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2010 

If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.   In our part of Alexandria - Old Town, Del Ray, Rosemont, Beverley Hills, etc. - neighborhood list servs are a big deal.  Much like one big party line, information is shared, items are sold, yard sales are announced, even if you just ne...
09/14/2010
he Winkler Botanical Preserve, a small, fiercely loved and protected Alexandria enclave is the topic of a Town Hall meeting with Congressman Jim Moran on Thursday, September 16th. These are the basic facts.  The Winkler Preserve, located off Beauregard St in the West End of Alexandria has co-exis...
09/13/2010
I'm sure there is some kind of regulation about vegetation growing on city signs but this eye catching stop in Alexandria's Del Ray neighborhood seems to have defied the powers that be.  Plus, folks actually STOP here instead of just slowing down. And the best part?  It lasts well into fall, succ...
09/12/2010
Where were you on September 11, 2001?  Virginia and I were at an early morning appointment with our financial planner in Vienna, Va.  It was a first time meeting/planning session and we were optimistic about the future.  I was still in the tire business, Virginia was with a non-profit. As we came...
09/11/2010
In today's economy, with local governments pinching every penny, elevated tax assessments are a homeowner hazard. It doesn't happen  every year, but when it does it can come as quite a shock.  If you think your property has been incorrectly assessed, let's look at some strategies for challenging ...
09/10/2010
Once again it's a busy fall season in Northern Virginia with a ton of things to do.  In fact, almost every weekend is jam packed.  So get your calendar out and start planning.  This is by no means a complete list but it reflects some of our very favorite people and places. Fall is also a great ti...
09/09/2010
I was out early this morning and, while stopped at the light at the end of our street, noticed that I wasn't the only one waiting for the light to turn green.  Is this what they mean by Birds of a Feather and all that flocking stuff?   Just never know when your camera is going to come in handy,
09/08/2010
In a report released today, Bing Travel names the Best College Towns in America.  The idea is that each of these cities has a major institution of higher learning plus major draws for visitors.  In other words, if your family and friends are going to visit, these would be some of their favorite p...
09/07/2010
Virginia is known as the Mother of Presidents.  Eight United States Presidents, starting with George Washington, were born in Virginia, including six of our first 10 presidents.  The last president born in Virginia was Woodrow Wilson who was our 28th president. Most birthplaces or residences are ...
09/06/2010
Who knew that Virginia has so many official symbols?  After our post on the state dog of Virginia, we decided to do a bit more nosing around and see what else had made it into the "official" category for Virginia.  Some of these were familiar, others, like the state boat were a bit more obscure. ...
09/05/2010
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