Life-long Virginian reflects on treasures and random stuff, large and small, of this great Commonwealth
Richmond, Virginia
Joined May 2009
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From pear salad and tomato pudding to vinegar pie and bacon crackers, here are some “forgotten” Southern recipes: ow.ly/UAjb50PPcy9
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#HotTomatoSummer brings new, fun and flavorful fresh tomato and @DukesMayonnaise mayo dishes to the Richmond area — all created specifically for the event by local restaurants.
This year, around 80 #Richmond restaurants are on the event lineup.
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Tomato sandwich rules and regulations (because you don’t mess with perfection): ow.ly/u0Gw50Pb8kE
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“Amtrak set a ridership record on Virginia’s four corridors—Roanoke, Newport News, Norfolk & Richmond— with 107,929 passengers, the most for that month since state-supported service started in 2009 and up 53.2% compared to April last year.” 🚆📈 @sshenkfls
fredericksburg.com/news/loca… – at Milwaukee, WI
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Did you know this weekend is Free Fishing Days in Virginia? This means you can fish at our state parks without having a fishing license from June 2-4, 2023. This is a great opportunity for folks new to fishing! Learn more from @virginiawildlife.
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Northern lights over Virginia's Shenandoah Valley last night. Towering pillars and vivid colors were visible for a few unforgettable moments.
📍 Big Meadows, @ShenandoahNPS, Virginia, USA
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Unbelievable: The northern lights were seen as far south as Calif., Ariz, N.C. and Va. Thursday night. Extreme weather photographer @forecaster25 saw them dancing over Va.'s Shenandoah National Park and shared his photos/experience with us: bit.ly/3lHN5qw
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Winchester may be a small in size, but there's a lot to explore. From history to food and festivals, enjoy this small town nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.
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WinterFest on the Wisconsin returns better and brighter to the downtown Norfolk waterfront! Tickets are on sale now! Explore nine new dazzling light trails and experience Mistletoe Marina – an immersive all-new waterfront wonderland.
Purchase tickets: bit.ly/nautwinterfest
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🎄 What's your favorite local holiday event? We'll get it added to our list! nbc12.com/2022/11/02/tis-sea…
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Enjoy adventure off the beaten path at these lesser-known fall destinations around the state. 🛶 #VisitVA #VAoutdoors
📍: Southeast Expeditions
📍: High Bridge Trail State Park
📍: Kiptopeke State Park
📍: Lakefront Cabins at Breaks Interstate Park
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The Garden is honored to be the location of a Celebration of Life for Jonah Holland on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, at 10 a.m. Jonah was the Garden’s Digital Content Manager for 14 years; details about the Celebration of Life bit.ly/JonahHolland #RVA
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We lost a bright light w/the passing of Jonah Holland last wknd. While cycling, Jonah was fatally struck by a motorist. Jonah started the Garden’s social media & for 14 yrs built it to become nationally recognized, forming many relationships thru social media. We grieve her loss.
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Five of the Virginia State Park locations will feature various music throughout the year. And the best part? All concerts are free! (minus paying for parking). nbc12.com/2022/06/19/virgini…
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M&T Bank Butterflies LIVE! starts TODAY. We're so excited to finally unveil the Conservatory’s North Wing and have you enjoy the flight, colors, and life of tropical and native beauties.
📷 Tom Hennessy
#RVA #Bflies #butterflies
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If you're missing the food or music from the Big Easy, @Festevents has released their full entertainment schedule for Bayou Bon Vivant. bit.ly/3MgF9os