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Blog St. Patrick’s Day: Then and Now St. Patrick’s Day: Then and Now  Modern St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, at least in the United States, are likely be to characterized by commercial lucky charms and green beer—all of which has very little to do with the historical figure of the saint. As it turns out, it took centuries for the holiday to accrue […]
Blog Guess who is Coming for Dinner? Squirrel stew, jelly beans & hoecakes: The President’s favorite foods! Guess who is Coming for Dinner? Squirrel stew, jelly beans & hoecakes: The Presidents’ favorite foods! Presidents of the United States have had some eccentric choices for favorite foods. So take heed this is what was served for dinner if one wanted to impress the President who happened to coming over for dinner. From squirrel […]
Blog Till there was Yew: The Yew Tree Till there was Yew: The Yew Tree The yew (Taxus) genus represents many varieties of evergreen trees and shrubs that are easy to care for and can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. These plants are highly adaptable for landscaping and make a nice addition to a garden border or when used in a […]
Blog To Cleanse or Not to Cleanse: What is Smudging? To Cleanse or Not to Cleanse: What is Smudging? I have been in Real Estate for many years.  I have people buying homes and they will smudge the homes for different reasons.  Buyers from all different cultures and religious beliefs will do this.  Other cultures worldwide may burn herbs or incense for spiritual purposes, such […]
Blog Your Front Door: Color Me Feng Shui Your Front Door: Color Me Feng Shui Many years ago I wrote an article on Feng Shui. This you can find on my website.  Now I want to blog just about the door regarding Feng Shui.  In feng shui, your front door is one of the most important areas of your home and represents the […]
Blog All Aboard: Your Virginia Trolley Winery Tour! All Aboard: Your Virginia Trolley Winery Tour! Visiting Virginia’s local wineries is always a good idea. That’s especially true if you can get together with your closest friends and not have to worry about who will drive. That’s what makes the Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg so special. This company offers a one-of-a-kind wine tour in […]
Blog Legend or Myth: Who is the Virginia Giant? Legend or Myth: Who is the Virginia Giant?   I have longed been intrigued by the legend of the “Virginia Giant” so let us break it down who he was and his role in history. Peter Francisco (born Pedro Francisco; July 7, 1760 – January 16, 1831) known variously as the “India”, the “Giant of […]
Blog Fry Bread: Is So Delicious! Try Some! Fry Bread: Is So Delicious! Try Some!  I would like to start this blog by saying, I love and adore Fry Bread.  My go to at Pow Wows and to make at home even. So easy and worth a try! A vessel for savory or sweet toppings!  Before we get into “complexities” of Indian fry […]
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Blog Winter; Here comes the White Walker Winter; Here comes the White Walker  As the winter months approach, it’s important that we understand the dangers of it. Whether we love or hate the pretty snow, 62% of homeowners who suffered winter weather damage will still be dealing with the consequences for a while. Luckily, there are things you can do to prevent […]
Blog Winter 2023: Ask an Old Farmer Winter 2023: Ask an Old Farmer  Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac’s timeless appeal has spanned three centuries, offering readers a trademark blend of long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and valuable advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, conservation, and much more.  My grandparents on both sides always had an Almanac hanging from a string on […]
Blog Roll Out the Ole Yule Log! You Will Have a Barrel of Fun! Roll Out the Ole Yule Log! You Will Have a Barrel of Fun!  Burning the Yule log is one of the oldest Christmas customs. In fact, it predates Christianity in pagan rituals that eventually merged with Christian holiday traditions in the early Middle Ages. Today, few Americans still follow the Old World tradition of placing […]
Blog No Matter a Peacock or Partridge it is still in a Pear Tree. No Matter a Peacock or Partridge it is still in a Pear Tree  No matter if you love it or hate it, the “12 Days of Christmas” song is a holiday staple. Sure, you might prefer belting out other beloved Christmas carols like “Feliz Navidad” or Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” […]
Blog Spooky, Creepy, Morbid, Yes Christmas Cards! Spooky, Creepy, Morbid, Yes Christmas Cards!  Some of the Earliest Christmas Cards Were Morbid and Creepy. Santa kidnapping children and murderous mice were par for the course in the Victorian-era Christmas card tradition. In the 19th century, before festive Christmas cards became the norm, Victorians put a darkly humorous and twisted spin on their seasonal […]
Blog Plum Pudding: By Any Other Name and Holiday Plum Pudding: By Any Other Name and Holiday  Plum Pudding is often associated with Christmas thanks to Charles Dickens, but it is served at Thanksgiving as well and special occasions. Call it what you may it is delicious!  Christmas pudding is sweet dried-fruit pudding traditionally served as part of Christmas dinner in Britain and other […]
Blog Thanksgiving: Thomas Jefferson Secret Holiday Thanksgiving: Thomas Jefferson Secret Holiday  Thomas Jefferson’s had a very Complicated Relationship with Thanksgiving. The third president declined to participate in the tradition. Since the United States became a nation, people have come together to count their blessings, feast on bountiful foods and give thanks with family and friends. These days, Thanksgiving celebrations usually involve […]
Blog Did Florida Host the First Thanksgiving? What!!! Did Florida Host the First Thanksgiving? What!!!!! More than 50 years before the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth, Spanish colonists in Florida feasted with Native Americans in what some call the first Thanksgiving. Blaring trumpets and thundering artillery serenaded Don Pedro Menéndez de Avilés as he waded ashore on September 8, 1565. The Spanish admiral kissed […]
Blog BOO! Pardon Me, Have you seen my Head? BOO! Pardon Me, Have you seen my Head? The Headless Horseman is a mythical figure in English and American folklore since the Middle Ages. This entity is very similar to the headless reapers or demonic fairy known as Dullahan in Irish myth. The most commonly known examples of the Headless Horseman is from the American […]
Blog Why Do Witches Ride Brooms? The History behind the Legend. Why Do Witches Ride Brooms? The History behind the Legend From pagan fertility rituals to hallucinogenic herbs, the story of witches and brooms is a wild ride. The evil green-skinned witch flying on her magic broomstick may be a Halloween icon—and a well-worn stereotype. But the actual history behind how witches came to be associated […]
Blog Chesapeake Bay & Potomac River’s Ghost Fleet Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River’s Ghost Fleet Let’s start with the Chesapeake Bay’s Ghost Fleet on the Virginia side of the Bay.  Origins WWII ships, known as the concrete fleet.  A few hundred feet from the beach at Kiptopeke State Park, nine concrete ships rest end-to-end, decaying under decades of seabird guano. A slew of […]
Blog Port Royal, Virginia: You may find Food Ghost, Antiques Port Royal, Virginia: You may find Food, Ghost, Antiques  Believe it or not, this sleepy tiny town of Port Royal is one of my favorite places to go.  We go there at least once a month and love it.  My favorite is Horne’s restaurant and gift shop.  This 50’s themed diner has wonderful homemade food […]

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