Jen BaileyHi! I’m Jennifer Bailey and I partner with entrepreneurs who have massive ideas that could change the world. Most marketing is meaningless. Filled with empty promises, its only job is to bring in new traffic, new leads, and new customers. But I’ve drawn a line in the sand, and I’ve learned that marketing can do so much more than reach business goals and …
Beau’s Perspective: Two-Leggers Gone Crazy
Woof! The more I live with you two-leggers, the crazier my life gets! Let me give you a perfect example of just how weird – but fun – my life can be. Recently, I went very far away with my two-legged pack-dad and pack-mom in our rolly box. My Uncle Matt and Aunt Lisa – both two-leggers – came in …
Practice Facility Renovations to Bring Prestige [Sponsored]
Sponsored by Cutalong; Written by Chris Baird Cutalong has proven to be a well-maintained and thought-out golf facility. REEF ownership will now be renovating the practice facilities to rival even the most prestigious clubs in the country. They are investing in four new practice areas that will be challenging and fun, depending on what you might be looking for. All …
[Letter from the Editor] Celebrating the Best
Last year, Best of Lake Anna was criticized by some local leaders as being merely a “popularity contest.”How can one cup of coffee be declared the best if you haven’t tried them all? But, does that mean we shouldn’t celebrate an amazing cup of coffee just because someone else doesn’t like it as much? And why shouldn’t we celebrate the …
Feeling Tired? You Might be Low in Magnesium
Muscle cramps, insomnia, anxiety, constipation, headaches, asthma, high blood pressure, PMS, reflux – these can all be symptoms of a deficiency of one magnificent mineral – magnesium. Magnesium is responsible for over 300 enzyme reactions in the body (mainly in the bones, muscles and brain) and our cells must have it to make energy. Although not a drug, it is …
PSA About Your PSA (Prostrate Specific Antigen)
I recently read that the average life expectancy for men has declined to 73 years. That tidbit of trivia has continued to bounce around my brain. If the Social Security mandated retirement age is 67 years of age, then we work for 45 years or so and then live an average of six years in retirement? Ouch. My takeaway is …
Beau’s Perspective: A Tale of Two Lakes
W oof! For many, many sleeps, we have been away from our pack-den and my lake. You would think that I would be very sad about that, but I am actually having the time of my life! You see, a while ago my two-legged pack-dad, pack-mom and me got in our rolling box and went very, very far away. It …
Rocco and Ruby
Jessie James and Jonas BealsJessie James is an artist who lives on Lake Anna with her husband, two kids and three Boston terriers. Jonas Beals is a writer who grew up in Spotsylvania County and lives in Fredericksburg with his wife, daughter and Labrador retriever. They’re working on a children’s book, “Rocco & Ruby: A Pirate’s Life,” about raccoon siblings …
Local Art: Gorillaz Meet Tank Girl
By Teresa Carlson Teresa Tripp-Carlson is a dedicated real estate agent at Lake Anna, Virginia. She bringsa unique blend of appraisal experience and artistic flair to her real estate practice.Teresa is known for her caring and humble nature, and she always strives to help herclients find their dream homes with honesty and integrity. Born and raised in a small town …
Lake Anna’s Microclimate: Warm Water Influence
Amicroclimate is defined as atmospheric conditions that are slightly different from the larger areal climate conditions. Some of these can be significant differences that create impacts. Microclimates exist in many areas like cities (heat island) and around lakes, oceans, and mountainous areas. Lake Anna is unique due to the Nuclear Power Plant that artificially warms the water over portions of …