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Thriving Through The Dark
Each fall around this time, I feel compelled to encourage those who struggle with the changing of the seasons and consequent shortening...
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- Nov 3
- 1 min
Holiday Happenings 2023
November 4 | Christmas on the Farm | Amherst November 3-4 | Sweet Violet's Vintage Christmas Market | Virginia Found Goods November 4 |...
- Oct 28
- 1 min
Smith Mountain Lake Lighted Boat Parade
The Lighted Boat Parade is a Smith Mountain Lake holiday tradition. It somehow always manages to sneak up on me, so I wanted to make sure...
- Sep 28
- 1 min
Pumpkin Dip
I really appreciate recipes that require just a few basic ingredients and can be whipped together in a trice for last minute company....
- Sep 26
- 2 min
Monday, Monday
Did the song by The Mamas and The Papas just run through your head when you read that?! My husband often has Mondays off, and while we're...
- Sep 18
- 2 min
Tastes of the Season
Longtime readers know of my intense adoration for fall. I know there are some fellow-autumn-lovers amongst you, so I've been scouting out...
- Nov 13, 2022
- 1 min
Marina Highlight | Magnum Point
Located in Union Hall on the south side of SML, Magnum Point is one of our local marinas that doesn't close for the winter. Serving up...
- Nov 5, 2022
- 1 min
Fall Meditations
Meditation or mindfulness might be described as flexing and strengthening the muscle that allows us the greatest amount of control over...
- Oct 31, 2022
- 1 min
The Logger Cider Cocktail
The Logger Cider Cocktail 1 sprig rosemary 1 shot gin (my favorite is Bombay Sapphire) 1 t maple syrup Dry Hard Cider (like Bold Rock...
- Oct 16, 2022
- 1 min
Airport Halloween Spooktacular
If you're looking for something out of the ordinary this Halloween, the Smith Mountain Lake Airport is hosting their third annual...
- Oct 13, 2022
- 1 min
Meet The Skeleton Crew
Kristin: Why don't you introduce yourselves to us? The Crew: We like to think of ourselves as a hip and humerus group of friends who just...
- Oct 11, 2022
- 1 min
Halloween Pet Costume Contest
Attention all pet owners!!! The Current is hosting a Halloween Pet Costume Contest! If you've got a four-legged family member that loves...
- Oct 9, 2022
- 2 min
A Good Night's Sleep
The season of freezing toes and chilly mornings is upon us and it has me thinking of various components that can help set us up for the...
- Oct 6, 2022
- 2 min
SML Charity Home Tour Insider's Guide
The ever-anticipated Charity Home Tour is this weekend!!! Tickets are still available if you haven't already secured yours. Andie...
- Sep 27, 2022
- 1 min
Cinnamon Hot Toddy
To a coffee mug add: 1oz of cinnamon whiskey 1 t honey Dash of brown sugar Fill with hot water, stir, and garnish with a cinnamon...
- Sep 22, 2022
- 1 min
Comfort Food
As the seasons change, often it seems that our cravings follow suit! I asked what some of your favorite cozy comfort dishes were here at...
- Sep 9, 2022
- 1 min
Tastes of Fall
It is time. PSL time. (that's “Pumpkin Spice Latte,” for those of you who aren't fluent in autumnal-coffee-offering-speak) There are so...
- Sep 7, 2022
- 1 min
Apple Season
When was the last time you went apple picking? There's just something magical about that right-from-the-tree-run-down-your-chin first...
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