The outside sign at Albemarle Square said, “Barber”, that’s it. I was intrigued, but never stopped by. But one day I was in a hurry and didn’t have time to make an appointment with the girl who had been styling my hair, so I gave the shop a try. All the barbers were Chinese and I wondered if I would get one of those “Moe” haircuts. I figured it would eventually grow out, so I took a chair. It … [Read more...]

I needed a car. Though the engine on my 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee was still going strong even after nearly 200,000 miles, the transmission fluid leaked – drip, drip, drip - on our driveway, which my wife Nancy noticed and remarked on frequently. It also started to rust on the roof above the dashboard, which actually helped me to be able to pick out my gray and orange vehicle among all the others … [Read more...]

  By Move Better Physical Therapy Attention students of all ages! Does Back-To-School mean Back-To-Pain because of heavy backpacks? To help avoid any back pain caused by wearing a backpack, there are a few simple things you can do: - Wear both straps so the weight is evenly distributed - Wear the backpack over the mid-back, which has the strongest muscles - Lighten the load … [Read more...]

Craig’s List was an amazing innovation. Buyers could list their products - for free - and be exposed to tens of thousands of potential buyers. The service started in San Francisco back in 1995 and spread like wildfire. It changed the used car industry and practically put the Want Ads in newspapers into mothballs. But now, crooks and scam artists are doing the same to Craig’s List. They have … [Read more...]

  I paid 89 cents a gallon at the gas pump this week. Filled my Jeep up for less than $20, and the tank was bone dry. How? I do most of my shopping at Kroger’s, and if you buy enough groceries, they give you a kick back on gas at the pump. I don’t know exactly how it works, but they keep track of your purchase when you use your Kroger Card. Sometimes, I just get a dime off per … [Read more...]

By Nancy B   We are so happy to have Carrie Blake join our team. Carrie grew up in Charlottesville, lived out of state for years and has returned with her husband and son. Carrie has a love for meeting people and helping everyone. She is soft spoken, positive, a wonderful listener and her gentle, caring way immediately lets you know she is here to help you. Her talent is very … [Read more...]

  By Heather Dale Walton, DPT, OCS   As the weather warms this summer, there is nothing better than cooling off with water sports. Paddle boarding, kayaking and canoeing are excellent ways to get away from the chaos of daily life and the hustle and bustle that prevents us from stopping and smelling the roses. On the water, there is only you, the rippling water, fresh breezes, … [Read more...]

  Changes are brewing in the beer industry! In case you haven’t noticed, beer is undergoing a transition from the big brewery name brands to small brewer craft beers. The last few years have seen huge gains in market share for small microbrewers with rapid expansion to keep up with demand. “Here at Rio Hill Wine & Gourmet, we have always had a focus on craft beers,” stated Doug … [Read more...]

Meet Coleman Spencer, our Summer Intern at Nancy B’s House of Lights. Coleman is in college and home for the summer, learning lots about lighting, assembling and hanging fixtures. He gladly tackles any challenge and thinks of it as an opportunity to learn more. One thing we all learned is that Coleman often does not need a ladder. His 6’7″ frame allows him to reach the fixtures with which … [Read more...]