On an old blog post from 2017, she reflects on the “art of noticing” as essential to the process of becoming an artist. And to take in any of Leana Fischer’s paintings, it is clear she has not only noticed, but she has also beautifully, delicately, found a way to help us notice as well.For Fischer, beauty is found in the little things, those everyday details that deserve to be celebrated. And her company’s name, May We Fly, acts as …
“I have always loved Volkswagens,” explains Kim Lovern of Giles County. “My husband Gabe and I own a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle, so when I saw this deserted camper bus sitting alone, in …
Every little girl dreams of her wedding. Visions of the church, the dress, the first dance. Then we grow up, and maybe the church image gives way to swaying palms; the veil …
In 1923, the 3-position traffic light was patented, and Calvin “Silent Cal” Coolidge became the 30th U.S. President. “The Great Gatzby” was published. The Reverend Charles William Stone and his sons of …
“Even now, someone will come up to me and say, ‘Oh! I still have one of the airport’s mugs!’” Keith Holt, director of the Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport, relates.The “mugs,” as …
Four women. Decades of experience. And a mission to take their expertise in the language of music to their community. The result? Music that touches the heart and soul as talented musicians …
Larry and Linda Harry of Giles County have an abundance of creative juices flowing in their lives. Larry has always enjoyed woodworking. Linda learned the basics of sewing in high school, but …
Steeped in tradition and rooted in centuries of celebration, Advent, which is the four weeks leading up to Christmas, stems from an anticipation for the season ahead. Although the way that the …
In the world of small business, remarkable stories frequently emerge. One such tale revolves around Alli Trent, the talented creator behind “Lola Lou,” a business that specializes in handmade clay jewelry, clothing …
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a tank, it’s a train, it’s Superman!It’s a cybertruck!According to Tesla, the company responsible for putting this rugged, tank-like, electric vehicle on the road, cybertruck …