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March 27, 2008
Another side of Stonewall
Documentary delves into Confederate general's past. Your commentsBook gives unique insight on general
The title alone is enough to elicit a resounding "What the … " In today's era, a book called "Stonewall Jackson: The Black Man's Friend" might make most people scratch their heads or immediately label the author nuts. Your commentsMarch 26, 2008
Iceland: Land of fire and ice
The March issue of National Geographic has a 28-page article on Iceland with outstanding photographs to whet your appetite for this North Atlantic country that so few people know. Your commentsThe history of chores
Chores. How many of you have a positive reaction to that word- Your commentsMake your own luck
I don't believe in luck. At least not for the important things. Your commentsMarch 21, 2008
Nuggets of Culpeper Music News
Wish you were on American Idol- Practice singing in front of your fans at Karaoke Night with Perry every Thursday in March at Pelham's Pub at the Inn at Kelly's Ford in Remington.March 19, 2008
Death of a young warrior on Fleetwood Hill
Those who lead men in battle have experienced the truism that "the best and the youngest die first." Your commentsThe trials and tribulations of opening a new high school
While the Culpeper County Public School System prepares for the opening of Eastern View High School this fall, Culpeper County High School students have some very strong thoughts about the plans being made for next year. Your commentsLeftover stories from Korea
For every story I write about there are a dozen more revealed. Your commentsMarch 15, 2008
My favorite time of year
I'm one of those people for whom the four sweetest words in the English language are "pitchers and catchers report." Your commentsMarch 14, 2008
Don’t throw out your old records yet
We live in a digital world. Everything is electronic; everything has to be bigger, brighter, bolder, and cleaner. Your commentsMarch 13, 2008
Unexpectedly finding ‘more’ at my second choice for college
Before I started writing this column, I found myself sitting at my computer, just staring at my Facebook page.Exotic travel alternatives for 2008
Asia has many affordable destinations, especially Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Your commentsCuster takes a bride: A Stevensburg honeymoon
Most married men-if honest about it-will admit their good fortune to have wed women who are better human beings than themselves. Your commentsMarch 12, 2008
A spring in my step
Daylight savings time has begun, officially kicking off spring, at least in my book. Your commentsWhy is it called Korea-
Zann Miner tracks down the history of a strangely named small Virginia town. Your commentsMarch 05, 2008
‘The grandest charge … of the war’
If you care about these things-and judging by the thoughtful e-mails coming my way, lots of you do-please drive out Beverly's Ford Road, northeast of Brandy Station. Your commentsIntroducing … master quilter Katherine Walter Riley
The search for "Sam" has finally come to an end. The clues are all in and the investigation has been thorough, including the input of several of "Sam's" friends and family members. Your commentsImpulse often leads to mishaps
Two weeks ago I wrote that people like to read about people. More than that, I think people like to read about other people's mishaps. Your commentsFebruary 28, 2008
William Douglas Wallach: Culpeper Unionist
Detailing the legacy of William Douglas WallachFebruary 21, 2008
In Search of JEB Stuart
I don't recall my father ever laughing. - New 12:44 p.m.February 20, 2008
Get me a bag of popcorn, I’m all about the movies
By now, you, my faithful readers (who consist of my mother and perhaps two others) know me pretty well. I consider myself an open book, so it doesn't bother me to get a little personal in my column. Your commentsStill searching for Sam
I am not ready to give up on the "sleuthing" expedition just yet, though I confess I was not inundated with e-mails from curious readers. Your commentsIn search of JEB Stuart
My father was a quiet, dignified man, but looking back, I don't recall that he ever laughed. Your commentsLost in the woods, finding my religion
These days, a trip to Lynchburg, inevitably, results in some combination of rigorous outdoor exercise and innovative religious experience. Your commentsGreetings from Ireland
When folks heard we were going to Ireland for a visit I kept hearing about all the places we had to see. Your commentsFebruary 16, 2008
Thanks for making BFF a success
Let me step away from my position as assistant managing editor at the Star-Exponent for the purposes of this column and put on the hat of a director and playwright. Your commentsFebruary 13, 2008
