Musings

The Flavor of a Memory

Scientists believe that taste and memory are inextricably bound. Studies have led them to the conclusion that our brains can recognize a specific flavor and make an immediate deep brain connection to a buried memory. Maybe I need more variety in my diet… I have a terrible memory. I can

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Panhandling 101

A chance encounter at a convenience store off of I-95 offered an unconventional opportunity for a poignant and timely lesson. The incident occurred during a trip to Richmond where we would be dropping our son off at college. Dorm move-in is a well-orchestrated affair, but the scheduling meant we would

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Berryville Artist Shares “Life in the Coop”

Bill Newitt has spent a lifetime in ink. After almost 40 years working for the U.S. Treasury Department as a chemist developing inks for currency, he has accumulated a wealth of knowledge about the science of printing money that few will ever know. However, even in retirement, Bill has continued

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