October signifies many things. The mugginess of summer has faded into cooler days and nights. The leaves are starting to change and will peak with autumn color soon. The farms are overflowing with the end of the season’s harvest and pumpkins, gourds, and squashes are showing up everywhere – from the roadside stand to the [...]
Fall is a busy time of the year. Summer vacations are over, school is back in session, the weekends are filling with activities, and the days are slowly getting shorter. In wine country, it’s also harvest time which means the wineries are in full swing bringing in the harvest, crushing the grapes, and beginning [...]
On September 4th, 1862, Confederate General Robert E. Lee arrived at Leesburg and stayed at the home of a relative, Harrison Hall, now Glenfiddich House, on North King Street. The next day, September 5th, he assembled his generals in the house to plan an invasion across the Potomac into Maryland. This invasion led to the [...]
It seems as though a fitness craze has truly hit the nation. It may be spawned by the President’s Challenge or a response to growing awareness about health and wellness. Or maybe good habits are contagious. I abhorred running until one of my dearest friends started doing it. And after watching friends and colleagues train [...]
Summer is officially here which means two things are at their peak – summer harvest and festivals. This also means that festivals celebrating the foods of summer are peaking and Loudoun has several coming up in the next few weeks. From local wine festivals to certified barbecue competitions and pick-your-own fruit, here are some summer [...]