The Northern Neck of Virginia is a peninsula with the Potomac River to the North, the Rappahanock River to the South, and the Chesapeake Bay to the East. It is also a very remarkable place. During VALOR's latest trip there, I became fascinated with this area of Virginia. Before this seminar, I had not visited… Continue reading The Northern Neck
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Southwest Virginia: Culture and Agriculture
It's hard to believe that we have just completed the first year of the VALOR program. Wow, what an experience! And, the latest seminar in Southwest Virginia was one of the most memorable seminars so far! Southwest Virginia has such a distinct culture, and this cultural uniqueness was evident throughout the trip. It was one… Continue reading Southwest Virginia: Culture and Agriculture
Our Nation’s Capitol
Each time I go to Washington D.C., I am reminded of everything our nation has been through in our relatively short history. I sometimes get overwhelmed with a sense of patriotism when standing in the very locations pivotal to United States history. Seeing our nation's capital in March, right when the cherry trees are beginning… Continue reading Our Nation’s Capitol
Growing up… Down on the Farm
One of the first memories I have is on the farm on which my family lived until I was five years old, on the outskirts of Cincinnati, Ohio. We had a small sheep herd on approximately 20 acres. One day when I was around four years old I was outside playing and I remember my… Continue reading Growing up… Down on the Farm