Rural Living January 2019
January...Rural Living November-December 2018
Adventures in Bucket-Truckery November-December 2018 This is the time of year when columnists wax rhapsodic about the joys of giving, and giving thanks. The holidays are upon us. There’s much I’m thankful for, and, I look forward to giving (and receiving) holiday...Rural Living October 2018
Ahh! The Golf Course Life! October 2018 I have spent a good portion of my life living across from, or actually on, a golf course. I do not play golf. I should, I guess, but I think it requires two things I have in very short supply: patience and a certain athletic...Rural Living September 2018
Walk in the woods was no ‘Teddy Bear Picnic’ September 2018 I have been walking in the woods around here for decades; minus, of course, the two years I was “down” with the new knees. But my new knees are finally cooperating, and I am back at my walks through the...Rural Living August 2018
On Lolling, Innovation and Rural Skullduggery August 2018 Oh, it’s the hottest month of the year — and, this year, that’s saying something — and I can’t stop wishing I had a pool where I could loll around. I am very good at lolling, especially in a pool. I think if I...Rural Living July 2018
A Summer Shark-Tale Memory July 2018 Since I’m spending the summer in a rather unadventurous way — reading on the porch, keeping my eye on birds and wildlife — my mind sometimes wanders to past adventures. So, here’s one for you. I’m sorry it’s coming in the middle...Rural Living June 2018
Pieces of Springtime: Lavender Dust Bunnies, Scary Handymen on the Prowl June 2018 As I write this in late April, spring seems to finally be springing. We didn’t have much snow at all until 10 inches fell several times after the calendar told us it was spring. In...Rural Living May 2018
Words of Wisdom for Fun in the Sun May 2018 I spent much of my youth in a swimming pool. I was on the swim team, in the water ballet troupe, and, basically, in the water as much and as often as possible. Then, after college, I hied to Key West, and...Rural Living March-April 2018
As Spring Approaches, Some Lingering Winter Thoughts Is it spring yet? Probably not, but it’s coming. It must be! March-April 2018 What a winter we had — or didn’t have — here in the mountains. Right now, in late January, it has snowed a grand total of, oh, half an...Rural Living February 2018
Embraceable February! The time to hunker down, cozy up and make the best of things! February 2018 When you think about it, there’s a lot to like about February. It’s the month of love and holidays and snow. It’s the time when staying inside where it’s warm is a great...Rural Living January 2018
Reading and trudging away, into another blessed New Year! I’m quite glad I spent many years of my youth as a dancing fool. January 2018 It’s a new year, and you know what that means: We’ll all be another year older, sooner or later … if we’re lucky. There are many...
On Groundhog Day earlier this month, Punxsutawney Phil could not find his shadow. And as the legend goes, this means we're in for an early spring. With wishful thoughts of spring coming soon, here's a photo that Northern Neck Electric Cooperative member James Bosworth, of Heathsville, sent us. "Lilly frog snorting pollen in her pad rather than on her pad," he writes. We toadally love this photo, James. Thanks for sharing!
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