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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…
By Samuel Moore-Sobel One year ago, I published my book, Can You See My Scars? The timing wasn’t great. My book launch coincided with a global pandemic, rendering null and void most of the plans I had made for the launch of my long-awaited book. Despite the obstacles, I remained undeterred. After…
By Tim Jon A remote place with general seclusion, abundant wildlife, mature trees grown into twisted silhouettes, a memorable, historic place of worship, and distinctive private residences: of course I recall all these particulars, but most of all, it was that tunnel-like passage I traveled down to see the whole thing. Tankerville Road in Northern…
Whether you’re already investing or are just thinking about it, you should understand risk and the role it can play in a portfolio. And although it may seem simple enough on the surface, risk can be one of the most difficult concepts to grasp – especially for new investors. To help clear things up, here…
Just Like Nothing (else) on Earth By Tim Jon The Department of Historic Resources in 2017 set up a marker at this site – calling the facility we examine today, the ‘Ashburn Colored School.’ I’m asking your permission – today – to just call it ‘the school.’ I’m colored. You’re colored. Others are colored. It’s…
By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. With the start of the school year just weeks away, so many children are beginning to look forward to returning to class. However, the numerous uncertainties, unanswered questions and unknowns about what school will be like this year, alongside the significant life changes and adjustments of the past 16 months, has…
Health officials report that over the past month, the number of new cases of COVID-19 have increased significantly in Loudoun County, in Virginia and throughout the United States, fueled by the coronavirus Delta variant. “The number of cases is clearly headed in the wrong direction,” said Loudoun County Health Director Dr. David Goodfriend. “While we…
I cannot believe it has been a year. My wife and I were married on Aug. 1, 2020. It seems just like yesterday. Mask restrictions were in effect, and we were all trying to get through life in a global pandemic. So much felt uncertain, except for the love we shared for each other. Our…