My youngest daughter was always something of a tomboy. She tagged along with me on dove hunts and delighted in floating and fishing the James River. … Read More...
Featured Stories
Puppies On Deck
Pier fishermen are a patient lot. On many days, if not most days, they sit and wait and not much happens – maybe a pinfish or a small spot. On other days, every cast seemingly finds an unwanted skate … Read More...
Ricky Raccoon: Our Nighttime Visitor
We have one of those light sensors rigged to the spotlight in our backyard. The other night, it flashed on and Nancy – ever the worry wart – got up to check it out. “Come see this,” she said, … Read More...
Whatcha Got Vegetable Beef Soup
I have made Vegetable Beef Soup countless times and I feel confident I have never made it the same way twice. When it comes to Vegetable Beef Soup or Beef Stew, it’s not a matter of what recipe you … Read More...
Local Business
Downtown Detail
My son and family were in for a visit his week. They went to see Jimmie’s mother-in-law in Richmond and picked up her car, which was in great need of a good washing inside and out. Jimmie asked if … Read More
Road Trips
The Real Blind Spot
Everybody knows about the “blind spot” in their car – the view from the back left rear where a car may be between the side rearview mirror and the actual view outside the car window to the left. … Read More...
Latest Stories
Don’t Shoot Your Eye Out
My youngest daughter was always something of a tomboy. She tagged along with me on dove hunts and delighted in floating and fishing the James River. … Read More...
Ricky Raccoon: Our Nighttime Visitor
We have one of those light sensors rigged to the spotlight in our backyard. The other night, it flashed on and Nancy – ever the worry wart – got up to … Read More...
Sloppy Yards Good For Wildlife
Not everyone is a good at landscaping. Some of us, in fact, are a little sloppy with our lawns. The Game Department says that’s a good thing, … Read More...
Band Ensembles Available
People are beginning to socialize, even so far as to have a few guests over (gasp!). We are starting to entertain more and enjoy family and … Read More...
Whatcha Got Vegetable Beef Soup
I have made Vegetable Beef Soup countless times and I feel confident I have never made it the same way twice. When it comes to Vegetable Beef Soup or … Read More...
Deerfield Hotdogs
Deerfield, Virginia. Population 132 people, 60 cows, 15 sheep and two dozen chickens. Deerfield is a sleepy little own in Augusta County on Deerfield … Read More...