Photo from the Bull Run Hunt Club; Taken by Mark Jump of Mark Jump Photography For Susan Travellin, the call of the hounds and the thunder of hooves across open Virginia countryside are more than sport — they are a way of life. Virginia has long been considered one of the nation’s most active centers for foxhunting, with dozens of …
Have you ever had a moment in your life that you immediately regretted? The older I get, the more these moments have a different kind of impact on me. Last week, I paid for someone’s groceries at the store — and immediately regretted it. Not because they was undeserving, or because I regretted paying it forward, but because sometimes when …
Pairing insulation improvements with a properly installed, high-efficiency fireplace is one of the most effective — and often overlooked — strategies to keep warm without seeing your energy bill skyrocket.“Most people think of these things separately — insulation in the attic and walls, and a fireplace for ambiance,” said Odette Holmes of Coastal Insulation & Fireplaces, LLC. “But together, they …
Building Site for Amazon’s Data Center; Photos off of Kentucky Springs Rd. Taken from an Airplane by John Heishman 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 …
Do you sometimes feel like you’re living in two worlds—your work world and your lake world, your high-stress world and your “time for me” world? Then you’ll feel right at home at the Dunnlora Inn, where you will stay in this world… and may encounter visitors from the next. Lake Anna is fortunate to have such a fine bed-and-breakfast in …
After more than a decade without one, Louisa County skateboarders once again have a place to ride. The county’s new skatepark beside the Betty Queen Center at 540 Industrial Drive opened in September following years of community advocacy. The facility features a halfpipe, multiple quarter pipes, wedge ramps and more. It is open daily from dawn to dusk and permits …
Dear Anna, What’s your advice for a woman who owns her own company and needs a man who is secure enough to handle her success, independence, and ambition? Dear Boss Babe of the Lake, First of all, let’s celebrate the fact that you’ve built something of your own. Success, independence, and ambition are not things to tone down or apologize …
Lake Anna is home to some of the most dynamic singles around. In the first of our “Love at Lake Anna” micro series, we want to introduce you to someone who is not only making waves in our community, but who just might make waves in your heart! Owner and CEO of Bougie B Wine and the Bougie B Foundation, …
We’ve all seen or at least heard of a blood red moon. But what weather is associated with it? And why does the color fade as the moon rises? The light from the sun is composed of many types of electromagnetic waves. The human eye can detect only a small portion of these waves, known as the visible spectrum. You …
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 …
