(Part II in a IV-part series) Amos, his father Benjamin and his uncle Shimron had just finished driving their sheep to the outskirts of Bethlehem. Amos, a young man of 14, had placed his bedding at the entrance to the fold, keeping the sheep inside and guarding the flock from predators. These were not ordinary sheep. They were special. The flock included the lambs that would be used as a … [Read more...]
Trout Update
By now, all of Virginia’s stockable lakes and streams have received at least one stocking of trout courtesy the Game Department. With hunting season in full swing, many sportsmen overlook this fishery or some may assume “It’s too cold.” But it’s not. Trout will feed in very cold water, down into the 30’s, but the bite is slower. It may be tough to draw a trout to the surface with a dry fly, but … [Read more...]
Big Flounder Time
Virginia Peninsula Report Dr. Ken Neill, IIII Wrecks in the Triangle Reef area are holding good numbers of flounder. Sea bass and bluefish are being caught off of the ocean wrecks with the deep-water wrecks holding the largest sea bass. There are still some triggerfish available. Big bluefin tuna are being caught out of Morehead City. There should be some bluefin off of our … [Read more...]
Cuisinart 155 Food Slicer
Over the Thanksgiving holiday we had a few friends drop by to meet and greet my kids and grandkids. I suppose we had 30 guests for a dinner party. Along with a big bowl of jumbo shrimp and the usual spread of veggies, cheese and fruits, we served an eye of round roast. Eye of round is one of the tastiest cuts of beef, and it’s also one of the most reasonably priced. But it can be tough and … [Read more...]
The Golden Age of Radio
We all listen to the radio. Spending many hours in our cars going to and from work or shopping, the radio is our constant companion. We check it for news, talk shows, sports updates, weather reports and the music genre of choice. But Boomers look back fondly to Golden Age of Radio, when a radio was truly the center of our lives. We recall our younger days, waking to radio programs and music. … [Read more...]
Jay Walking
Some of the most entertaining birds in our back yard are the blue jays. Jays often get bad press because they will bust up nests of other birds. They are very opportunistic and will kill baby birds and eat other bird eggs if given the chance. But they are one of the smartest birds on the planet and I enjoy sharing my back yard with a small, resident flock. Recently, I was in the backyard … [Read more...]
Deer Nuggets
Deer season is fully underway and hunters are reporting better results than last year, though the jury is still out on the final harvest numbers. Venison, of course, is especially healthy meat, leaner by far than commercial beef. It is delicious when cooked properly, but not so much when overcooked or under seasoned. Sherman T. Shiffllett, a CvilleBuzz contributor, offers this recipe as a … [Read more...]
Pain Free Performance
ARE YOU IN PAIN? HOW CAN EGOSCUE HELP? Cindy Meyers along with Mackie Boblette at Pain Free Performance in Charlottesville are in the business of alleviating pain by identifying the root cause of the pain and utilizing a method called Egoscue. And it works! But how? What exactly is Egoscue? Cindy notes that one of her biggest challenges is to explain to people what it is she does … [Read more...]
While Shepherds Watched
A 4-part short story by Jim Brewer Seeking Pasture Near Bethlehem The sheep had gone easily into the fold that evening. Young Amos was pleased that he had not been called on to round up any stragglers. Rather, the flock of 98 was safely within the confines of the corral made of stones from the fields, and erected just north of the town of Bethlehem, known to the … [Read more...]
Flat Cranking the Potomac
Capt. Steve Chaconas Colder nights and shorter days will cool the Potomac River. Depth and speed are the keys. It’s time to slow down. Water temperature is falling from the low 50s this week. A dry week ahead with a chilly start on Monday, highs only in the upper 40s warming up to the mid 60s by the weekend. Friday, the low will be in the mid 40s. Tight wiggle, flat-sided crankbaits on … [Read more...]
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