by Margo Oxendine, Contributing Columnist | Jan 5, 2021 | Rural Living
Because I’m Happy Clap along if you feel like 2021 is for you November/December...
by Margo Oxendine, Contributing Columnist | Nov 5, 2020 | Rural Living
Happy Holidays But what kind of merriment is appropriate in a pandemic? November/December...
by Margo Oxendine, Contributing Columnist | Oct 5, 2020 | Rural Living
Fine Cuisine, Critter-Style Or, the dangers of leaving a tasty roast within sniffing distance of cats and dogs October...
by Margo Oxendine, Contributing Columnist | Sep 1, 2020 | Rural Living
The Jaguar Preserve And other good reasons to keep your vacation ideas under control September 2020 This year, it would be a safe bet not to take an adventure vacation. Or any vacation, for that matter, unless you stayed home. And, we’ve all certainly done our share...
by Margo Oxendine, Contributing Columnist | Aug 3, 2020 | Rural Living
Hit the Open Road We’ll have fun, fun, fun remembering how the T-Bird took us away August 2020 Recently, a Cooperative Living reader, Howard from Catlett, Va., sent a very nice email that cheered me up. And we all have needed some cheering up these past few...
by Margo Oxendine, Contributing Columnist | Jul 1, 2020 | Rural Living
Of Change and Constancy There’s no longer a Monday or Tuesday, just a ‘Nextday’ July 2020 As I write this in late May, I can only imagine what July might be looking like. Right now, Virginia businesses are like an early spring flower: Poking up their heads and looking...
by Margo Oxendine, Contributing Columnist | Jun 2, 2020 | Rural Living
Is It Over Yet? Months after the onset of COVID-19, much uncertainty still abounds June 2020 Is it over yet? The deadline for this column is six weeks before the issue date. That means I’m writing this in late April. So: I don’t know what I don’t know. Are the tests...
by Margo Oxendine, Contributing Columnist | Apr 29, 2020 | Rural Living
From Happy to Sad and Back to Happy I was going to feel like Queen for a Day at the Apple Blossom Festival, but fate intervened May 2020 I was happy and proud and excited, all at the same time. Throw in a little nervous, and you’ve got my state of mind for early May....
by Margo Oxendine, Contributing Columnist | Feb 29, 2020 | Rural Living
The Luck of the Irish Fortuity in overcoming misfortune March-April 2020 Will you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this month, regardless of whether you’re Irish? I probably should be among those dancing in the streets. (Although there is no way I’ll drink beer, especially...
by Margo Oxendine, Contributing Columnist | Feb 3, 2020 | Rural Living
For the Love of Food And it’s not all ‘Greek’ to me February 2020 This is the month that’s all about love. Therefore, I will write about … food. George Bernard Shaw once wrote or said, “There is no love greater than the love of food.” A dear, departed friend once sent...
by Margo Oxendine, Contributing Columnist | Dec 19, 2019 | Rural Living
Shoveling My Way Out of Trouble I get the snow before the snow gets me January 2020 Sigh. It’s January, and while I am (always) more than ready to shovel snow, I still haven’t gotten rid of all the leaves that hide in the corners of the porch steps. I still haven’t...
by Margo Oxendine, Contributing Columnist | Nov 1, 2019 | Rural Living
The Holidays Are Looming Are houseguests on your horizon? November-December 2019 Ah, houseguests. We are happy to see them arrive. And we are happy to see them go. Houseguests take a lot of prep work. Every room must be vacuumed and dusted and as artfully arranged as...
