Maybe we just needed a minute… rates didn’t get historically high, they just got higher than what we got used to, causing this “all-of-a-sudden” perception of housing unaffordability, when in reality, things were just balancing themselves back out. Or were they? The Federal Reserve Members (the stuffed shirts we call ‘The Feds’) are faced with a delicate do-si-do of balancing …
Wintertime always seems so drab in my landscape. Are there any plants I can use to make the winter landscape more colorful?” Great question, Michelle. Yes, the winter can seem like everything is dead and devoid of any bright color. Not only are there plants that add great color in the winter, but some even flower. Below are three such …
I retired at the end of 2018 and bought the Lake Anna Breeze™ in February of 2019. I didn’t know very much about publishing a newspaper, so I had to learn as I went along. Once I got the hang of it, creating The Breeze™ was an absolute joy. Over that five year period, I learned a little bit about …
Woof! Back when my brother, Charlie, lived with us, my pack-family lived in a different pack den. It wasn’t near the lake like our den is now. I am much happier in our pack den at the lake because I can swim every day, however, the one thing I liked better about our old den was the roly-poly paper things …
By Jennifer Bailey with Randy Thomas Proposed by REB Investment Company LLC and Amazon Data Services, the Lake Anna Tech Campus is set to become a significant addition to Louisa County, Virginia. The project, as detailed in the filing with the US Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District, outlines plans for a data center campus spanning 153 acres. The campus …
Where do we even start with this controversy? Can we blame it on COVID? Possibly! Let’s face it, COVID ignited a real estate boom here at Lake Anna. When working from home became the new normal, DC and Northern Virginia commuters found themselves buying that lake house sooner than they thought they could or would be able to. Many of …
Written and sponsored by Carol Barker Wyatt Selecting a photography specialty in a city might be a straightforward decision, but when surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Lake Anna, narrowing down to a specific genre becomes a delightful challenge. The picturesque landscape, serene waters, lush surroundings, lakefront homes, vibrant communities, wildlife, mesmerizing sunsets, invigorating sunrises, changing weather, jet boats, water …
By Guest Writer: Susan K. Kingsbury We have entered the winter storm season, which means it is time to stock your cabinets and pantries with the essentials. Storms rarely appear without warning; it is best to be prepared in advance with shelf-stable foods and snacks that can be easily prepared, and that your family likes. Nothing is more stressful than …
My wife and I retired when I was 57 years old. A month and a half later (February 2019) we bought the Lake Anna Breeze™ newspaper. Why? I just didn’t know what I was going to do with my time. However, publishing The Breeze™ has been a joy and I think it’s one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. …
Preserving the Gift of Time: A Wake-Up Call on Prostate Health By Jim McCoy I recently read that the average life expectancy for men has declined to 73 years. At the same time, Social Security “full retirement” age has increased to 67 years. Wait! So we work for 45 years or so and then live an average of six more …
