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Passing Through Wytheville Virginia
Way Beyond Marietta is for people from the area to read about and share special places they’ve been to. Anywhere from a surprise off a US freeway as they are traveling through an...
Gas 101: Refineries: Transforming the Natural Gas from Beneath the Ground
Believe it or not, the natural gas that you utilize to heat your home is something remarkably different from the natural gas that is extracted from the ground. In order to...
Gas and Oil 101: Exactly What Are the Marcellus and Utica Shales?
If you have been paying attention to the oil and natural gas development in the area, chances are you have heard, at least in passing about the Marcellus and Utica shales. But...
Fall Fun: Apple Picking & Cooking
The calendar officially says fall, and I swear the leaves start to change when September 22 rolled by. As great as summer has been and how I will miss my flips-flops, iced tea...
Quick Tips on Best Ways to Find a Good Hairdresser
If you've just moved to a new area and are unfamiliar with the local salons, how do you know where to go? Best idea is to just keep your eyes open and be observant while...
I Found a Gem in Delray Beach Florida — A Place You’ll Want to Stay!
I found this cozy place by accident when the Mariott wouldn't honor the special group rate for my room for the yearly Artist's And Writer's Inc. (AWAI) conference three years...
Cooking with Tomatoes: Easy, Fun and Delicious
The calendar may say September, but it isn’t fall until about three weeks from now- so it’s still officially summer! Since the kids are back to school, your vacation is over, and...
Gas and Oil 101: How is the Natural Gas Extracted From the Ground?
Natural gas is an integral part of how the United States meets its energy needs. The process by which it is removed from the ground is an important part of meeting those needs....