Monthly Archives: August 2010

HUD SECRETARY DONOVAN ANNOUNCES THAT OVER 8,000 AFFORDABLE HOMES WILL BECOME MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT AS A RESULT OF THE FIRST 100 RECOVERY ACT GREEN RETROFIT AWARDS Awards will create green jobs and reduce energy costs WASHINGTON – U.S. Housing and … Continue reading →

I had fun at the Blues Festival yesterday, at the Frontier Culture Museum.  Great venue, local beer and wine, breezy weather and of course lots of good music, now I don’t feel so deprived.  This area is offering more culture … Continue reading →

The Shenandoah Valley is certainly a beautiful place to live ,however I love going to Warm Springs, Va. Only  one and a half  hour trip from where I live.  Literally, tucked away in the Allegheny Mountains, it is an enchanting … Continue reading →

For several weeks now, we Americans have watched the news of the Gulf oil spill in horror. As we see watermen depressed, almost in shock, oil-covered birds gasping for their last breath, restaurant owners with no business, the prospect of … Continue reading →

Walking in a natural setting is crucial to mental health. Continue reading →