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By Naomi Fraser Suspenseful, heart-pounding, and deeply human, the pilot episode for Netflix’s latest series, Supacell,takes audiences on a thrilling ride. The episode captures your attention within the first two minutes and holds it till the end. Set in present-day South London, Supacell follows the lives of five strangers who unexpectedly discover they possess superhuman…
By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. With technology being so present in our lives these days, it can be tempting to turn our friends into virtual therapists when we are in a bad place or need help. And while it’s perfectly fine to reach out to friends on-line for general support, it’s entirely another thing to seek…
By Tim Jon I didn’t remember many details, and I certainly didn’t want any more information. I had no pressing reason to find out the who, what, where, when, how or why—and I didn’t even really need to answer to this event’s overall importance to Loudoun County, Virginia. Huh-uh. I was here for myself, and…
By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. “Sharenting,” which is a portmanteau of the words “parenting” and “sharing,” is a relatively new pop psychology term that involves the act of a parent excessively posting pictures, videos, updates and stories about their child or teen’s life. And while a lot of pop psychology terms aren’t very helpful, I think…
By Tim Jon This wasn’t what I came for; the morning of my visit to the subject of today’s verbal (and physical) foray. I was planning on collecting images from an abandoned farm site in Ashburn and there are not many of them left in that area, but I discovered that the property was very…
By Michael Oberschneider The teenage years are a critical period of emotional development. During this time, teenagers experience rapid changes in their bodies, brains, and social environments. These changes can often lead to emotional turbulence, confusion and poor choices/behaviors. As a parent, understanding the developmental challenges faced by your teen is the first step to…
By Tim Jon I don’t think about ol’ Pythagoras very often, but I would probably need some of that legendary mathematician’s insight if I were to make an attempt at calculating the number of times I’ve driven by this place. In this case, ‘driven by’ means coming to within a few mere feet (okay, yards…
In today’s fast-paced world, finding moments of peace and connection as a family can be challenging. The demands of work, school and extracurricular activities for the kids often leave little time for more meaningful personal interactions. However, there can be real benefits to prioritizing and integrating mindfulness into family life. Practicing mindfulness as a family…
By Tim Jon Proof of Loudoun County’s identity as a conundrum – or a vortex of mysterious forces – rears its head again as I approach this story of one writer’s search for the Holy Grail of the day, only to utterly fail in the attempt…
SPECIAL MEETING PURCELLVILLE, Va., April 3, 2024 — The Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) has called a special meeting for Monday, April 15, 2024 at 8:00AM. This meeting will be held at the Purcellville Train Station located at 200 N. 21st Street, Purcellville. The purpose of this meeting is to have discussions with property owners of 21st Street…