This region is facing some difficult challenge. We are the fourth largest, fastest growing region in the Commonwealth. How are we going to deal with growing demands on our transportation system? How are we going to ensure that future development can be…

Both of these places are within an hour drive and we had been to neither, until today. Westmoreland is best known for fossil beach. It’s a very pleasant little beach that you follow an easy 1/2 mile trail to get to. Swimming in the river is not allowed, but the line between swimming and looking […]

“I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted with taking the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.”Michael Jordan….and so…

Storm Clouds Over the ‘BurgA recent thunderstorm coming over Fredericksburg. The ominous clouds coming in over a church–you can read into it anything you like. For me it was just a great picture.

My HouseWell..not really. The Rowe House, a Federal-style brick house built in 1828, is located just down the street from me. It sustained damage during the Battle of Fredericksburg and is still owned by the Rowe family. If I could own any house in …

The Good Ol’ DaysOn the back roads of Spotsylvania. The old Smith Store on Robert E. Lee Drive. Long since replaced by WaWa, 7-11, Racetrack and strip malls. A lot of these little store also housed the local post offices way back when. A reminder …

Gratuitous Enhancement ShotFredericksburg–A blast from the past of the city’s industrial history. This building is located just off the Rappahannnock River. When I saw the old sign, the building colors, shadows and sunlight I knew this was a candidat…

The Gangs All HereColonial Beach–Gulls taking in some rays at the beach. The Town of Colonial Beach is considering restricting beach goers from certain activities in the interest of public safety. It should be noted that these guys are following the…

Ice Cream BreakColonial Beach–Don’t see very many of these pre-fab ice cream stands anymore. This one is one block off the beach. Unfortunately for me it was closed when I discovered it. Seeing that I need to lose about 20+ pounds maybe it wasn’t th…