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The Art of Eating Cicadas

The 17 year Cicada has begun to emerge all over eastern N. America - by mid-July, they'll all be gone. If you intend to take the plunge now's the time.
By John Gaudet | yesterday | 4 comments
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This Week at the Smart Markets Lorton Farmers' Market

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Pete Lund returns this week on his new tire with lovely flowers from Southern Maryland, and Fossil Rock is introducing flours from Wade's Mill.
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Suicide is 10th Leading Cause of Death in U.S.

In 2010 (the most recent year for which data are available, 38,364 suicides were reported, making suicide the 10th leading cause of death for Americans.
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Arguing with myself...

A discussion of the differences between paranormal romance and romantic fantasy.
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Creating a Comfortable Outdoor Space for Entertaining

With Memorial Day fast approaching, I’m sharing some ideas on how to ready your landscape for entertaining and asking Krisztina Fellner’s of Modern Washingtonian Interiors to chime in.
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Workhouse Arts Golf Classic Raises $40,000 for the Local Non-Profit!

Join us next May for your chance to play in our tournament!
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