Entertainment… Sweet Doing Nothing 18 Jun 201118 Jun 2011 The Italians have a saying: il dolce far niente. This means the sweet doing nothing. And it is as foreign to us as the language itself. Normally we work everyday.…
Entertainment… Carolina Romance Writers and Anna DeStefano @ Hickory Tavern in NC 5 Jun 20117 Jun 2011 Anna DeStefanoLast month, as some of you know, I attended a writing retreat in Asheville, North Carolina, sponsored by The Wild Rose Press. Two representatives from the Carolina Romance Writers,…
Entertainment… Who’s your neighbor? 3 Jun 20113 Jun 2011 As is the inevitable truth about everything in life, who you consider to be your neighbor is completely conditional. It depends on where you are first and foremost. If you…
Entertainment… Fired Up Glutes and Movies 30 May 201130 May 2011 One of the best things to do in Virginia is hiking. And it is easy to find numerous places to do that here, whether up and down our hills, through…
Entertainment… Oprah’s Farewell 26 May 201126 May 2011 It isn't possible to let the end of the Oprah show get past me without a few thoughts about it. She has been such a force in so many lives…
Entertainment… TeePee For Two? 20 May 201120 May 2011 As Oprah does her last few shows, she is bringing out some interesting and unusual guests. One of them was Ralph Lauren and his Western Double RL Ranch complete with…
family… Brides & Bridesmaids 19 May 201119 May 2011 Hunting season for brides and bridesmaids is officially open. As June approaches, the anointed participants will be on the prowl, hunting for gowns, chantilly lace, venues, bands, caterers, cake designers,…
Entertainment… The Deerpark Restaurant @ Biltmore Estate 16 May 201116 May 2011 Within the premises of The Biltmore Estate is a restaurant named Deerpark. It sits within the foot prints of the old calving barn for the dairy that was once on…
Entertainment… Fresh Fruit Topped Cheese Tarts 8 May 20118 May 2011 I first experienced fresh fruit topped cheese tarts in New Zealand. Lined up in the pastry cases they screamed healthy and decadent simultaneously. I had one at least once a…
Entertainment… Kentucky Derby Followup 8 May 20118 May 2011 Did you watch the 137th Run For The Roses at Churchill Downs yesterday? Did you have your mint juleps, burgoo, and chocolate derby pie? How about the lead up to…