Nikki is a friend I met through NaNoWriMo. We have a lot in common, despite a 12 year age difference. She’s been living in the house on the third floor and has been our unofficial nanny/nurse/chief coffee drinker since she moved in. Since I’ve been remiss on writing about the [...]
Starting on Monday, Laurel Ann at Austenprose will begin her in-depth study of Jane Austen's last work, Sanditon. Jane was working on this book about a seaside community and the health-challenged people who went to the sea side for bracing dips in the waters, when [...] A reader asks:
I am a Lakeside resident and cannot for the life of me find any information on when the 13 acres yard sale will be held this year (at the corner of Laburnum and Hermitage). Many of us in the Lakeside area WAIT for this yard sale every year [...]
Will it ever end? Author Seth Graham-Smith seems to have the King Midas Movie Golden Touch. His new book, Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter will be made into a movie. [...]
This one was sent to me by Museum District resident, home-chef extraordinaire and widely-proclaimed foodie- Michelle C.
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So by now, you’ve likely heard there’s a new restaurant in Carytown. And if you haven’t stopped by yet, you need to know what you are missing! Basilis’ is located at 3107 W. [...]
Anytime a person attempts to do something great, there are critics waiting to, you know, criticize.
As I approach being one third of the way through my month-long celebration, the critics have been giving their opinions. They have much to say about my efforts to enjoy myself. Comments range from “this [...]
Anytime a person attempts to do something great, there are critics waiting to, you know, criticize.
As I approach being one third of the way through my month-long celebration, the critics have been giving their opinions. They have much to say about my efforts to enjoy myself. Comments range from “this [...]
Welcome to the 5th birthday edition of FO Friday! There are lots of lovelies to inspire this week.    If confession is good for the soul; than consider me redeemed. My big announcement this week is Foreclosure Friday Flash from this point forward will have only 1 property each week instead of 2.
    Hey, you want me out there looking at property instead of in an office making [...]
I Am His and He Is Mine
Loved with everlasting love, led by grace that love to know;
Gracious Spirit from above, Thou hast taught me it is so!
O this full and perfect peace! O this transport all divine!
In a love which cannot cease, I [...]
If you’re looking for people in your region to connect with on Twitter, here is a list of local hash tags for the south eastern region of the US. As you tweet, add the pound sign (#) and a tag below, and others who are in that region will read [...]
Kali Pappas, who created and oversees Emma Adaptations, wrote about her blog “This resource was founded in February, 1997, and has been growing sporadically since." I can attest that since the most recent Emma film adaptation, there has been nothing sporadic about the site’s growth." [...] 
Recently I photographed for the first time as a still photographer on a film documentary. The dynamic was a bit different working alongside a film crew and not having the subjects to myself. Still, I feel was able to get some compelling images. The documentary [...]
It’s a magazine!
Virginia’s premier political blog, Bearing Drift, tonight released the first edition of their new magazine. I’m honored and delighted to be associated with Bearing Drift as the publication Design Editor.
Check it out and let us know what you think.
The official announcement [...]
The Grace Street entrance to the Broad-Grace Arcade, as it appeared inRichmond Magazine, June, 1929. Drawing by Charles W Smith. (click for larger view) 
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Oh no, some guy from high school who you have nothing against but you only sort of knew was just seen in the canned-foods aisle of the grocery store, you reported.
“Oh no, what do I do? Pretend I don’t see him? Evade him until he sees [...]
In the media business, we’re not afraid to tackle the tough issues facing America today. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the news.
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She's the big winner from our 5th birthday drawing!
