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MOVING ALONG AT FARM SPEED 10 Asher Hill Farm in Gainesville is home to many

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round. Alaska’s cruise season is May to early September, while the Panama Canal is popular October through April. The Mediterranean is great April to October and Hawaii is a great cruise option all year round. There are even fall cruises to Nova Scotia and Canada. Australia, New Zealand, and Asia are becoming popular cruise ports as well. It is important to note how much you want to spend and if you want to work with a smaller budget, consider departing from a port close to home to save on airfare.

Nearby Ports To Consider Locally, the Port of Baltimore offers cruises on Royal Caribbean International and Carnival Cruise Lines. Depending on the time of year, both cruise lines offer travel to Bermuda, Bahamas, and Southern Caribbean for a warm beach vacation.

Want to travel north instead? No problem.

Canadian cruises are available for those wanting to admire beautiful fall foliage.

Occasionally, American Cruise Lines sail their small ships from Baltimore as well.

Unlike the large ocean cruise ships, American Cruise Lines sails from Baltimore carrying an intimate group of up to 104 passengers. They cruise the Atlantic coast inland passages from

Baltimore to Charleston, South Carolina and on to Jacksonville, Florida. They offer highly personalized and refreshingly relaxing atmosphere.

If Baltimore doesn’t offer what you are looking for, try a little farther north. New York and New Jersey ports have Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean International departures to a variety of destinations. With so many options close to home, your vacation is just a short drive away.

Preparation Is Key Being prepared for your cruise is critical to ensure smooth sailing. Cruise lines require a government-issued photo ID. A passport is the most common identification accepted and is required on most sailings.

Go to travel.state.gov for the most current requirements. You will also need to print your edocuments provided by the cruise line once you have completed the online registration. Be sure to label your luggage with name tags.

Be sure to pack a small carry-on type back with essentials for your first few hours on board the ship. Ideally, you

should pack your swimsuit, a book to read or a deck of cards along with any medications you may need because the rest of your luggage will be taken to your stateroom and will not be available for several hours after you have boarded.

Some ships offer free mobile messenger apps to connect with friends and family while on board, as well as Wi-Fi. Royal Caribbean International offers Voom - the fastest internet at sea. If you are a fan of social media and love to share your experiences, you will be able to do so during your trip.

Your cellular carrier may also offer cruise ship data and voice packages. If you really want to relax and disconnect, set your phone in airplane mode. This will also avoid unexpected roaming charges.

The cabins typically only have one or two North American standard, 110 volts AC and standard European 220/230 volts AC outlets so you may want to pack a power tap for more flexibility. And don’t forget your charging cords for all your electronics.

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Each cruise line has its own style and target audience. Their websites offer great information about their ships, itineraries, and ports of call.

Remember, cruises offer a myriad of options for your next vacation. Plan and book your travel plans according to your preferred destination(s) or season of travel.

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“Everything in this house has been a project,” says Murnane, as she shows visitors the many rooms of treasures she has collected, including antique, hard-to-find pieces. And it seems as if each one brings her as much delight as the next. She lights up when describing where and when each piece was found and what her plans are for restoring it’s beauty.

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While researching unique breeds of sheep that are easy to raise on a small farm, Jensen and Murnane met with some shepherds at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival in Frederick, Maryland. Sporting a shepherd’s cane so he could really feel and look the part, Jensen decided on the Border Leicester and the Leicester Longwool sheep, which is a breed known for its lustrous, heavy wool, brought back to the United States by colonial Williamsburg around 1990 after it disappeared from the country in the 1980s.

The starter flock of one ram and two ewes was actually the first time city girl Murnane had ever seen a sheep up close. Jensen says it has been “entertaining to watch” his wife learn how to handle the animals and the tractors while asking a myriad of questions.

Twice a year comes the fun part of shearing the sheep and processing it for wool, which includes washing and drying the wool, then using a mill to spin the wool into yarn to be used for weaving rugs. Murnane and Jensen take great pride in their wool, the beautiful colors and the many different ways rugs can be made out of the silky material. Jensen brags that his wife has, over time, “become an OK farm girl and a good shepherd” while he gets particular joy from “walking our pastures with a shepherd’s cane in hand and our flock in tow, baaing for attention and maybe a special treat.” But this is just part of the adventure that exists at Asher Hill.

