The Fredericksburg Business Forum is a group of business owners in the Fredericksburg area who want to take their business from good to spectacular. Its purpose is to give business owners the opportunity to network with their peers in order to form relationships and gain knowledge that will allow them to grow their businesses. Each month, […]

[Originally published February 27, 2013]I am often struck by how the Saints work themselves into our lives. One Saint with whom I am feeling a growing connection is St. Gabriel Possenti. Today, February 27, is the Feast Day devoted to this interes…

Yes. Virginia law requires that if it’s raining and windshield wipers need to be used, then headlights must also be illuminated. Note that there are a couple important exceptions to this rule. First of all, if it’s just misting and windshield wipers only need to be used intermittently, the statute specifically says you don’t have […]

If you’re charged with a second offense DWI / DUI in Virginia, the Commonwealth has the burden of proving the prior offense. If that prior DUI is from Maryland, the Commonwealth will also have to prove that it is “substantially similar” to a Virginia DUI. This is a critical issue that could make a big […]

I’m a fan of smoky beverages. Be it tea, beer or whisky, the peaty and smoky aroma and flavors always delight. If there’s an accompanying peat fire on a cool evening it’s an added pleasure. I recently sat down to enjoy a bottle of Aecht Schlenkerl…

This is a classic Middle Eastern salad that is chock-full of herbs and spiked with lemon juice, giving it a wonderful flavor! Made with bulgur wheat, which is high in fiber and low in fat, Tabbouleh salad is easy to make and full of healthy herbs and v…

This is a classic Middle Eastern salad that is chock-full of herbs and spiked with lemon juice, giving it a wonderful flavor! Made with bulgur wheat, which is high in fiber and low in fat, Tabbouleh salad is easy to make and full of healthy herbs and v…