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Blog You May Leave Your Hat On! You May Leave Your Hat On!   I have a secret obsession with HATS!  Yes I have a small collection of antique hats, which I love!  The first thing I do when I go to an antiquing is I try on any hat I see.  Then I take a selfie or have whoever is unfortunate […]
Blog Green Is The Color of a Delicious Fried Green Tomato! Green Is The Color of a Delicious Fried Green Tomato! My mother and both my grandmothers were obsessed with these delicious round crispy orbs of goodness. During tomato season you see Fried Green Tomatoes on our meal table whether it was breakfast, lunch or dinner.  There was never any leftovers of this dish.  I LOVE […]
Blog John, Please, put that Pop Tart Back You Just Ate a Pack! John, Please, put that Pop Tart Back You Just Ate a Pack!   I have a 68 year old friend.  He is obsessed with Pop Tarts.  Yes, you read that correct Pop Tarts.  This has been an obsession of his since he was a child.  His mother use to have to hide them from him […]
Blog Memorial Day: Let Summer Begin! Memorial Day: Let Summer Begin!  Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. A Little History, Please: Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday […]
Blog The Potato Chips or Potato Crisp: No Matter Still Delicious! The Potato Chips or Potato Crisp: No Matter Still Delicious! The credit for America’s greatest inventions is often a matter of controversy. The telephone: Alexander Graham Bell or Elisha Gray? The radio: Guglielmo Marconi or Nicola Tesla? The airplane: Gustave Whitehead or the Wright Brothers? Add to that illustrious list: the potato chip. The most […]
Blog When You Wish Upon A Star: Wishes Do Come True! When You Wish Upon A Star: Wishes Do Come True! People have been conditioned to make a wish. People make wishes on New Year’s Eve, on Christmas Day, and when blowing the candle on their birthday cake. Most people could not resist making a wish before throwing a penny into a fountain. There are many […]
Blog Come and See Us Multiply: The Iris Come and See Us Multiply: The Iris Let me star by say that Iris flowers were one of my Mother’s favorite flowers.  She had a whole array of these flowers in the yard when I was growing up.  My Aunt Dap who lived next door did too, I think secretly they were having a contest […]
Blog The Hardest Working Agent In Real Estate! The Hardest Working Agent In Real Estate! For years I have used the Saint Joseph statue.  No I am not Catholic, but when the market died in 2008, nothing was selling.  So I said to myself why not. I can tell you it works.  I even did it during the good times as I would […]
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Blog Just Because It Says American Cheese: It Isn’t So! Just Because It Says American Cheese: It Isn’t So  I for one love American cheese whether it is Yellow or White, I LOVE IT! I think it is the best cheese ever for grill cheese.  Nothing like plain old white bread both sides covered in butter with 3 slices of American cheese on it and […]
Blog I Will Pay You on Tuesday for a Hamburger Today! I Will Pay You on Tuesday for a Hamburger Today! The hamburger is one of the world’s most popular foods, with nearly 50 billion served up annually in the United States alone. Although the humble beef-patty-on-a-bun is technically not much more than 100 years old, it’s part of a far greater lineage, linking American businessmen, […]
Blog Moving On Up: Buying a Luxury Home Moving On Up: Buying a Luxury Home Buying a luxury home is equal parts exciting as it is nerve-wracking. When buying a luxury home you’re investing a lot of money and/or committing to a substantial mortgage. With a large investment like this comes a lot of homework and ensuring you’re buying the right property for […]
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 […]
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 […]