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August 9, 2021

Infamous Witch Trials of Williamsburg, VA. Grace Sherwood of Pungo!

Infamous Witch Trail of Williamsburg Va. Grace Sherwood of Pungo! The Witch of Pungo is no longer a witch. Gov. Timothy M. Kaine on Monday, July 10, 2006 gave an informal pardon to Grace Sherwood,...

August 2, 2021

Gloucester County Fabled Rosewell Planation When I was a teenager, we use to drive over to Gloucester County to visit Rosewell Plantation. Why you may ask would you visit an old burned out house. I will tell...

July 26, 2021

You Can While Away Hours: On The Virginia Capital

The Virginia Capital Trail is a dedicated, paved pedestrian and bicycle trail that connects the Commonwealth’s past and present capitals of Jamestown and Richmond along the Scenic Route 5 corridor. The Trail traverses approximately 52...

July 19, 2021

The Magnificent Rose of Sharon

The Magnificent Rose of Sharon I went to a spring neighborhood yard sale about 15 years ago. I purchased a small plant about 8 inches high. I brought it home and plated next to our...

July 6, 2021

And Then There Were Pawpaws! Secret American Fruit!

And Then There Were PawPaws! Secret American Fruit! If you’re lucky, America’s best secret fruit might be growing on a tree close to your backyard. Or perhaps a county or two away. Finding it takes...

June 24, 2021

The Wonderful, Magical, Mystical Yorktown Onion

What is the Yorktown Onion you may ask? I will attempt to explain the wonderful plant for you. Though the plant is always referred to as the Yorktown Onion here, there are several other common...

June 14, 2021

Tips on How to Prepare Your Home When You Go On Vacation!

This is not a list that talks about personal items to take care of if you are traveling IE: like calling the bank, or preparing an itinerary for your trip. This will focus on the...

May 21, 2021

Real Estate and the Flow of Buyers & Sellers in the Market of 2021

Real Estate and the Flow of Buyers and Sellers in the Market of 2021 Flow of People was listed as the #6 issue in the 2020-21 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The...

May 13, 2021

A Sellers Market According to Forbes Magazine!

2021 Seller Market According to Forbes Magazine: Amid Covid-19 uncertainty, 2021 will be a robust seller’s market as home prices hit new highs and buyer competition remains strong, according to the realtor.com 2021 housing forecast released today....

May 10, 2021

No Home You Buy Will Be Perfect … But There’s a Solution for Everything So You Will Be Happy!

No Home You Buy Will Be Perfect … But There’s a Solution for Everything So You Will Be Happy! Here are some questions that may come up for you when you purchase your next home....