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a hop and a skip: bluestone vineyard.
Harrisonburg, we love you soooo much. You know this. But sometimes, Brandy and I need to break free from your limits and find a wide open space. A quieter place with a gentle breeze, a more expansive...
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bite me… please: rocktown bites.
You know, I feel I know my city pretty well. I’ve been to lots and lots of local restaurants and businesses, many of which you’ve read about right here. But recently Brandy and I did something we...
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take me to cask: casks for a cause at three brothers.
I love genius combinations. Some of you might remember the old commercials for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: “Hey! You got your chocolate in my peanut butter!” “You got peanut butter on my chocolate!”...
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all in: UNjuried exhibition.
In 1917, Marcel Duchamp submitted to the exhibition of the Society of Independent Artists an unusual piece of art called “Fountain.” It was really just a urinal turned on its side and autographed. The...
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hot ticket: jalapeño southwest grill.
There’s a new kid in town, and he’s HOT. And saucy. And bright and vibrant and fun. His name is Jalapeño, and you can find him near the Food Lion on Port Republic Road. Brandy, Ben, my kids, and I all...
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UNbelievable: UNjuried exhibition.
Just a quick update about how this show turned out. So after inviting anyone who was interested to submit a piece of art to the unJURIED Exhibition at Darrin-McHone Gallery, curator Jon Henry ended up...
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freezer burn: pale fire brewing.
After months and months of waiting, viewing mouthwatering photos of what’s to come, and receiving countless tantalizing updates, the day is finally here: today is the day that Pale Fire Brewing...
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close-knit pickers: bradford lee folk and the bluegrass playboys.
a few more shots from our afternoon with this fine group of people! Copyright © 2012-15 · All Rights Reserved · ilovemyburg.com. Written content by Katie Mitchell. Photos by Brandy Somers. This...
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follow your hearts: bryan elijah smith and the wild hearts.
Earlier this spring, possibly even the first day of spring, Brandy and I busted out of our winter-battered houses, boots, and souls and headed out of town for a day of unbridled adventure. The warm,...
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heart attack: bryan elijah smith and the wild hearts.
More photos of Bryan Elijah Smith and the Wild Hearts! Read the whole story here! Copyright © 2012-15 · All Rights Reserved · ilovemyburg.com. Written content by Katie Mitchell. Photos by Brandy...
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here’s the deal: harrisonburg pokemon league.
The kids and I returned from a 24-day tour of America this week, and my original plan was to publish this post sometime during that trip. However, because I was driving a lot and doing a lot in places...
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tap dance: brothers craft brewing music festival.
Well, that was one of the happiest days ever! This past Saturday, Brandy and I slathered on the sunscreen and the loose, lightweight clothes and braved the scorching heat to attend two – TWO – local...
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grass roots: our community place annual lawn jam.
Before meeting Brandy at the (approximately 18th) Annual Our Community Place Lawn Jam, I had lunch at The Little Grill. Sitting on a stool at their three-seat counter, I read an article on my CNN app...
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cold off the press: old hill hard cider.
I can’t think of any fruit, or food even, with the cultural and historical significance of the apple. Think about it: Adam and Eve and the Tree of Knowledge… three apples supposedly caused the series...
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in the press: old hill hard cider.
A few more shots from our visit to Old Hill Hard Cider at Showalter’s Orchard in Timberville, Virginia! Celebrate 50 years with them on August 22! Copyright © 2012-15 · All Rights Reserved ·...
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field day: white oak lavender farm.
Driving along highway 276 south of Harrisonburg, you might not even notice it’s there. I didn’t, and I’ve driven that road innumerable times. But with a speed limit of 55 and a hypnotic and familiar...
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best buds: white oak lavender farm.
More photos of our trip to White Oak Lavender Farm! Copyright © 2012-15 · All Rights Reserved · ilovemyburg.com. Written content by Katie Mitchell. Photos by Brandy Somers. This material may not be...
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have a grape summer: valley vineyards.
These days, as the sun sinks below the horizon earlier and earlier, and crisp nights foreshadow the coming of autumn in the Valley, we just want to say thank you to wine for making our summer so sweet,...
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close-knit pickers: bradford lee folk and the bluegrass playboys.
a few more shots from our afternoon with this fine group of people! Copyright © 2012-15 · All Rights Reserved · ilovemyburg.com. Written content by Katie Mitchell. Photos by Brandy Somers. This...
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royal treatment: 2015 progressive party.
An hour before the event, I finished mowing the lawn for what I PRAY is the last time this year. Twenty miles away, Brandy was likely folding something, or mopping something, or editing something. Yet...
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