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Castle Murals and Castle Posters Murals for Children

Tuesday, January 19, 2010
By Marcy McCann
Castle Murals and Castle Posters Murals for Children

The newest castle mural is a photographic mural using an image taken by Connecticut photographer Michael Cavaliere. »

Belle Grove Planation – High Style History

Saturday, January 16, 2010
By Marcy McCann
Belle Grove Planation – High Style History

This National Historic site has a lot of exciting things coming up in 2010 including a exclusive tours and even a Sheep Dog competition. »

Adventures for grownups! What a great place to stay.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010
By Marcy McCann
Adventures for grownups! What a great place to stay.

This jewel of a hotel is at Exit 283 on I-81. The place is fabulous! The rich woods and attention to detail in creating a special ambiance is to be commended. »

Christmas Gift of a lifetime

Tuesday, November 24, 2009
By Marcy McCann
Christmas Gift of a lifetime

Give something that can truly enrich a person's life. Exhibit of Chinese Terra Cotta Warriors Is Largest Ever in US »

Give a pint and get some tunes!

Monday, August 10, 2009
By Marcy McCann
Give a pint and get some tunes!

Categories Tags Traffic.com DC Area Traffic 50 RT-50 EASTBOUND 1.5 incidents: 2 (moderate) 66 I-66 EASTBOUND 0.1 50 RT-50 WESTBOUND 2.0 incidents: 2 (moderate) 66 I-66 WESTBOUND 3.4 View all Washington DC area traffic Random Quote “What this country needs are more unemployed bureaucrats.” ~ Edward Langley Latest Story Give a pint and get some tunes! By Marcy McCann Register now to give blood This year all those who register to give blood on Sept. 4th will get a CD from one of the... »

Bones, bottles and bears! Oh my!

Saturday, July 18, 2009
By Marcy McCann
Bones, bottles and bears! Oh my!

The hole! The hole was now a bit larger and was obviously deeper. There was a brick next to the hole so I removed the dirt just for the fun of it. Wallah! Another brick, and another. Clearly, I was onto something. »

Coca Cola and DuPont Community Credit Union offer concert tickets

Tuesday, July 7, 2009
By Marcy McCann

“Presenting the winners the tickets to the Julianne Hough, America, Jamey Johnson, as well as the Kenny Rogers concerts, will be a highlight for me.” »

Shenandoah County Fair

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
By Marcy McCann
Shenandoah County Fair

By Marcy McCann Amazing things happen in our lives over time. For instance for three fairs now I’ve been blessed to be the Interim Fair Manager for one of the most exciting county fairs in the United States. The Shenandoah County Fair is located just outside Washington D.C. in Virginia.  We have exciting concerts coming... »

Adventures along Rt. 11 in Virginia

Saturday, May 30, 2009
By Marcy McCann
Adventures along Rt. 11 in Virginia

Virginia is my new home. Many a Saturday afternoon, I would strike out for an explorative day trip beginning from my rented townhouse across from Mac’s Greenhouse in Woodstock. Mac’s sits on a hill, and was my “view” for the first three and a half years I lived in the valley. The position of... »

Adventures Along Route 11

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
By Marcy McCann
Adventures Along Route 11

I thought you might like to know about a past  adventure .  It cost almost nothing and was a great day! October 2006 A couple of Saturdays ago I walked along West King Street in Strasburg poking around shops and peeking in office windows.   Visiting Richard Seelbach in Bygones Antiques is always an interesting... »