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speed” she says with a smile. She and Jeff spend their days working on any one of the many creative outlets they are so passionate about at the farm. One of the hobbies they have taken up in the last few years is beekeeping.

Surprisingly, the Gainesville area is home to many beehives and beekeepers; Murnane and Jensen simply had to do some knocking on the doors of their neighbors to find out more about it. With the input of neighbors, some research on YouTube, and some beginner training at a local beekeeping club, Asher Hill became home to a hive of bees shipped from Georgia. Fast forward to today and there are now 14 beehives around the farm.

The enjoyment of the hobby for this couple comes from “interacting with our colonies, watching them grow, and benefiting from the sweetness of their honey,” they say.

But they didn’t stop there. Once they learned more about their existing colonies, Murnane and Jensen created new colonies and even gave some to their family and friends, while also planning to raising some new queens from their own colonies.

It’s a rewarding experience for both of them. “The relationship that we have developed with our bees and the satisfaction we get from watching them work and interacting with them has been a blessing, and of course the pleasure we get from sharing our honey with others is satisfying because it gives us many opportunities to talk about our bees, which we love to do,” says Jensen.

The passion is the textiles and the bees, says Murnane, but the fun is the wood and metal. When Murnane and Jensen met, Jensen could fit all of his belongings into his Volkswagen van. But that all changed quickly. Murnane always had a eye for restoring furniture, she says, as “it breaks my heart to see things thrown away.” Growing up in a military household, it seemed as if possessions always had to be discarded with each move. So the only way to furnish a home without breaking the bank became taking what others didn’t

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want and giving it a makeover and a new home.

Through the early years of their marriage, the couple started picking up furniture at local flea markets then refinished them. Murnane says, “I had developed such a wonderful relationship with wood and refinishing, and finding the treasures.” Eventually they had to rent a storage unit to house the pieces in their collection. When they bought the farm, Murnane could finally begin to buy the larger pieces she is so drawn to.

At Asher Hill Farm, Jensen has “the space to hone his woodworking skills,” using the bottom of the barn for a workshop while Murnane collects her pieces in the top of the barn and storage sheds. There is one storage area Murnane is particularly fond of, containing a treasure trove of antique wood beds, that she calls ‘The Bed Shed.’ Jensen uses his talents to convert some of the bed pieces into beautiful benches that can be used in a modern home as dining or entryway pieces. His unique ability to blend two

pieces into one is a talent not many have.

Murnane says there aren’t many opportunities for small vendors to show their work in a non-stressful situation. So in June, she held her first Barn Sale, inviting high-end furniture vendors with quality antiques and refurbished pieces to be sold. The event was a wonderful success, allowing her to build relationships with others of the same passion while unloading many of the treasured items she and Jeff had worked on throughout the year.

The Asher Hill Fall Holiday Barn Sale, the second event, will be held November 11, 12, and 13th from 10 am to 4 pm each day at 4580 Sudley Road in Gainesville. There will be local vendors selling repurposed, shabby, antique and vintage painted treasures as well as local crafts, upholstery fabric and many more unique items.

Be sure to visit with the sheep, ask about the bees, and find Murnane and Jensen for a chat. It will be an experience for all to enjoy. ❖

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There are many trees whose bark provides interest in color and texture such as the Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum). This tree sports an exfoliating cinnamon colored bark which is quite attractive. Also, Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum ‘sangu kaku’) has an intensely red bark as the temperature

cools. This particular maple is stunning once snow is on the ground. The white against red contrast offers a vivid explosion of color. The River Birch (Betula nigra), with its multi-stem structure and peeling white/grayish bark, also offers winter interest and its branches are ideal for craft projects.

Many shrubs also provide color and interest - some with berries and leaves. Many shrubs that bear fruit also are a food source for wildlife. Red Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) or Black Chokeberry (Aronia prunifolia) are either

purple or red, respectively and grow 3-6’ and will thrive in wet areas. Their berries are edible and are used in jam, jellies, and pies - if you can harvest them before the birds get to them! The Redosier Dogwood (Cornus sericea) has brilliant stems originating from the ground that are an intense red against the white winter snow. This plant is a show-stopper!

