A Different PerspectiveA view of Fredericksburg’s most famous bridge from a different perspective. Most pictures and paintings of this bridge show a more distant view placing the bridge in the setting of the picturesque Rappahannock River. This view…
Jabberwocky’s Getaway”Twas brillig, and the slithy tovesDid gyre and gimble in the wabe:All mimsy were the borogoves,And the mome raths outgrabe. “Between Montross and Foneswood in Westmoreland County. The trees are covered in lichen which gives them …
A Roadside Mystery?Abandon cars and farm equipment are not unusual in rural Virginia but this was my first crane. Traveling on a single lane road in Gloucester County in the middle of nowhere I came across this scene. My guess is some kid a few deca…
Quintessential VirginiaThe Essex County Courthouse in downtown Tappahannock. Built in 1848 it has had some renovations and additions over the years but still is in use today. As with most old Virginia towns the statue to commemorate those who served in…
The Recently Old and the Not so Old but Old None the LessPort Royal, VA at the intersection of Rt. 17 and 301 in Caroline County. The historic section of the town is along the Rappahannock River. First settled in mid-seventeenth century the town was…
Local blogger Colin Brehm submitted some questions to yours truly on topics from the, “New Media,” regionalism, VRE, to economic development. Here is the link to the answers.http://redfredblog.blogspot.com/Feel free to comment or criticize as you see fit.
“The old grey donkey, Eeyore stood by himself in a thistly corner of the Forest, his front feet well apart, his head on one side, and thought about things. Sometimes he thought sadly to himself, “Why?” and sometimes he thought, “Wherefore?” and sometim…
What Lay at the End of the Road?Westmoreland County. Had to fight the urge not to find the answer to the question but I had to be in Heathsville by 8:30a.m. On this day I had to choose the road more traveled. But there is always tomorrow……View fr…
Mother Nature Struts Her StuffAgain what you see is what I saw in King George County. The colors of fall in Virginia never cease to amaze me. Mother Nature can be a real eye turner. Anyone got her number?
Remember When Gas was Less Than a Dollar?Hyacinth, Virginia. The gas pump is for Texaco Lead Free gas. Texaco started selling lead free gas in 1974 when a gallon cost around 53 cents. Based on the ads in the window and the condition of the building …
