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Guest Post: Behind the Scenes with Local Author John H. Matthews and His Latest Action-Packed Thriller

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When the Capitol Building is under seize, and all the nation's leaders are held hostage, one Cabinet member is secure in a distant location. That person is chosen by the president to be the designated survivor. Chantilly author John H. Matthews imagines this scenario in his latest novel, a gripping thriller…

2014 Holiday Events in the Reston Area

Relevance: 20%      Posted on: November 23, 2014

NOTE: This events calendar is from 2014. The guide to 2015 holiday events can be found HERE. Mark your calendars! The holiday season brings wonderful Christmas events and holiday celebrations to the Reston area. Here is our huge list of things to do for the holidays in Reston and surrounding areas, including Herndon, Vienna,…

Holiday Home Tour: The Wests’ Incredible Halloween Decorations

Relevance: 17%      Posted on: October 31, 2014

A few weeks ago, Dorothy and Duke West invited me into their home to see their lovely and skillful fall decorations. While I was there, they told me that their decorating specialty would actually come a few weeks later, when they would put together an outrageous party display for Halloween. I was…

Day-Tripping to the Union Market in DC for the Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair

Relevance: 17%      Posted on: September 29, 2014

This is not your Nana's craft show. Please click away if you are expecting doilies or quilts with geese on them—a new breed of crafters is in town! The Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair was conceived in 2004 by the Washington City Paper as an alternative event for younger, hipper buyers…

Get to Know Local Children’s Author Daniel Boris, and His Endearing Dozi the Alligator

Relevance: 17%      Posted on: November 18, 2015

The author of one of my son's favorite books, Dozi the Alligator Finds a Family, lives right here in Northern Virginia. My son has excellent taste, too; the book is a gorgeously illustrated story with charming rhyme and humor. The whole premise is funny -- the book stars a young alligator who secretly hitches a ride…

Reston A to Z: An Adorable and Clever New Book for the Youngest Restonians

Relevance: 17%      Posted on: December 16, 2016

There's a new children's book called Reston A to Z, and local preschoolers and early readers are going to love it. My own kids adore this book about their town. There are a lot of reasons Reston A to Z appeals to young children, including a charming squirrel narrator and entertaining rhymes. But what makes…

You’ve Picked a Peck of Peaches, Now What? (Recipes Included)

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Late summer peaches are one of life's sweetest joys. We are lucky to live near a bunch of farms that grow peaches AND allow you to spend an afternoon picking them. My family and I recently trekked to Great Country Farms in Bluemont, VA to take advantage of their bounty.  …

Potomac Point Winery: A Winter Outing for the Whole Family

Relevance: 16%      Posted on: February 9, 2015

One of my favorite things about living in Northern Virginia is enjoying a bottle and the scenery at one of our many local wineries. Like many of us, though, I tend to associate a winery outing with a sunny summer afternoon and a picnic basket. Then February comes along. Winter really takes the fun…