Another plant that provides unique winter interest is the Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea anomola subsp. petolaris). This type of hydrangea offers a twisting cinnamon colored bark that grows against a wall, on a lamp post or trellis.

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In the winter little bluestem turns a coppery brown and is a delight against evergreen color.

Helleborus, or Lenten rose (Helleborus foetidus) are evergreen perennials and bloom very early in spring with white, burgundy or pinkish blooms. There are many varieties of helleborus which will bloom between January and March depending on the weather.

Lastly, Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) are one of the first signs that spring is on the way. These little jewels start popping up even when there is snow on the ground. Plant these little bulbs in the fall for the earliest of spring blooms along with winter aconite (eranthis hyemalis), which bloom yellow late in the winter bringing spring at last.

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underwater and can dive to depths in excess of 40 feet in search of food. Virginia’s diving ducks include Canvasback, Redheads, Scaup, and Sea Ducks such as Scoters and Long-Tailed Ducks.

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Some of the highest priority species for conservation work in Virginia are American black ducks in coastal saltmarshes and wood ducks in riverine environments. In addition to the habitats of the Chesapeake Bay and Back Bay, forested wetlands along the James, York, Chowan, Rappahannock and Potomac rivers are some of the most important areas for waterfowl in the Commonwealth.

Water quality issues in the Chesapeake and Back Bay have big impacts on seagrass beds, a critical habitat component for waterfowl as well as for commercial and recreational fisheries.

Restoring wetlands along the rivers that feed into these areas and enhancing coastal marshes will improve water quality in the bays.

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Across the continent, volunteers are the heartbeat of Ducks Unlimited, and Virginia has some of the best.

Virginia Ducks Unlimited boasts more than 14,740 members, including more than 1,115 volunteers who hosted 102 events in 2015, raising $1.35 million to support Ducks Unlimited’s conservation mission in the Commonwealth and on the breeding grounds that produce Virginia’s waterfowl. Locally, the Prince William DU chapter has raised more than $700,000 to support DU’s mission to conserve wetlands that are critically important to Virginia’s migratory waterfowl. Spanning more than 35 years, Prince William DU has created a conservation legacy for future generations of Virginians, be sure to attend their annual fundraising event located at the Virginia Portuguese Community Center, 9509 Lee Avenue, Manassas, VA on February 25, 2017 and show your support for wetland conservation. ❖

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o experience authentic Indian food in the Haymarket and Gainesville area, Taste of India is the destination. Owners Ashok Kunver and Mausam Shrestha, friends for years, but business partners on and off since 1998, opened the restaurant two years ago. In the beginning, they opened their first restaurant in Connecticut, but then Shrestha moved to Maryland and Kunver pursued an opportunity in Michigan. In 2010, they came back together again to open a place in Staunton. Their great partnership eventually brought them to Gainesville, which was a great opportunity for them to provide this area with the Indian food that was in high demand and was lacking for those living here. Taste of India restaurants are now open in Harrisonburg and Charlottesville also.

Visitors might see Shrestha, a soft spoken man with kind eyes, tending to the buffet or greeting diners inside the establishment that is modern in design and highlighted with Indian accents.

He jokes that the restaurant has had an increase in visitors lately because the statue housed in glass in the front of the waiting area is a Pokestop in the popular Pokemon Go app.

Ninety-percent of his customers come from a background of Indian descent but the other 10 percent are newcomers to this type of food. “Try it,” is his suggestion to those who have never experienced authentic Indian food. The common perception is that all Indian food is spicy, he says but it may be surprising that instead, Indian food is made with a variety of more than 20 spices including garlic, cumin, bay leaves, and ginger among others.

When asked which dish would be best to experience Indian food for the first time, he suggests the Chicken Tikka Masala, which is made with tomato and cream, or the Chicken Curry that uses a range of spices to achieve its unique flavor. Visitors also may be surprised to realize the menu at Taste of India includes many vegan choices, and every meal is gluten free, except the bread.

The recipes for the dishes have been passed down from Kunver’s family, mostly from his father. The menu boasts

“fragrant, zesty, and warm Indian spices” prepared fresh each day and blended to create distinct flavored dishes. This practice “is an exacting, centuries old craft,” the owners say. Soups, appetizers (both hot and cold and vegetarian and non-vegetarian) make up the first part of the menu, like Aloo Tikki, which is mashed potato patties dipped in chickpea butter, or the Meat Samosa, crispy patties stuffed with mildly spiced ground lamb.

