Wine laws struck down
From the WSJ - link good for 7 days. The Supreme Court struck down state laws that restricted direct sales across state lines by wineries to consumers, setting the stage for a wider industry shakeup and giving a boost to small vineyards seeking to sell…
Bonefish Grill in Hollymead Town Center
The Bonefish Grill will be a welcome addition to the Central VA restaurant market. There are very few seafood restaurants in the area, and this one looks as if it may be worth the drive. We'll find out later this year. Fresh fish. Straight from…
Rolling Stones to play Scott Stadium Oct. 6
DailyProgress.com | Rolling Stones to play Scott Stadium Oct. 6 The Rolling Stones will play Scott Stadium on Oct. 6, UVa announced Tuesday afternoon. Prices and other ticket information will be announced Monday, May 16. Prices are expected to be about $100 per ticket. Tickets will…
Soccer tryouts
I went to my daughter's soccer tryouts yesterday and evaluated many of the girls competing for spots for this autumn's season. The stress we put on our kids is incredible. Many of the kids had obviously never tried out before and were transparently nervous. Then…
Virginia’s getting tougher on sex offenders
Virginia's getting tougher on sex offenders: The Commonwealth can require a new Virginian who had to register as a sex offender in a different state to include his or her name on OUR registry. This is what I consider a "good thing."
Why Do We Work So Hard on Our Lawns?
Why Do We Work So Hard on Our Lawns?: The answer is a combination of habit, snobbery, capitalism and government intervention. I live in a relatively new construction development (as there is so much in the Charlottesville area) and could not agree more with this…
DHL is the worst delivery service. Ever.
DHL is by far, the worst "next day" delivery service on the market. Apple sent the box in which I am going to send my broken mac back "Next Day A.M." To DHL, this means "by 5pm. Maybe." They cannot tell me where the package…
Scary stuff.
Wired News: Your Identity, Open to All A search for personal data on ZabaSearch.com -- one of the most comprehensive personal-data search engines on the net -- tends to elicit one of two reactions from first-timers: terror or curiosity. Which reaction often depends on whether…
It pays to be prepared!
As most of you know, I love my mac. I really do. It is a simple computer that has become an extension of how I work. The hard drive failed yesterday. Thankfully, I have a very recent backup and Apple may be able to recover…