Tried it in C’ville: Blue Ridge Mountain Maze
While some mourn summer’s passing, I’m dancing in my sweater. These brisk mornings conjure fond memories of attending fall festivals and carving jack-o’-lanterns. Searching for a way to celebrate my […]
Heed the call of foam-covered battle
For those of us who grew up dueling with long cardboard tubes from the center of wrapping paper rolls, our days of swordplay needn’t be over. (My nephew dubbed those […]
Healing within and beyond
Living in a college town comes with challenges (think crosswalks on the Corner between classes). It also comes with wonderful benefits, such as access to the expertise and research of […]
Throwing as a creative act
A special kind of satisfaction can be found in making something useful. As one of the oldest human crafts, pottery still employs techniques that have changed very little from those […]
All hail the queens
It’s not every day that one gets to meet stage royalty. In that respect, drag shows offer a unique opportunity to connect with multiple monarchs at once. I’ve always been […]
Escaping the Dungeon of Fire
Cville Escape Room cvilleescaperoom.com For many of us, the winter doldrums make us particularly susceptible to adventure’s siren song. Answering the call often takes the form of vacations to warmer […]
Gearharts desire
There is something magical about chocolate. I used to spend every Sunday with my Nana, and these visits included a chocolate treat or two from her sweets jar on the […]
Putting a fine point on self-care
When someone said “acupuncture” to me, the image that used to come to mind was Pinhead from Hellraiser. With maturity, though, I’ve developed an earnest desire to try traditional Chinese […]
The sport of queens
A delightful side effect of writing this column is that people in my life now give me ideas based on their bucket lists and more obscure interests. When a friend […]
Pull! A tale of sporting clays
Since childhood, I’ve been fascinated with the idea of shooting skeet. I must’ve seen it in a Bugs Bunny cartoon or something. My father liked hunting, and to varying degrees, […]