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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 f...
02/24/2023
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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 face you show to the w...
02/16/2023
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 compa...
02/10/2023
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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 the Rev...
02/03/2023
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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 bread history (also spelled...
01/27/2023
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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 ...
01/20/2023
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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 grandpa...
01/06/2023
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 Wor...
12/22/2022
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," but the...
12/15/2022
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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, Victor...
12/09/2022