Bill and I had E.Walke and Steve over for a happy hour several evenings ago, and had a nice long talk about all the cool technologies they are incorporating, or plan to incorporate into their home. When E first told me about their technology-forward plans, I was honestly jealous. I wanted geothermal HVAC, and a…
Whether or not you buy Freud’s argument that “Anatomy is Destiny,” I hope, after reading this post, you agree that for the Burns Lane neighborhood, geography is destiny. Thesis: Much of the history of our bit of land has been determined by its location between two ravines, one between Burns Lane and Indian Springs and…
Better Late than Later? Neighbors, I have been absent since February, and have been so very busy that I’ve been unable to keep up this website, let alone write posts. I now have time for a deep breath. I’ll start updating the website, and, of course, finish this article about our local celebrity. An Interview…
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with our new Neighborhood Watch (NW) Coordinator, Chris Gareis, to discuss the Neighborhood Watch program, the new block captains, the services NW provides, and how we as a community can assist and participate in the program. Here’s a shout out to Mike Motes who filled the role…
This question was on my mind a few days ago during a meeting of the BLRA Elections Committee. (A grandiose name for three of us sitting around in Nancy’s breezeway.) More on this in a bit. Later, after I was done toiling on my third –and final– retaining wall, I decided to go looking for…
Everyone likes to make fun of Chaos Corner, the historic “V” where Jamestown Rd. meets Richmond Rd. It’s a bit dangerous, with Merchant’s Square and William & Mary students and tourists and dogs and bicycles and stop signs and yield signs and no signs and crosswalks. Many drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists don’t understand who has…
Hello neighbors. I know I haven’t written since Christmas, but in my defense, well, I don’t actually have any except that I’ve been busy. We spent Christmas with our daughters in Austin, TX, and have had a full calendar since. When we have some nice warm weather in the spring, I hope you can all…
What can I say about 2020 that hasn’t been said before? Of the many events cancelled, none has been less likely to cause uproar than the State of the City event here in Williamsburg. What is the State of the City Event? Every two years since 2006 the city has sponsored a reception to share…
Quick, off the top of your head, when is the next residential leaf pickup date? When is the next happy hour? The neighborhood picnic? The next pantry collection date? OK, that’s partly a trick question because we don’t have happy hours scheduled for December, and nobody knows when next year’s picnic will be. As for…
A few evenings back Bill and I had the pleasure of hosting our new neighbors now living at 333, Molly and Dale Castle. Over a glass of wine and some crumbly cheese we were privileged to learn about the couple, their children, animals, and plans for their new forever home. Dogs? Why Yes They Do.…