Then there are the Tandoori specials. Originating from mostly the northern part of India, these dishes are cooked in a traditional charcoal fired clay oven called a Tandoor, which “returns juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection.”

The Chicken Tandoori comes to your table hot and smoking on a bed of onions, after being marinated overnight in yogurt and fresh spices. Other Tandoori dishes feature fish, lamb, shrimp, a mixed grill, and vegetables.

There are 9 chicken specialties to choose from, all served with basmati rice.

The menu continues with many specialties of lamb, seafood, rice, vegetarian (many of them vegan), and chef’s specials like the Chicken Madras cooked in a special chili sauce with spices and coconut. As an accompaniment to any dish, visitors can add a selection of Naan bread stuffed with a variety of herbs, cheese, nuts, lamb,

and spices. And to top off all these delicious offerings, sweet or salted Lassis are available to order. The Mango Lassi is a particularly popular one, as lassi is a refreshing yogurt-based drink often served in the summertime in India.

Lunch and dinner features an all-you-can-eat buffet of colorful dishes so diners can get a full array of what Taste of India has to offer. Taste of India is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Gainesville. To view the menu and learn more, go to tasteofindianova.com or call 703-743-5151. The restaurant also offers carryout and catering services. ❖

Shrestha, on the left, and his staff can help new visitors choose an entree to experience.

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Hiking means walking mainly on well designated nature trails for the pure pleasure it provides and rarely needs more than a pair of hiking boots, a rain jacket, some water and a snack. Backpacking with the idea of camping overnight involves the study of maps, detailed preparations for a stay in the wilderness, and the ability to carry 25 to 35 pounds on one’s back.

The goal of day hikes at Boots ’n Beer is to enjoy getting out in nature with the camaraderie of others, to get a solid workout, and to revel in banter and laughter while rewarding ourselves at the end with a cool draft beer in a neighborhood tavern.

Our Boots ‘n Beer backpacking excursions, on the other hand, involve more detailed planning and preparation, venturing farther out into the wilderness, pitching camp and eating. And when returning home, cleaning and restoring the equipment.

Backpacking is considerably a more grounding and deeper experience. It tests not only one’s independence and self reliance but also the ability to work together. Whether hiking or backpacking, John Muir said it best: “In every walk with Nature one receives far more than one seeks.” And so it was with our latest Boots ’n Beer three day backpacking trip, which took us deep into the wilderness of West Virginia.

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“Hiking and backpacking are exciting outdoor activities that without a doubt not only bring us closer to nature, but also hold the promise of adventure and new experiences.”

Dolly Sods Wilderness in West Virginia Dolly Sods Wilderness is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in West Virginia. It’s an area of high elevation of windswept plains. It is located on the Allegheny Plateau is known for its extensive glacier shaped rock formations, upland bogs and sweeping vistas. With crooked and stunted trees, huckleberry bushes and ferns, its climate and plant life resembles that of Canada. Dolly Sods is like a unique island of wild country surrounded by Appalachian hardwood forests.

Once the home to vast forests of massive spruce and hemlock trees, between 1899 and 1924 the entire forest was logged, which makes the area susceptible to wildfires to this day. During World War II this plateau was used for artillery and mortar training, and in 1975 Congress designated close to 18,000 acres as protected wilderness.

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Mapping Out The Trails And Hiking The Map With close to 50 miles of a variety of trails of single track, old logging roads and railroad grades, the generally well marked paths meander in quiet solitude through the ever changing landscape and often vanish amongst roots, rocks and bogs.

This happened to us two years ago on a Boots ‘n Beer day hike in Dolly Sods. The trail simply disappeared on us, and we had to bushwhack for three hours against diminishing daylight to find our way back to the trailhead.

But our hiking group was lucky on this trip. We never went off trail once, due in large part to our hiking buddy, Cooper Wright. He had studied the maps and planned out two hikes with exit routes in case of an emergency.

The group at Dolly Sods.

Cooper’s Detailed Hiking Plan The beginning of our hike, however, threw us a surprise. After a three hour drive from Warrenton to the North Section trailhead, we discovered that the South Section was closed due to wildfire prevention. Plan B came to our rescue, and we would approach Dolly Sods from the South Section trailhead. This put us an hour and a half behind schedule, starting around five in the evening. Our goal was to pitch camp before nightfall which we were able to accomplish. The weather forecast promised us a clear and mild night.

