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One of my fondest memories as a child was the Thanksgiving Holiday. My mother loved to cook and cook she did in preparing food for not just our family, but for relatives and people who had no where to go for the holiday. We always had someone into our home who was in need and my parents wanted to...
11/28/2013
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I noted earlier today that John Eaton, renowned piano player, vocalist and musicologist, will be at Wolf Trap on two separate occasions over the next 3 months. On November 30th, 2013, he will be performing "The Roaring Twenties" and on February 15th, 2014, he will be presenting "The Fabulous Fort...
11/26/2013
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If you live in or will be visiting Northern Virginia between Thanksgiving and Christmas, 2013, then you might be interested in checking out the Christmas in Leesburg 2013, Virginia website. This website will give you many holiday events including: Christmas tree lighting, a Holiday Craft Show, a ...
11/24/2013
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I was listening to the News and Weather this morning at around 5 am, in reference to Northern Virginia. The Weather Forecast is for a much colder weekend, 38 this Sunday for a high temperature and a low of 19. Now that sounds cold for November and it isn't even Thanksgiving yet.Whether you are re...
11/21/2013
Like us, most of my readers have probably formulated your plans for the Thanksgiving Holiday, 2013. If you haven't, you might be interested in checking out the Northern Virginia Magazine's Thanksgiving Food And Wine Guide.Using the guide for Restaurant and Food ideas might help to keep you out of...
11/19/2013
I just arrived home from spending a few minutes shopping at this week's Spotlight on Business Gainesville - Eden's Natural Market & Greenhouse. In fact, if you travel Route 29 between Gainesville and Warrenton, you've no doubt noted the Market on the West side of the road.Here is what I've noted ...
11/17/2013
One of my favorite communities in Northern Virginia is Haymarket. It is attractive, charming, quaint and simply put, a wonderful place to visit. There are restaurants, shopping both downtown and a brand new Shopping Center with a Walmart and Kohl's just west of Highway 15.A great way to learn abo...
11/14/2013
You just purchased a new house and like most people, you're thinking about updating, making some changes and improvements. In all probability you will need a Contractor for at least some of them.The question becomes: What do I look for when employing a Contractor? In other words, what do you and ...
11/13/2013
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I want to seize this moment to wish all Veteran's and Active Duty Military a VERY Happy Veteran's Day. I am very grateful for your service to and for our country. I also appreciate your dedication and commitment to the task you have been called to serve.Enjoy a very special Veteran's Day 2013.
11/11/2013
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Veteran's Day is approaching and I just noticed that Alexandria, Virginia is sponsoring a special Veterans' Day Ceremony. It is the 12th Annual Veteran's Day Ceremony and is scheduled to begin at 1 pm, November 11th, 2013.There will be a special speaker, patriotic songs, a wreath laying and much,...
11/08/2013