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Seeing Front Royal Through Dad’s Eyes
My father spent a day exploring Front Royal with me following the loss of his wife. Together, we visited community landmarks, met remarkable people, and discovered that the town’s greatest strength isn’t its places, but the relationships that connect them. Read More
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A Promise To Jean
After Jean passed, a phone call to Dad became the moment grief, family, and responsibility met. As loved ones began making calls and arrangements, the burden shifted toward caring for Dad through the first hard hours. Read More
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Outdated Senior Tax Relief
After volunteering at the senior center, conversations about property taxes led me to publicly address Warren County’s outdated senior tax relief policies, share recommendations with supervisors, and reflect on how local issues become personal when sitting with those affected. Read More
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Between Meals and Memories
At the senior center, conversations over lunch shifted from laughter and memories to rising costs, fixed incomes, and empty chairs. Sometimes local issues stop feeling abstract when you are sitting across the table from the people living through them. Read More
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ChatGPT Tried to Explain Me
After years of conversations about technology, history, memoirs, civic issues, creativity, and absurd humor, I asked ChatGPT to describe who I am. The result was a detailed portrait of an archivist, community-minded technologist, storyteller, and observer of systems, people, & preservation. Read More
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The image captures a vibrant scene from a Renaissance fair, showcasing a mix of attendees dressed in historical costumes. Several individuals are engaged in conversation while others are participating in activities amidst a wooded backdrop. The ground is covered with Read More
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The image captures a large crowd gathered in a wooded area for a live performance. The audience is seated, facing a charming wooden structure that serves as a stage. Banners adorn the surrounding trees, adding a festive atmosphere to the Read More
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It’s County Fair Time
Unknown publication: I appear in a photo caption assisting with setup of the YoYo ride for the Mineral County Fair, identified as a Fort Ashby resident helping amusement operators prepare for the annual community event sponsored by the Fort Ashby Volunteer Fire Company. Read More