Because of the wildfire warnings, we could not light a campfire so we all crawled into our tents in the hope of a good night’s sleep. Despite the Boy Scouts’ motto

“Be Prepared” some of us were not. The temperature dropped unexpectedly into the mid 30’s, and I, for one, was shivering through the night under my summer quilt.

Breaking camp early in the morning helped get our cold stiff bones ready for the day’s hike.

With 11 miles to go through rolling landscapes, we wanted to strike camp before a bad weather front moved in on us. By three o’clock in the afternoon we established camp and prepared dinner. By six o’clock that evening the temperature turned pleasantly warm and a light rain began to fall. As darkness fell, all of us were in our tents and falling asleep to the steady drums of raindrops coming down faster and heavier. It was actually a most agreeable way to fall into a deep and sound sleep.

The witching hour arrived with low rumblings of thunder while rain poured heavily and lightning flared in muted colors through the tent wall. Now fully awake, I had hoped that the rain would have stopped so that the morning would provide us with a clear and crisp start as we hiked home to the trailhead. It was not to be.

The storm moved closer and closer and unloaded its full fury on us. My quilt accumulated a fine mist of water droplets, and rain seeped into the bathtub of my tent because I had pitched it in a slight dell. That’s when you learn to balance on a 20-inch wide mattress without moving and just let the soothing lullaby of the falling rain take you back to sleep.

At daybreak we gathered in the rain around some tree trunks and enjoyed a first cup of coffee before breaking camp. We were in a cheerful mood, for surprisingly we had all slept well. John Hagarty reminded us that one cannot spend two days in Dolly Sods without having a downpour and walking in wet trails.

The joy of backpacking is perhaps best encapsulated in the Boots ’n Beer maxim “There is no bad weather, just bad equipment.” The rain followed us to the end of the trail where we met a group of backpackers hailing from Florida, Illinois and Kentucky. They were ready to start their three day hike in the Dolly Sods Wilderness. As our tents and backpacks were drying out at home, they reminded us of our three day experience of hiking in intermittent rain!

But our greatest take-away was that we all felt fortunate and grateful to have enjoyed the great variety of everything Dolly Sods had to offer - clear blue sky, sunshine, unusual rock formations, deep green forests, dark grey hanging clouds, rain and wet trails, starry nights, and the rare camaraderie and friendship of shared adventure and experiences. ❖

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VOMITING AND DIARRHEA Both young and old dogs and cats eat things they are not supposed to ingest. This includes toys that have been feverishly torn apart then eaten, rocks, socks, underwear, corn cobs, needles, owner’s medication, chocolate, etc. All of these things can make your dog or cat very sick.

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Old large breed dogs that are exposed to heat or exertion can exacerbate degenerating laryngeal function and can present as if they are being choked. This condition is called laryngeal paralysis.

Puppies and kittens can bite into electrical cords and cause their lungs to fill with fluid.

Heart disease can affect dogs and cats. Clinical signs, including rapid shallow breathing, can be seen immediately.

develop in the kidneys and bladder and then try to leave the bladder which can lead to an obstructive flow of urine out of the body.

If your cat or dog is straining to urinate—posturing to urinate and nothing comes out—please call a veterinarian immediately. The obstruction needs to be relieved immediately.

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TOXINS Many household items used to kill insects and rodents are very toxic to dogs and cats. Vomiting, increased salivation, weakness, diarrhea, and seizures can result from ingesting toxins. Other toxins include: CHOCOLATE Clinical signs depend on the amount and type of chocolate ingested. For many dogs and cats, the most common clinical signs are vomiting and diarrhea, increased thirst, panting or restlessness, excessive urination, a racing heart rate, muscle spasms or tremors, and occasionally seizures.

Chocolate is toxic because it contains methylxanthine theobromine.

Theobromine is similar to caffeine and is used medicinally as a diuretic, heart stimulant, blood vessel dilator, and a smooth- muscle relaxant.

Theobromine can be poisonous and results in severe clinical signs, especially if untreated. Approximately one ounce of milk chocolate per pound of body weight is toxic to your pet. Approximately ¼ ounce of dark chocolate per pound of body weight is toxic to your pet.

