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38th Annual Wine & Craft Festival
A long day at the Virginia Wine & Craft Festival brought balloon mishaps, dirty soda discoveries, live music, Ghostbusters encounters, community conversations, sudden rain, and the familiar exhaustion that follows a full day spent volunteering, wandering downtown, and reconnecting with people. Read More
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100 Word Stories: Prompted Royalty
When royalty arrived for a heavily guarded family portrait, they expected cameras, lighting, and nervous smiles. Instead, they discovered modern photographers preferred artificial intelligence over actual photography, while snipers watched from rooftops and Secret Service agents secured the cyberpunk studio. Read More
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Royals Visit Front Royal
I spent the day navigating security checkpoints, crowded sidewalks, and exhaustion as King Charles III & Queen Camilla visited Front Royal. Between helicopters, sheep, media crews, and improvised celebrations, my quiet Shenandoah Valley town briefly became the center of international attention. Read More
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Front Royal Prepares for Royalty
Front Royal transformed almost overnight for the royal visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Between security fences, parking restrictions, and excitement, the community turned an international event into a uniquely small-town blend of chaos, AI comedy, and curiosity. Read More