WHEN Mary Catherine Bateson was a freshman at Radcliffe, she and the man she was dating went to hear her mother, Margaret Mead, lecture on the future of the American family. Afterward, back in her beau’s room, Dr. Bateson averred that the future of the American family would surely not include her, because with role models like her parents — Dr. Bateson likes to say that her mother was thrice divorced while her father, the British anthropologist Gregory Bateson, was thrice married — she would never, ever marry.

“How could I possibly know how?” she said.

Yet by the end of that conversation, Dr. Bateson, who went on to have careers as an anthropologist, linguist and author, and J. Barkev Kassarjian, now a professor of management and a business consultant, found themselves engaged.

They’re still married.  Here’s the rest of the article…

Maybe once in a hundred million years has there been one like you, my dear, so bright, so pure, so clear. The sky is as bright tonight as my eyes. — From “Your Museum” by Matthew Ryan

This from EarthSky.com –

August 13, 2010 Perseids
And when we say August 13, we mean the morning hours after midnight … not that night. These typically fast and bright meteors radiate from a point in the constellation Perseus, and, like all meteors in annual showers, they cover a large part of the sky. The Perseids are considered by many people to be the year’s best shower, and often peak at 50 or more meteors per hour. Fortunately, the slender waxing crescent moon will set at early evening, leaving a dark sky for this year’s Perseid show. The Perseids tend to strengthen in number as late night deepens into midnight, and typically produce the most meteors in the wee hours before dawn. These meteors are often bright and frequently leave persistent trains. On the night of August 12-13, watch the Perseid meteors adorn this short summer night from late night till dawn. Lie back and watch meteors until dawn’s light washes the stars and planets from the sky. A day before and after the peak date should be good, too.

This is from the City of Richmond’s website:

Residents may participate in the Adopt-A-Tree Program by making a tax-deductible contribution to the Parks & Recreation Foundation which will go toward planting a new tree or trees. Additionally, participants agree to water the tree for the first two years as outlined in the Tree Maintenance Agreement. Applications for the Adopt-A-Tree are due by October 1. Trees are planted late November through the end of February. For additional information please refer to Frequently Asked Questions and the Approved Tree Planting List.

Here is the blog of Shannon and Dan, who purchased a home in historic Church Hill and have worked utter magic on it.  I, along with all of Shannon and Dan’s friends, have been following their Facebook posts in wonder at the transformations as they’ve made them.

Now you get to see, too.  Stay tuned as Shannon creates yet another place of wonder on her very promising start of a blog! Click to view Nest on the Hill…

Let’s let “Ralph” tell you about it in his own words:

“On location in Sandston (near the Richmond airport) join us in air conditioned comfort and choose among BEAUTIFUL pieces including: a pair of bamboo fretwork side chairs, a club leather sofa by Mitchell Gold, a steel queen size canopy bed, a set of six Suter’s of Harrisonburg vintage 1950′s dining chairs, an inlaid English armoire, lots of smalls and numerous other QUALITY items including a special selection of interesting vintage and mid-century modern furniture from Ralph’s stash, many pieces not seen before at the warehouse location. Ralph will also be bringing along lots of original artwork, antique oriental rugs, vintage costume jewelry, lamps, and more than a few surprises.

Antiques and decorative accessories aren’t your thing? There will be a healthy assortment of quality housewares, dishes and other clean utilitarian goods for sale as well. Bring a friend, your cash, or your checkbook! Checks will be accepted with a valid state ID for amounts over $100. Dealers, Designers and Stagers welcome. Bring a tote bag so your hands are empty to SHOP!      Saturday July 31 from 9-4, and Sunday August 1 from 11-4.   105 East Union Street, Sandston, VA”

Visit Ralph’s Warehouse’s website here.

Mine is a mere re-post.  Read the original post here…