music and History
My friend Hunt Lyman asked me to write a music history lesson, so here it is. The early days of the World Wide Web were remarkable. From your desk in…
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The Artist’s Perspective
I would like to begin by thanking those of you who attended my show “Ashby’s Gap”. To be honest, as I write this, the show hasn’t even happened yet! So, it is…
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Stay Fit no matter what your age
As we age our bodies go through many changes. Morning stiffness in joints is not uncommon. Sometimes our back will ache and maybe it is difficult to stand up…
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The Plant Lady: Partners for Fall Flowering Bulbs
The most exuberant, fresh plant in our October gardens are the newly arrived fall flowering bulbs. After a deep summer slumber, they awake and push out of the…
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Ask a Remodeler: How to Communicate Your Likes and Dislikes to Designers
Everyone experiences architecture and design on a daily basis, but it can become intimidating when it’s time to remodel your own space. Below are a few tips…
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Jason Reaves: Pastry Chef Extraordinaire
Salamander Resort & Spa has one of the finest pastry chefs in the world, Jason Reaves. The Purcellville resident has been with Salamander since its opening…
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How Do I know what’s Permissible when Planning a Home Renovation? - Ask a Remodeler
W hen planning a home renovation or addition it’s important to complete your due diligence upfront to research any ordinances or restrictions that may affect…
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Fall Fashions Fashion Sense
A s the nearly hottest summer we can remember finally relents, the soft air now extends its hand as an invitation for you to fall in love with autumn. Maybe…
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If The Shoe Fits- Buy It - Sincerely me
I have a little shoe addiction. Ok, I have a big shoe addiction. One time in the late ‘90’s I had over 300 pairs. From boots to wedges, sandals to heels, I had…
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Asters for Fall - The Plant Lady
The gardener is generally in a state of overload by fall. We’ve fought weeds, tangled with the hose a few too many times, and deadheaded flowers since spring.…