We just got back from seeing the Rude Mechanicals perform Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons” at the Third Floor Arts Space at 810 Caroline Street. I vaguely remember the theater troupe from our early days in Fredericksburg, when my husband and I would…
I’ve said before that I’m a big fan of Bridges Brick Oven Pizza. But I’ve always been a little confused by their claim to be authentic New York style. The Bridges pizza just doesn’t jibe with my experience as a NY teenager who spent many aftern…
My son is home from college just in time to celebrate his 21st birthday. He’s the youngest, so I have now managed to raise my two kids to adulthood…my work here is done!
It was an absolutely beautiful weekend, with lots of sunshine and warm temperatures, perfect for outdoor activities in the ‘burg. After a long season of indoor concerts and plays, I was more than ready to start spending evenings outside. We got back …
We spent a few days with our daughter in Brooklyn this past weekend, doing what we usually do when we’re there: equal parts sightseeing and eating, with lots of walking in between. Brooklyn is a real mixed bag of neighborhoods, from the picturesque t…
After a particularly stressful week recently, my husband and I decided to treat ourselves to a full-blown diner breakfast after church—the perfect time to check out the Battlefield Restaurant. The place was fairly busy, with a crowd that represented …
Last week, we went to two events at Dodd Auditorium at UMW. First up was the April 17th Great Lives presentation on Babe Ruth, by former Sports Illustrated writer Bill Nack. This was my third Great Lives lecture, and the third time was the charm: this …
Tonight we had a choice of three high school musicals to attend. We decided to see one of our favorites, “South Pacific,” at Riverbend High School. The production was completely adorable, with sweet-voiced leads, a couple of crazy characters, a sol…
We spent the last couple of days in Chicago attending a family event and visiting some of the sights. The weather was pretty cold, and of course, windy—not ideal for sightseeing, but we managed to get in some good walks around town. Chicago is a grea…
This morning, we took advantage of the beautiful weather to do some hiking at Motts Run Reservoir. This time of the year is perfect for hiking: signs of spring are budding all along the trail, but it’s too early for the underbrush and bugs that will …
