I don’t know about everyone else out there, but I was totally thrilled that Al Gore won the Nobel Peace Prize. Talk about one hell of a decade that man has lived. Good God. I was sitting in a coffee shop when I read the news of the award and I was so touched and […]
I don’t know about everyone else out there, but I was totally thrilled that Al Gore won the Nobel Peace Prize. Talk about one hell of a decade that man has lived. Good God. I was sitting in a coffee shop when I read the news of the award and I was so touched and […]
Clinton Minor will be counting his blessings this Thanksgiving. Why? Because the doors of his Scottsville café, Minor’s Diner, are still open. And if you know what’s been going on in Scottsville this past year, you know that just being open for business is cause for celebration. You see, the road has been bumpy for […]
Bob Mould is something of a Renaissance man. He began his musical career with '80s…
Seems like forever and a day since Sean Singletary‘s shot rattled out against Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. A cold end to a bright season. Seven months later, the sun rises again for the Virginia men’s basketball team. A star has returned to shine and a new season full of promise […]
Hormones get the rap for a lot of things. Plenty of questions surround them, too. Is it true that your sexual desire is closely linked to testosterone levels in your blood? Does the Pill affect your libido?
At Crozet Pizza, the choice of toppings is vast and includes squash, three types of olives, Portobello and Shiitake mushrooms, eggplant and peanuts. I opt for plain cheese with fresh garlic and a Starr Hill Amber Ale, because the soul of a pizza joint is its crust, cheese and garlic. It’s hot and overwhelmingly fragrant—a […]
You know how whenever people are asked what they are looking for in a mate, more often than not at the top of that list is something along the lines of "has to make me laugh"? I certainly fall into that segment of the population, and this has forced me to pointlessly ponder the following […]
"Veal stock, plum wine and a watermelon." Those were the only ingredients…
The sustainable sit Furnish any color scheme with green So you’ve got organic milk in the fridge, you just installed energy-efficient windows, and you recycle everything in sight. If you’re looking to take the next step in green-ing your home, investing in sustainable furniture may be a way to start. We talked with Paige Mattson […]
Leaf out Bag ’em up—they’re headed for the mulch pile Lawn feeling littered? If your oaks, poplars and maples are spreading a thick carpet of color all over your grass, you might be trying to find them a good home. If you’re a Charlottesville resident, look no further than the clear plastic bags passed out […]