V.R. Christensen: Weaving History, Healing, and Hope

In the quaint historic district of Danville, Virginia, a renaissance woman is quietly reshaping narratives—both on the page and in her community. V.R. Christensen, bestselling author of historical fiction and steampunk novels, is also a dedicated preservationist, massage therapist, and trauma-informed practitioner. Her multifaceted career is a testament to her core mission: healing the world,... Read More

Cover Features

September 19, 2024

A Glass of Rubies, Please

When you read a wine review, the wine’s color is usually mentioned in the description. In the article “What if gemstones were fine wines?” appearing on the website jewelrycult.com, the writer says wines are often described as precious and fascinating gemstones, so we combined them in this article. The first wine used in the article... Read More

The Wine Spot

September 17, 2024

While Searching for Your Poem…

Deep within resides a poem I regard as an unseen visitor; it’s presence clings to mystery, stirs emotions bound to anticipation. Have you noticed me, a searcher, dazed, yet trolling for stanzas much too evasive to catch?

Poet's Corner

September 14, 2024

Day School Luncheon

For many years, Danville’s First Presbyterian Church has operated and continues to operate a first-class day school, benefitting many children in the community, without church membership being a pre-requisite for either student or teacher. Recently, a just-past-noon Sunday luncheon was held by the day school, with the members of the congregation being invited. The luncheon... Read More

Essays

September 12, 2024

Inside OWE Arts & Culture: Vintage Silk

Danville residents Dave Shilling and Jeanie Bell have been performing together as Vintage Silk since 2012. Dave, a native of Michigan, lived in Texas for a time before moving to Culpeper, Virginia. Jeannie grew up in Alexandria but moved away for a time, living in Maryland and Florida before returning to Virginia. The stars aligned... Read More

Collage

September 10, 2024

Quantum Exchange

(Scene: Mamie and Solly, married for decades, are weeding a garden. Weeds are flourishing amidst sparsely populated iris.) Solly (staring down in dismay): Garden is really overgrown. Weeds and flowers are intertwining. It’s a knee-high jungle. Mamie (on all fours, weeding): How could all this have grown up so quickly? S (pulling on a weed): ... Read More

Fiction

September 6, 2024

Movies You Missed from 20 Years Ago: Shaun of the Dead

Shaun of the Dead (7/10 Rating) Released September 24, 2004 For rent/purchase on all major platforms. Genre: Comedy, Horror R: Zombie violence/gore and language 1h 39m This film launched the career of writer actor Simon Pegg (Mission Impossible 3-7, Star Trek) and writer director Edgar Wright (Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Baby Driver), at... Read More

Movies You Missed

September 5, 2024

A Journey Through Light: The Photography of Glenn Scarboro

Glenn Scarboro, a native of Danville, Virginia, has been capturing moments through his lens for an impressive 62 years. His photographic journey, beginning in the 1960s with street photography, has grown into creating dynamic abstract images. Scarboro, also a licensed clinical social worker, has consistently pursued his singular interest: finding beauty in all moments of... Read More

Cover Features

August 23, 2024

Quilts from an antique store on Main

I’d found them, quilts from generations ago, old histories, handmade scrolls, stitched from scraps or old clothes, spare blankets, sewn-in memories to wrap both black and white babies when winters froze before our Civil War.

Poet's Corner

August 16, 2024

Wine and Fashion: Is there a connection?

“Fashion and wine are both works of art that can instantly capture your heart.” – Michele Ouellet, Fashion Model & Winery Owner. Wine Enthusiast recently unveiled a captivating article titled “Your Illustrated Guide to Pairing Fashion and Wine.” In this intriguing piece, they introduce some renowned fashion designers and pair each one with a wine... Read More