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David Selby’s Mom Was a Big Fan
Born and raised in West Virginia, David Selby had an extensive film, television, and stage career, including prominent roles in two very different TV shows in different generations: ABC’s gothic soap opera “Dark Shadows” in the ’60s and the prime-time soap “Falcon Crest” on CBS in the ’80s.
Cozy in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is known for happy people and hygge (pronounced HEW-geh), which means enjoying the cozy simplicity of everyday life, like walking along the beach, or sharing a picnic of smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches) with a friend. Where else would Hans Christian Andersen, a mermaid statue, and lovingly decorated open-face sandwiches be the icons of a major capital?
Behind the Scenes: The Art of Crafting Movie Prop Money
Crafting prop money for the big screen is a challenging endeavor that requires skilled artisans with a keen eye for detail. This process involves research and meticulous design work to ensure that every currency aspect appears authentic. This article will delve into the behind-the-scenes work of creating movie prop money.
Jumble Puzzles with Frogs and a Hammer
Play this week’s Jumble with frogs and a hammer. Unscramble the words and the humorous bonus answer. Start with the Jumble for Kids as a warm-up – or share the challenge with a favorite youngster. Build your brain. Mental exercises and games, like the Jumble puzzles, can expand...
Love in Santa Cruz
Strangers occasionally catch our attention, and we wonder about their stories. One such couple caught the eye of writer Sherrill Pool Elizondo, who still recalls their love in Santa Cruz. Sometimes one is fortunate to be able to observe meaningful exchanges between strangers that can bring a smile to one’s...
A Hateful Brother-in-Law
“Shocked” has had it with her hateful brother-in-law, who has become even more abrasive after 20 years in the family. What does advice columnist Amy Dickinson suggest?. My brother-in-law of 20 years has always been rude, hateful, disrespectful and in a perpetual bad mood. My sister always made excuses for his bad behavior and so my family “turned the other cheek” and treated him with love and kindness, anyway.
More What’s Booming RVA: April 25 to May 2
Spring into action with plant sales, a celebration of indie bookstores, Shakespearean fun, Tai Chi, and more – plus down-the-road events. What’s Booming in Richmond, Virginia, April 25 to May 2, 2024. Boomer Top 5 picks in RVA here, browse the week ahead below, and go to our.
What’s Booming RVA: Swine, Brine, and Classic Favorites
Pig out on pork and oysters, “train” your sights on Ashland, and celebrate the bard, Mozart, and Plunky & Oneness. All in “What’s Booming RVA: Swine, Brine, and Classic Favorites.”. Drei Nächte of “A Little Night Music”. April 26, 7:30 p.m., at Perkinson Center,...
‘Primrose Hill,’ New McCartney and Lennon Song
James McCartney and Sean Ono Lennon, sons of Paul McCartney and John Lennon teamed up for “Primrose Hill,” an acoustic ballad with shades of their fathers’ sounds. Last year saw the release of the Beatles’ new song, “Now And Then,” which was promoted as the band’s final single. But there’s a new McCartney-Lennon pairing. Paul and the late Linda McCartney’s son (and youngest offspring), James McCartney, has released a new song with Sean Ono Lennon, his close friend and John and Ono Lennon’s son. The pair co-wrote the song, titled “Primrose Hill.”
Have It Both Ways at The Clifton
If your travel dreams include a relaxing stay at a quiet inn as well as a destination that offers plenty to do, those dreams can both come true at The Clifton in Charlottesville, Virginia. The 20-room inn and restaurant seems to be a forested oasis in the middle of nowhere....
A French 75 Cocktail for a Fancy Feel
When I want a light cocktail before dinner or a drink to go with brunch, I always opt for the elegant French 75 — not a classic mimosa. With a bright, sunny color, this sparkling, lemon-y cocktail is refreshing, crisp, and bright, with subtle notes of herbs from the gin.
From ‘A Woman’s Guide to Inner Child Healing’
Ever wonder why life feels like a broken record sometimes? Why do we keep running back to the same things that cause us pain, even when we know it’s bad for us?!. Easy answer: because we have wounds. Our original “wound” started long, long ago. You became...
Lauterbrunnen Valley and the Power of Nature
Great snow avalanches, dangerous falling rocks, and rushing waterfalls show the power of nature in Switzerland’s Lauterbrunnen Valley. Travel guide Rick Steves takes us there. I learned to respect the power of nature in the shadow of the Switzerland’s towering Jungfrau, just south of Interlaken in the Lauterbrunnen Valley....
Boggle the Rodents
Exercise your mind by searching for words hidden in the Boggle cube. The more letters the better – plus bonus words to up the ante. Find as many words as you can by linking letters up, down, side-to-side, and diagonally. You may only use each letter box once within a single word. Pay special attention to the Boggle BrainBusters Bonus words! Play with a friend and compare word finds, crossing out common words. Up this week, Boggle the rodents.
Grandson’s Name and Family Secrets
A grandmom-to-be is concerned about her grandson’s name. The expectant mom plans to name him for her father, but she doesn’t know how horrible the man really was. See what columnist Amy Dickinson advises. Dear Amy:. My 24-year-old daughter is expecting a baby boy. She told me that...
More What’s Booming RVA: April 18 to 25
Do good with yummy tastes through Richmond Restaurant Week – gain energy for exploring all the other fun music, cocktail class, lectures and author events, and more. What’s Booming in Richmond, Virginia, April 18 to 25, 2024. Boomer Top 5 picks in RVA here, browse the week ahead...
What’s Booming RVA: VA Cocktail Class & Great Gardens
Savor Virginia-focused cocktails you can make at home, celebrate Earth Day and Virginia Historic Garden Week, and thrill to Broadway hits and Samurai suits. All in “What’s Booming RVA: VA Cocktail Class & Great Gardens.”. Andrew Lloyd Webber Symphonic Suites. April 20, 8 p.m., at Dominion Energy Center,...
‘The Crying Indian’
“The Crying Indian” wasn’t who we thought he was, though that didn’t dilute the environmental message he spread to millions of people. Just who was Iron Eyes Cody?. It might just be the best remembered commercial in television history. Dubbed “The Crying Indian,” the minute-long public service announcement opens with an actor in Native American clothes paddling his canoe. He moves through water that at first appears peaceful and pristine but turns increasingly polluted along the way.
History in the Castle Quarter of Prague
Take in 1,200 years of Czech history in the Castle Quarter of Prague with travel writer Rick Steves, including St. Vitus Cathedral, Wenceslas Chapel, the Old Royal Palace, and Lobkowicz Palace. Prague is one of Europe’s best-preserved cities, having been spared from last century’s bombs. Nowhere is this more evident...
Jumble Puzzles: Doc Google and a Locksmith
Play this week’s Jumble mental games and giggles, with Doc Google and a locksmith. Unscramble the words and the humorous bonus answer. Start with the Jumble for Kids as a warm-up – or share the challenge with a favorite youngster. Build your brain. Mental exercises and games, like...
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