So you’re out for a hike or a walk in nature and you are certain you heard a hiss or saw a slimy creature slithering through the bushes; don’t worry, keep calm. Although your first instinct might be to run away or find a “weapon” to slay the vile creature, you must resist the urge. […]

Hey! It’s me again. Tell me something, when was the last time you’ve been out with your partner, no kids, no pets, just the two of you? Can’t quite recall the exact date, can you? That’s fine; tell me this then, when was the last time you and some friends got together and did something […]

Gardeners, aspiring gardeners, flower boutique owners and patrons, those of you who enjoy the resplendent array of blooms that accompany Spring, a beautiful budding hello to you all. While Roses, Petunias and Sun Flowers are lovely, there is nothing quite as breathtaking as the uncultivated beauty you will encounter as you travel throughout the Blue […]

“While the storm clouds gather far across the sea,Let us swear allegiance to a land that’s free,Let us all be grateful for a land so fair,As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer.God bless America….” (Irving Berlin, 1938) “Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave,O’er the land of the free and the home […]

Journey with me to heart of the Commonwealth of Virginia: along the Rivanna River, west of the Southwest Mountains, bordering the foothills of the Blue Ridge, 115 miles from Washington DC and 70 miles from Richmond to the beautiful and historic Charlottesville. We’ll look at its rich history, amazing architecture and exuberant social scenes including; […]

So I was sitting in the office the other day when it occurred to me that summer is upon us; the kids will be out of school soon and I haven’t began making preparations for a fun-filled vacation. I have been so busy trying to meet deadlines, balancing the checkbooks and overseeing homework that I […]

There’s a new restaurant in town…a restaurant that is certainly one of a kind. Deb and I tried it out for you, so we can give you our honest opinion of whether this is a good place to eat, or a place to avoid. Our opinion? As Siskel & Ebert would say about a classic […]

The magnificent state of Virginia was given its name in recognition of England’s “Virgin Queen,” Queen Elizabeth I. Nicknamed the “Old Dominion” and often referred to as the “birthplace of the nation”; Virginia was the first part of the country to be permanently inhabited by British settlers. Although the state played an integral part in […]

Hello Readers, there is an exquisite event occurring this upcoming weekend, May 10th through 12th, 2013 that I simply must tell you about. If you have a passion for art, fine jewelry, enjoy beautiful collectible items and 18th century English and American furniture accompanied by vintage accessories; you are in for a delightful treat. Come […]

  Picking up after the kids, planning and preparing “well-balanced” meals, doing the laundry, cleaning the house and attending after-school activities, most of the time struggling to maintain one’s sanity amidst all the chaos; speaking from experience; a mother’s work is never done. If you are nodding your head while reading this article, you are […]