"Wishing you a pot o’ gold, And all the joy your heart can hold." - Unknown My name is Patrick. My grandfather was born in County Cork, Ireland. My great-grandfather and great-grandmother were from County Louth, Ireland. I have freckles. And if I let my beard grow long enough you can see hints of…
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The Fairfax County Park Authority is one of the most celebrated park systems in the nation. Their facilities, golf courses, trails, parks, and programs and activities offer visitors and residents alike wonderful opportunities to exercise, or simply get outside and engage with history and nature. One…
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There is a special place here in Northern Virginia that often flies under the radar. It's a community called Tinner Hill - a neighborhood that shares land in both Fairfax County and the now City of Falls Church. This close-knit community is of national significance for being the location where the…
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When is Hanukkah? This year, Hanukkah begins on December 18, 2022 and ends on December 26, 2022. And you'll find plenty of events celebrating the holiday in Fairfax County and throughout the Capital Region. For many English speakers (such as myself), you might find yourself a bit confused over the…
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Updated for 2022 Every year, starting in late November, George Washington's Mount Vernon infuses a healthy dose of holiday spirit and hospitality into its normal programming that results in a magical few weeks of memory-making opportunities for those who know when and where to find it. Below is your…
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Updated for 2022! It's that time of year when Santa pays an early visit to all the boys and girls of the world and sees who has been naughty and who has been nice before he returns to the North Pole to make final preparations for his Christmas Eve trek. But where can you catch a glimpse of the jolly…
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Fall is the perfect time to get outside people! There's something about the smell of those freshly fallen leaves (you know what I'm talking about) and the crispness of the air that just touches the soul when you get out into nature and start moving around. The American Hiking Society has deemed…
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Ahhhhhh, the great American road trip. It's a rite of passage for every family to pack the bags, get in the car, and go see that special something that you can't find at home. And autumn 2022 brings with it a new opportunity to get out and see something new. Fall Foliage Viewing…
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The leaves are beautiful, the air is starting to get cool and crisp, the days are getting shorter, and the time to get outside is NOW. Lucky for you, Fairfax County is full of outdoor spaces to take in the beautiful foliage in all its glory. With the help of our friends at Ride & Shine Bicycling, we…
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Ok. Let's just get some simple truths out of the way on the front end of this post. 1. Tacos are the greatest food on earth. 2. If you don't like tacos, you can't be my friend. 3. There is no way for me to accurately tell you what the "best" taco place in Northern Virginia is because the heavenly…
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