Most people believe in the paranormal — even if they don’t realize it. Heaven and hell. God. The Holy Spirit. Angels. Or haunted houses, ghosts, the spirit realm. Almost all of us believe in something. What intrigues me most is how comfortable we are with ideas we were brought up to dismiss — even when evidence is brought forward. Lately, …
W oof! I have to tell you people that it’s been a very hard couple of months. Something funny happened to my ear, and I had to go to the pokey place where they give me pinches and say things like, “This won’t hurt a bit.” (It does.) When we left, they made me wear this giant plastic lampshade on …
Written by Edward Jones, Sponsored by Scott Jordan Rising prices may not dominate headlines the way they did a year or two ago, but if you’re retired, you’re probably still feeling them. Even when overall inflation cools, the costliest expenses — like health care, utilities, insurance and property taxes — tend to rise faster than broad inflation numbers suggest. That …
It was a warm winter weekday, between two icy periods, when my wife Danni and I visited the Inn at Willow Grove. Being greeted by name by Ray out front let us know instantly this was going to be a special night, not just an overnight stay. After checking us into the loft (thank you, Ray, for luggage service up …
My first job was working for a campaign. I’m not going to tell you which side I was on… honestly, it really doesn’t matter now. Like, at all. What I remember most isn’t the politics. Every day. Every single day I would go into work, someone would leave crying. Sometimes it was me.It wasn’t just my bosses. It was also …
Written by Rachel Farrar, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-B Ongoing development of more effective weight loss medications, expanded insurance coverage for obesity treatments, and federal shifts in dietary guidance are reshaping how Americans approach weight management. Together, these changes suggest that 2026 may mark a year of increased success for individuals seeking sustainable weight loss. Two widely used glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor …
W e recently sat down with Beau, a familiar and much-loved presence around Lake Anna. Known for his gentle watchfulness, steady companionship, and unmistakable charm, Beau took a break from his daily routine to share a little about his life by the water: Q: Hi, Beau.Beau: Woof! Q: Thank you for your time today. Could you please tell us a …
It was Christmas morning. All of the presents had been ever so carefully torn open by me and my three siblings. The adults had drifted into the kitchen for more coffee and Grandma’s famous breakfast. And I was the last one left in the parlor room—you know, the one that wasn’t the TV room but had couches, too. I must …
On the third Tuesday of every month, Lake Anna business owners gather after hours at a rotating lineup of restaurants and breweries, trading business cards, referrals and conversation. Those informal gatherings are part of the Lake Anna Business Partnership, a nonprofit organization that has supported the local business community for more than two decades. The Lake Anna Business Partnership (LABP) …
W oof! I feel like I need to warn all the other Lake Anna four-leggers—and the two-leggers too—about something that’s been happening here at the lake. It’s kind of scary and exciting at the same time. It always happens at night, when it’s dark outside. That’s when they come out of the woods. They’re four-leggers, but not like me. These …
