Archive for November, 2010

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2010-11-28 19:26:00

By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Nov 28th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

A Different ViewMadison County–While many of you were staring at the back end of an SUV; or finding yourself trapped in the household cleaning supplies isle choking in a haze of cheap perfume and aftershave, battered and bruised after another failed …



Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2010-11-28 19:00:00

By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Nov 28th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

The History They Could Tell.”These tractors had served some farmer faithfully and well,had helped him plant his crops, his sweat, his family’s dreamsinto the ground. Generations of farm history they could tell.But at auction, sentimental value has no …



Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2010-11-28 18:52:00

By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Nov 28th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

Old Virginia MansionMadison County–Rural Virginia is dotted with the mansions of old dating back to the 18th century. And in this particular case a cast-iron urn just as impressive as the house itself.



Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2010-11-28 17:56:00

By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Nov 28th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

……And the Other Kind of MansionsOrange Co.–And beside the mansions of old can sometimes be found a different kind of mansion of smaller size and less grandeur but with an equally impressive entry way.



VFF Close Ups: Applause for Paprika Steen

By From http://rifilmfestival.com • Nov 28th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Only for a Paprika Steen film would I have stayed to see one more movie at the end of the Virginia Film Festival weekend. The trek across University of Virginia’s sprawling campus seemed daunting and I wasn’t alone. “Was this a test?” asked a fellow movie-goer. Once found though, the theatre was a beautiful venue […]



Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2010-11-28 17:27:00

By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Nov 28th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

A Little ReminderOrange Co.–One of many makeshift memorials along the back roads of Virginia. During this season we can get caught up in commercial frenzy trying to prove our love for one another with material things. Life is short. Just taking time …



Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2010-11-28 17:20:00

By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Nov 28th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

It Has Been A While………………since I have posted a photos of a real fixer upper opportunity. This little gem is located in Orange County.



Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2010-11-28 17:03:00

By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Nov 28th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

Time For A Mid-Life Crisis…..Near Midland–Don’t know what make or model it is (If it has a heater and a radio I’m happy); but its small, its red, and it exudes speed. My guess would be that most self-respecting middle-aged men would be proud to ha…



The National Citizens Survey

By From http://questeverything.blogspot.com/ • Nov 27th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

City Council just approved the expenditure of $11,400.00 to proceed with sending the National Citizens Survey to 1200 city residents. http://icma.org/en/results/surveying/national_citizen_survey (PDF file for 2101 City Survey Instrument at the bottom o…



The National Citizens Survey

By From http://questeverything.blogspot.com/ • Nov 27th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

City Council just approved the expenditure of $11,400.00 to proceed with sending the National Citizens Survey to 1200 city residents. http://icma.org/en/results/surveying/national_citizen_survey (PDF file for 2101 City Survey Instrument at the bottom o…