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America 250 Bingo Challenge
Stepping into Revolutionary attire for a library skit, I found myself balancing historical accuracy, missed lines, and unexpected humor. Not quite reenactment, not quite theater—just a moment where community, history, and imperfection came together in a surprisingly memorable way. Read More
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A Life Recovered from MiniDV
Old MiniDV tapes revealed forgotten footage from 2008—woods that no longer exist, family moments, and fragments of a life once lived. What began as digitization became something deeper: a rediscovery of memory, time, and the person I used to be. Read More
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Where Lodge, Community, and Life Intersect
A week of courthouse paperwork, lodge leadership training, community service, civic conversations, and unexpected moments of fellowship reveals how Masonry often intersects with everyday life. Most meaningful lessons come not from ceremony, but from simple acts of service and brotherhood. Read More
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Emotional Crowd Gathers to See Some County Operational Funding Restored to Samuels Library in Current Fiscal Year
Royal Examiner: At the February 17 meeting, I was the first public commenter to support repealing Chapter 7 and dissolving the inactive County Library Board. My remarks emphasized administrative clarity before the board voted to restore $100,000 in library funding. Read More
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Laser Heat and Victorian Optimism
A Makerspace day turned into bold mugs, restored 1881 advertisements, and new life for a Victorian-inspired card game. Between heat presses and laser etching, I’m blending fundraising, historical preservation, and playful optimism into tangible work — one 4×4 miracle at a time. Read More
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Samuels Library relying on fundraisers to finish year without county money
Northern Virginia Daily: As a Samuels Public Library trustee, I’m referenced asking whether any programming would be cut if fundraising slows. My question prompted staff to explain how grants and donations are sustaining services, highlighting my focus on planning and continuity during financial uncertainty. Read More
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Tartan, Twirls, and the Library Till
I bought a ticket to Samuels Public Library’s first Scottish Cèilidh, a lively night of kilts, fiddles, food, and dancing. Part fundraiser, part cultural adventure, it’s my small step toward supporting the library’s future. Read More
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Samuels Public Library: 100-Hours Recognition
Awarded for technical mentorship, makerspace education, and policy advocacy. As a Trustee, authored data-driven audits to protect library funding, facilitated “What the Tech!” workshops, and led specialized laser-cutting and 3D-printing training while preserving local heritage through original Wikipedia publications. Read More
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From Bricks to a Bonded Community: Front Royal LUG Builds Something Bigger
The Royal Examiner: As organizer of the Front Royal LEGO Users Group, I describe how a simple idea became a stable, inclusive community—using shared builds, public exhibits, and library-based meetings to connect people through creativity, collaboration, and a love of LEGO. Read More
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Supervisors Announce Coming Appointment of Hugh Henry to Fork District Seat, Hear More Public Criticism & Debate EDA Moves
Royal Examiner: During the October 7 meeting, I was listed among citizens offering criticism. While coverage emphasized leadership changes and EDA debates, my remarks centered on missing minutes, a PPEA policy shift, and public record integrity. Read More