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Story and illustration by Doug Pifer To me the late evening song of the woodcock means spring has truly arrived. This year it came on the warm evening of March 6, a sharp dry “bzzt” repeated every 15 seconds or so. It came from the edge of the woods next to an overgrown pasture beside […]
By Karen Cifala As I got ready to write this article in my normal systematic and informative style, I got derailed by participation in several cultural events which unexpectedly redirected the way I felt about this topic. Having recently participated in a Passover Seder, a beautiful blessing of the new building for a Thai restaurant […]
By Claire Stuart The oldest female profession isn’t really the one that is “x- rated.” Rather it is the midwife, an essential part of the birth experience since before there were written records. Until the middle 19th century, midwives delivered the majority of the babies in the United States. As new scientific knowledge came through […]
by Annie Young It is about support. A small business and a worldwide organization that benefits the local area team up and magic is made. This is the brain child of Loretta Stem and Lisa Adams, both cancer survivors, mothers, and powerhouses in our community. Loretta Stem is the chairperson of Relay for Life of […]
From the Blogosphere is an occasional missive of ideas and proposals that you may not have heard of, and that are explored in some detail on the world wide web. The Observer isn’t necessarily endorsing any ideas through The Blogosphere, just encouraging exploration. We asked Rep. Barbara Comstock, who represents Virginia’s 10th District, to weigh […]
Produce Chilly Hollow (Berryville): Providing chemical-free, naturally grown produce. Community supported agriculture (CSA) provider with a presence at the Clarke County Farmers’ Market; (610) 574-0008 or (484) 368-1157; www.chillyhollowproduce.com See add on page 15. Mackintosh Fruit Farm (Berryville): Offering tree-ripened fruit and other produce available through onsite market and at Clarke County farmers’ market; (540) […]
By Victoria Kidd “Buy local” is a term often used to voice advocacy for supporting local agricultural operations. Its business complement is “shop small,” a term used primarily when talking about supporting small, locally owned businesses. Americans are increasingly making the support of local businesses and the purchase of locally grown food part of their […]
By Liz Kirchner Centuries ago, travelers on horseback navigating the landscape with a unique, lifted, horse-top perspective—seeing further than a person can on foot—crossed fields, forded rivers, and clambered up the grassy flanks of the Blue Ridge seeking easy passage to gaps and notches making their way to lands west. Horses and riders made the […]
Turiya Yoga and Wellness has filled the incubation space above the Fire House Gallery at 23 East Main Street, Berryville. Owner and founder Turi Nevin-Turkel has taught and practiced yoga for over ten years, and brings a bright and caring awareness to her practice and her students. She taught classes locally in the Barns of […]