Category: Sincerely me
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Queen Bee - Sincerely me
The memorable character Bubba Blue from Forrest Gump speaks of different types of shrimp. “Dey’s uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried,…
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Hi-ho, Hi-ho - Sincerely me
I got fired from my first job 30 years ago at age 15. Before you make an assumption, let me explain. I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit and couldn’t…
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Reflections and Resolutions - Sincerely me
My January article is always about reflections on the previous year. When I started to outline my 2020 submission, my thoughts became like a bowl of noodles.…
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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 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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Dishes Done Right - Sincerely me
Brandy Greenwell I have been a wife for ten years and a mother for 16 months. I am not a stranger to caring for my family, but now the household under my care…
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Have A Nice Bidet - Sincerely me
W hen my Grandmother passed decades ago, we found an entire closet full of toilet paper when cleaning out her home. We used the inherited stash for many years…
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my favorite Covid-isms - Sincerely me
T his month I have made a collection of all my favorite Covid-isms floating around the internet. All of my energy this month has gone to dusting my house with…
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Goonies Never Say Die - Sincerely me
W e are living in a scary time at present. Most of us have never been through anything like it, and the uncertainty is a little overwhelming. However, during…
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Buy Polar - Sincerely me
Since I have 9-month-old twins who are growing like weeds, keeping them fed and clothed can be quite costly. I have been given pre-loved clothes and toys,…
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Sliding Doors - Sincerely me
There are many sliding door moments in life that can alter the trajectory of future events. For me, attending Foxcroft School and going to the library for…
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Middleburg Summer Fun - Sincerely me
Welcome to Summer Middleburgers! There are so many amazing activities to do around our little community that one could never be bored. There’s Polo, wineries,…
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Winter Blues - Sincerely me
E ven though spring is right around the corner and the days are already getting longer, we are still wrapped in the blanket of Ol’ Man Winter for a few more…
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Lessons of 2017 - Sincerely me
Happy New Year! With each year we are supposed to get older and wiser and last year was no exception. I always like to reflect this time of year and share my…
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Middleburg Women - Sincerely me
I recently had to compile a presentation on Middleburg for an out of town client. Those of us that live or work in Middleburg have already been charmed by her…
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Happy Hunting - Sincerely me
The 2017-2018 hunt season is upon us and for many locals opening cubbing day is like Christmas. Those that partake have spent the summer doing trot sets in the…
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Summer Slimmin’- Sincerely me
New Year resolutions are often based on health, fitness and preparing for your summer “beach body.” I think that the dark winter days are meant for Irish…
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Horse Show Evolution - Sincerely me
The Eagles have landed from their winter horse showing in Florida and are in full swing with the Virginia circuit. Though it has been many, many moons since I…
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Shhh, It Happens - Sincerely me
Recently at a dinner party I attended, the host thoughtfully broke the ice by asking each guest to relay one of their most embarrassing moments. Within seconds…
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Your Day at the Races - What to wear - Sincerely me
This month marks my four-year anniversary writing for Middleburg Eccentric. To celebrate, I am throwing it back with a reprint of one of my favorites and…