Alix taking photos at Leonard Oakes WInery during the lynoaken summer concert series.
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A "Rockstar" turns 40. Happy Birthday, Alix.

You may call her a teacher, a mother, a friend, a small business owner, a photographer, or
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A "Rockstar" turns 40. Happy Birthday, Alix.

 Alix in her garden on our farm. She loves to plant and grow edible flowers.
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The One with All the Resolutions

I have been waiting a long time to use this title. It's my favorite episode of Friends
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The One with All the Resolutions
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Our List of Must Watch Christmas Movies

It's December 19th and our time to fit in as many Christmas movies as possible is dwindling.
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Our List of Must Watch Christmas Movies
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Happy 40th Birthday, Scott!

It feels like just yesterday we were at Hunan Number One in Arlington, surrounded by our DC
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Happy 40th Birthday, Scott!
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For the Love of Tyrod

It was 2007, and I was in my first year of teaching at Hampton High School in Virginia. Though I was teaching freshmen, it was not long before I learned the name that echoed in the hallway: Tyrod Taylor. The Senior football star left a legacy in that school, and I’ve been
September 11, 2016
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Friday Minutes: Football is Back

In full disclosure, most of what I’ve been reading this week involves keywords like fantasy football, Buffalo Bills, Tyrod Taylor, and the occasionally political post. With hopes of a promising football season (let’s forget about suspensions and injuries for a minute), we pulled ourselves away from NFL/Fantasy news for a look at
September 9, 2016
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