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By Tim Jon I would have thought – and felt – that I’d have paid homage to this little, iconic Town long before this point in this (by-now) quite lengthy series of local ‘adventure’ stories; it has served as my home, location for the subject matter of numerous news events covered in my previous ‘lifetime,’…
What should you consider today to help you move forward? You want retirement to be your chance to get out of the rat race and have time for the things you’ve always wanted to do. That’s great, but what exactly does that mean? Travelling? Volunteering? Spending time with family and friends? Starting a business? Simply…
The 2021 Loudoun Battle of the Bands is open to middle and high school students, including soloists, vocalists, instrumentalists, and DJs/producers. The competition is a joint venture among the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Loudoun Youth Inc. and the Loudoun County Youth Advisory Council. Performers interested in competing should apply online at loudoun.gov/teens by…
By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. Our children are back in school, and everything’s great, right? Yes and no. Sure, there are plenty of positives to being in school again – our children can access academic material better, receive more personalized and direct instruction, form and maintain bet- ter connections, and they are less distracted. While research…
By Charles Houston “What do you mean by that?” Byne Rood asked her husband. Robert Rood answered, “Plato wrote that two thousand years ago but in a lot of ways they fit the country today. Take COVID; somehow it’s become a political issue and there’s no end in sight for COVID itself. Strange times.” “True,”…
Just Like Nothing (else) on Earth By Tim Jon I remember feeling this way on several other occasions, as I’d prep myself to dive headlong into descriptive prose on the character of some particular (only partially-discovered, not to say unpopular) local gem; it may be its unique geography, architecture, historic significance, natural preservation, or even…
If you’re considering a job or career change, it’s important to do some homework before you make the leap. Many benefits from your current position could be tied to specific dates and time frames. Gathering the right information can help you strategically time your exit and set yourself up for greater success. Consider these steps…
By Samuel Moore-Sobel Some television shows take on a life of their own. Seinfeld was never expected to be a hit. There was no guarantee that there would even be a sitcom in the first place. Apparently, Jerry Seinfeld only got a meeting with network executives because of the repeated efforts of his manager, George…
By Charles Houston “You’re home early,” Byne Rood said to her husband as she walked into their sunroom. “I took the afternoon off. I wanted to do some economic research.” Robert Rood had an investment firm in Middleburg. “Boring! Did you fall asleep?” Byne kidded Robert smiled and asked his wife, “How was your day?”…
By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. Dear Dr. Mike, I have been divorced for 18 months. It wasn’t an ugly split, and my ex-husband and I share custody of the children. He gets them three consecutive days, and I get them four consecutive days. The kids, ages 5 and 8, at first thought it was fun to…