Monday, July 18th, 2016
“Necessity, who is the mother of invention,” is attributed to the Greek author and philosopher Plato a v-e-r-y l-o-n-g time ago, 427 BC – 347 BC. His words have proven true myriad times over, and Daryl Alderman of Pilot has invented a few little things as well as adapted in creative ways. The necessity was
Monday, July 18th, 2016
From a non-descript, standard issue, rectangular, red brick ranch on recently developed farm property with views for miles in nearly every direction to an idyllic sanctuary amidst towering white pines and hemlocks , Phil and...
Monday, July 18th, 2016
Even if you don’t consider yourself a college football fan, you’ve probably heard that Virginia Tech will play the University of Tennessee this fall in a game that has been years in the making. Long before it...
Monday, July 18th, 2016
Helpful. Loyal. Brave. These are three of the twelve core values that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) strive to possess. If you ever get the chance to check out the BSA Base Camp Ottari located right...
Monday, May 16th, 2016
If you’re a traveler, you know the feeling of eventually wanting to land somewhere different. Nothing gets old about the beauty of the Caribbean, the adventures of Central America, or the history and delicious food of Europe....
Thursday, March 24th, 2016
By Joanne M. Anderson Photos courtesy of Debbie Campbell, CSE Gone are the days of dusting cobwebs off the front porch, mowing the lawn, cleaning the house, listing it for sale and signing a purchase contract soon...
Thursday, March 24th, 2016
Text by Joanne M. Anderson Photos by April Amodeo You’ll find them in the Golden Gate Bridge, Empire State Building, the Mall of America, the Pentagon and Philip and April Amodeo’s house in Blacksburg. The method...
Thursday, March 24th, 2016
No matter the season, outdoor living in the New River Valley is in vogue. As spring approaches, here are some top trends that can influence the look, feel and function of your outdoor spaces. Outdoor rooms: Thanks...
Thursday, March 24th, 2016
Text by Karl H. Kazaks Photos by Tom Wallace “Instantly, instinctively, you know.” So says the narrator of a 1959 television ad for Ford’s new top-of-the-line, full-size car, the Galaxie. As a boy, Curtis Nolen saw...
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016
This April, the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society at Virginia Tech will showcase student designs and local boutique fashion at their annual spring fashion show, Into the Wild. Each year the show takes on a different theme,...