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September 07, 2009

What shopping category are you?

My wife loves to shop — shoes, shirts, pants, jewelry. You name it, she loves it. When it comes to grocery shopping, however, she draws a line.



September 03, 2009

Crown Vic rolling into Hazel River Pub Friday
Crown Vic rolling into Hazel River Pub Friday

F’burg cover band will mix in some original songs too



August 31, 2009

New ways to research pet meds online

As regular readers know, I strongly believe that purchasing medication directly from your veterinarian is the best way to ensure your pet receives the ideal product at the optimum dose.

A special thank you to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church

Community relationships are just as important to the Humane Society of Culpeper as our desire to help people and animals in distress.

Watching history march by
Watching history march by

Berry Hill centerpiece of BSF celebration



August 24, 2009

Feeling Fantastic
Feeling Fantastic

Camp Fantastic visited Culpeper County for the 26th year Wednesday, giving children stricken with cancer a chance to forget about the disease and just have fun.

‘Velvet Blend’ spreads joy around Culpeper

‘Velvet Blend’ sang at the Culpeper Farmer’s Market Aug. 15.

Do I need to be concerned about the dog flu?

Q: Do I need to worry about the dog flu?

Remember the time: Life at Jenny’s

Time eluded me as I rushed my husband out of Jenny’s so I could set up his surprise party, set to start two hours later.



August 17, 2009

Floored by all work, some play

After three years and about 300 hours of dirty work, my husband and I had but one task left before his century-old childhood home in Gordonsville would be habitable again.

‘The nerve of some people’

There are a couple of things that you just don’t say to a lady. Never comment on what she’s eating and never, ever make a remark about her weight.

Identifying hot winter destinations

Tropical climates, beaches and relaxation are calling me, but where can I now go without a passport?

What dogs are most vulnerable to Lyme disease?

Q: What dogs are most susceptible to getting the deadliest form of Lyme disease?

VBS not just for kids anymore
VBS not just for kids anymore

Summer elicits thoughts of swimming pools, camps, lazy days and . . . Vacation Bible School.

Right back where we left off

Ten years ago, when I drove away from Dover High School as a new graduate, I had no desire to return.



August 09, 2009

I’m pregnant: Why shouldn’t I clean the litter box?

Q: When I got pregnant, my obstetrician instructed me not to clean the cat’s litter pan. Why?

Man, that’s a big tomato
Man, that’s a big tomato

Culpeper man wins the Big Ol’ Tomato contest with a nearly three pound monster

Seeing the light at Jenny’s

Jenny’s house has new life, although rehabilitating my husband’s childhood home nearly killed us at the end.

Don’t let me fool you — at heart I’m really a big redneck

Looks can be deceiving. I may dress like a preppy, I may listen to hard rock, but don’t let that fool you — I’m a redneck.



August 02, 2009

Culpeper GOP hosts Virginia Tech grad from Kuwait

The Culpeper County Republican Committee was recently inspired at Graves Mountain Lodge in Madison.

Small-town reporter, big time governor

I recently had a unique experience with open government.

Hope, prayer, action
Hope, prayer, action

Local woman raises awareness about Huntington’s disease legislation

What seniors fear the most has changed in the past four decades

Forty years ago, the number one concern raised by older adults was fear of dying. Because of advances in technology and medical care, this is no longer the number one concern.

Cat scratch fever isn’t just a song

Q: What is cat scratch fever? Could I get it from my cat?



July 27, 2009

European Vacation
European Vacation

Trip provides education, culture for local foreign-language students

Bite wounds need prompt medical care

Q: How can I keep a dog bite from getting infected?

On our own: Honey, I’m not home

My husband and I will have been married five years this August, and he needs me now more than ever. Well, it’s mutual, as we both found out during our recent separation.

ND3 bonds with the Bonds-Wilson High School class of 1964

When it comes to celebrating, the alumni of Bonds-Wilson High School know how to have a good time.



July 23, 2009

Yoko Says No to play the Pub Saturday

A Fairfax-based cover band will play the Hazel River Pub for the first time this weekend.

One powerful ‘Evita’
One powerful ‘Evita’

She was an illegitimate child born in an obscure South American village.

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