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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...
Tell us in the comments below (you can even use GIFs) what your favorite fruit or vegetable is!! June’s cover story is about taking advantage of the proliferation of delightful farmers markets’ this summer and buying fresh fruit, vegetables and much more from Virginia growers. If you haven’t read that story yet, you can read it on our website here: www.co-opliving.com/lifestyle/cover-story/
Thanks for taking the time meet with our Youth Tour students, Congressman Denver Riggleman!This morning I welcomed students from the Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative and Southside Electric Cooperative
Youth tour who came up to DC to learn about how government works. It was so great to meet you all!
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Each June, more than 1,800 young people from around the U.S. head to Washington, D.C., as part of the NRECA Youth Tour. Participants learn about the role that electric cooperatives play in a free enterprise system, especially as it relates to providing electric energy. During the Youth Tour, which is happening this week, students visit Capitol Hill, meet with members of Virginia’s congressional delegation, tour the U.S. Capitol Building, enjoy a dinner cruise down the Potomac River, a Washington Nationals baseball game, sightseeing at iconic U.S. monuments, museums, and much more! Enjoy these photos from the 2019 Youth Tour happening this week!
