Posts by JOHN

Politicians. Republicans. Democrats. Independents. Policies. Elections. These are all words we are used to hearing because politics are all over the news nowadays. Many see involvement in government as overarching and more of a “big picture” position; however, many of the local government roles involve the officials to be in direct contact with their constituents…

Pancakes Is there a more quintessentially American breakfast than pancakes? While many families consider pancakes too fussy and messy to be an everyday meal, they can actually be great for on-the-go mornings! You can prepare your mix the night before, and store it in a large, covered measuring cup in your fridge. Heat up your…

Food is one of the things we shop for the most often and spend the most money on.  Since the grocery budget is probably one of the largest expenses a family has, being able to save money in this area is crucial.  Below are a number of tips for saving money at the grocery store. …

4-H Camp Southwest VA Boys & Girls • Ages 9-18   775 Hermitage Road, Wirtz, VA (540) 721-2759 retreatatsmithmountainlake.com Summer camp at the Skelton 4-H Center provides countless opportunities for learning more about the natural world around us. Days are filled with instructional-based camp classes, unstructured recreation and swim time, flag ceremonies, and evening programs.…

Indoor rocking climbing at River Rock Climbing. Catch an indie flick at the Grandin Theatre and enjoy the swanky decor. Attend a musical at Mill Mountain Theatre in downtown Roanoke. Disco Roller Skating at Firehouse Skate See who is a true wizard at The Pinball Museum at Center in the Square. Get a taste of…

Tell us a little bit about your family. John and I met at a Church Social. We both went to different churches, but our churches got together every month, for a singing and fellowship social. We started dating and married a year later. John and I have been married for going on 31 years. Grace,…