Beowulf production at Court Square Theater
The Baltimore Annex Theatre presents a new version of the oldest story in the English languagem- Beowulf: An Epic Play at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Sept. 2.
Tickets for the show are on a sliding scale with a suggested minimum of $5 through $15. The tickets are available in advance at 311 S. Main St., via phone or web, or the day of the show at the Court Square Theater at 61 Graham St. Read more
A Dad’s Point of View | Best friend, or best parent?
We just returned from a boys trip to Vegas. By “boys,” I mean my two boys, who are almost 16 and 13 and me, the oldest of the “boys” (according to my wife). I had to consider, yet again, the dilemma we confront as parents today, with the constant assault on our values and the non-stop sexual and violent imagery our kids face. We can’t fully shelter our kids, but what should be the limits? Read more
Dinner Diva | Lettuce 2.0
Last week we talked about turning over a new leaf—as in dumping the Iceberg lettuce in our lives and going for a truly tasty (and nutritious) salad. If you’ll remember, I was grousing big time about this lackluster lettuce both in the taste and nutrition department. Read more
Architecture firm to formally open Valley office
The Gaines Group PLC, an architectural firm with more than 22 years of experience in Central Virginia, will on Tuesday officially open its Harrisonburg office to serve its growing clientele in the Shenandoah Valley.
“We are opening our second office in Central Virginia because of the huge demand for green architectural design and LEED consulting services in the area”, explains Charles Hendricks, AIA, CSI, CDT, LEED AP, the principal in charge of the Harrisonburg office. Read more
Prices at the pump trending downward, AAA reports
As the summer driving season winds down, so are prices at the pump. The average U.S. retail price for regular gasoline dropped 2 cents for the second consecutive week to $2.61 a gallon Friday. The current price is $1.05 below year-ago prices and $1.50 below the record price of $4.11 set last July. Throughout most of the summer, gasoline prices have remained between $2.40 a gallon (Memorial Day weekend) and about $2.70 a gallon. Read more
Tom Perriello | Fifth District Report
It’s been quite an August. Over the course of the month, I’ve had the privilege of holding 21 town hall meetings throughout the Fifth District – more than any other Member of Congress in the country. In total, nearly 5,000 people participated and the average length of each meeting was three hours. The topic of healthcare was definitely the number one concern, although people also brought up education, jobs, the federal deficit, and our nation’s energy policy. Read more
The FlyLady | Five steps to make it easier
Posted August 31, 2009
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