History Through a Wine Glass

Histories of civilization and wine are intertwined. A case in point is the wine region of Bordeaux, France. From there, both red and white blends are sought by wine admirers worldwide, and they are referred to as Bordeaux Rouge (red) and Bordeaux Blanc (white). If you have an English friend like me, you may hear... Read More

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February 16, 2023

Movies You Miss From 20 Years Ago: February 2023

Daredevil (6/10 Rating) Released February 14, 2003 Streaming on HBO Max. For rent/purchase on all major platforms. Genre: Action, Crime Rated PG-13: Action/Violence and Some Sensuality 1h 43m A pre-MCU take on “The Man Without Fear,” Daredevil came out less than a year after the very successful Spider-Man. It is a darker film, edited down... Read More

Movies You Missed

February 15, 2023

Inside the Method of Acting with Jamil Winfield

Eden, North Carolina native, Jamil Winfield, cannot think back to a time when he wasn’t acting. But the 35-year-old father of Kloe and Polo has regularly taken to the stage only in the last four years. “As a kid, I would watch TV and movies and wish I could do those things. I would act... Read More

Action

February 14, 2023

Disturbance from the “Upper Room”

Something which occurred at a recent Sunday Service at Danville’s First Presbyterian Church had all of us “looking above,” not just spiritually, but visually! That morning, Rev. Jackson Weller, Minister of Discipleship, was preaching. Jackson sometimes also preaches the youth sermons, but that morning, there was an unusual dearth of youth, so the moment for... Read More

Essays

February 10, 2023

The Nature of Love (Plant Story)

(Scene: The two are chatting at a table in the living room on a sunny afternoon.) Plant: So, tell me about the nature of love. Linda:… Where do you get these inquiries?… Who are you? P: I’m Plant, who you adopted several months ago. But you knew that. And I’m curious about what you think.... Read More

Fiction

February 7, 2023

Guitar Women Blues

Music grabbed the ear of a young Gail Ceasar as she spent Saturday mornings listening to bluegrass sessions at Poky’s Music in Gretna, Virginia. Those porch get-togethers shaped Ceasar’s future. She had to pick up the guitar and churn out her own music. “I saw all my cousins and uncles playing. I had an... Read More

Features

February 3, 2023

An Ace for the City’s Youth

Bryant Hood didn’t have the opportunities to attend youth-centered programs while growing up in Danville. “It was never presented to me,” he said. After graduation, Hood had the choice to go to California or Philadelphia. “I chose Philadelphia because it was on the East Coast, and I had never spent the night away from home... Read More

Cover Features

January 25, 2023

What Does a Writer Look Like?

Imagine your boss assigns you an unusual task. You have an important selection to make. That’s why you’re led into a room and seated behind a one-way glass panel. On the other side of the glass is a six-person lineup like ones you’ve seen on detective shows. One of six is a writer. And your... Read More

Writers' Page

January 19, 2023

A Winter’s Wine

For many of us, winter is a time for red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or others. But you may be a person who only enjoys white wine but doesn’t care for Chardonnay. If you have not already tried Chenin Blanc, please give it a try, as it may be a candidate for your favorite... Read More

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