The Fireman Is Back!
Sam has had a longtime fetish with firemen. Before he could talk, he was already obsessed with all things fire engine. He saw his first fire engine when he was just over a year old at a play group...
A Valentine’s to Remember
It is only 7 AM on February 14, and it has already been a Valentine’s Day to remember. Well, technically it was a Valentine’s Day EVE to remember. Why, you ask? Because after three-a...
Winter Doldrums
Now is the time! They are heeeeeeere, the winter doldrums we all longed for during the non-stop chaos known as December. And they are not that exciting, hence the name, doldrums. I don’t k...
The Old Dominion Railway Museum
Ever heard of it? I hadn’t, and it’s right here in Richmond, with free admission to boot. Train lovers unite! We were hankering for something to do as a “family” on Saturda...
A Red Caboose Is Loose!
Calling all train lovers! Spread the word! There is indeed a real red caboose in the area! It is located right smack in front of Robious Elementary School in Midlothian, not far from Bellgrade S...
Life After the Holidaze
Welcome to Resolution Central. It is amazing — there is life now that the holidaze is over. Just a few weeks ago it was hard to imagine Life After the Holidays in the frenzy of it all. And...
Christmas Buildup at Swift Creek
At long last I can’t believe the day is almost at hand! In case you haven’t checked the calendar lately or been besieged with nonstop circulars counting down the shopping days (daze?), C...
Make Way for Santa!
The past few weeks have made me dizzy. Why is it that every year during the month of December we expect ourselves to do all of this? Let’s see — we buy presents for everyone, all of ou...