ANTIFREEZE Ingestion of antifreeze is highly toxic to dogs and cats. The chemical in antifreeze, Ethylene Glycol (EG), causes extensive kidney damage almost immediately after consumption. As little as five tablespoons of commercial antifreeze is enough to kill a mediumsized dog that weighs approximately 55 pounds. Immediate treatment is necessary.

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Trauma after being struck by an automobile can lead to lifethreatening injuries. Dogs and cats don’t pay attention to cars while running in the streets so serious injuries can often occur when they are struck by a car. It is always a good idea to have them evaluated by a veterinarian if this occurs as lung contusions, abdominal trauma and even fractured bones can be well hidden by dogs and cats.

Falling from high heights such as trees, stairs, second-story windows, bridges and retaining walls can lead to serious orthopedic and abdominal injuries.

ANIMAL FIGHTS Unfortunately, all dogs and cats do not get along. When an altercation occurs serious injuries can follow immediately after the incident or even days later. It is always wise to have your pet evaluated after they get into an altercation with another animal. If the animal is not an additional pet in your own home—be sure to inquire about the other’s rabies status. If your pet is attacked by a wild animal it is always a good idea to have their rabies vaccine booster evaluated.

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piano is a complex and beautiful instrument.

Accordingly, there is much more to the piano rebuilding process than simply buying parts and installing them. Going beyond the basics is where the true art of piano restoration comes into play. It is also the reason John Bowen has truly earned the title of Master Piano Tuner and Technician.

A maven in the art of premium piano restoration, Bowen has built a respected name for himself in tuning, repairing, and rebuilding these percussion instruments, with a special affinity for the preeminent Steinway & Sons maker. Bowen has maintained a steady stream of business for forty-two years and, with a reputation that precedes him, has fulfilled every entrepreneur’s dream of never having to look for work yet always managing to find it. “I don’t advertise, but somehow everybody has my phone number,” he buoyantly said of his word-of-mouth success.

Bowen’s calling can be traced back to his youth and his budding relationship with the man who repaired his mother’s piano, an affiliation that would lead to a parttime job in the man’s shop. Bowen worked for a local piano business in northern Virginia after graduating college in 1974 with a degree in music education.

With the help of his wife Dorothy, he started his own business ten years later, and the rest is niche-market history. Reflecting on his seamless career path, he noted, “Some kids like to work on cars. My deal was working on pianos—because I like woodworking, I like working with my hands, and I like music. So it all kind of blended together.”

A lifelong northern Virginian, Bowen left Gainesville in 2002 for a more spacious setting in neighboring Haymarket where he found an idyllic ten-acre lot and self-built a pristine house that reflects his natural talents for design and construction. With a wellequipped workshop and all the requisite tools of the trade, he enjoys the dual privileges of doing what he loves from the comfort of his own home.

Bowen usually limits himself to two projects at a time as each order is labor-intensive, often requiring up to six months to complete. His latest refurbishment was a 1957 Steinway Concert Grand, commissioned by Osbourn Park High School in Manassas. In addition to six county school systems, Bowen’s work has graced

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Knowing the product and customizing orders to each client’s specific requests and requirements are paramount to Bowen’s business model. “It’s about knowing what a piano needs and replacing pretty much everything in there to Steinway specifications. The only questionable area would be the voicing of the piano (how the piano “speaks”), and that is catered to the customer’s liking. Every piano has its own personality, but the way it speaks can be blended to the customer’s personality.

And that takes time to do. It’s all in the way the hammers are lacquered, sanded, and positioned,” Bowen explained.

Choosing the right components when rebuilding a piano is essential. It takes a true specialist to understand the nuances and features of each brand and style of parts. This is very important in creating the tone and touch that is desired by the customer. And customer satisfaction is priority for Bowen, whose illustrious clientele has included Luciano Pavarotti, Vladimir Horowitz, André Previn, Victor Borge, Carole King, Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack, and Billy Joel. “I work with very talented musicians, and they want the piano to sound and look very similar to when it was brand new. That is exactly what I do. And I think that’s why people stick with me,” he mused on his singular staying power.

While Bowen works on all types of pianos, he explained what makes Steinway a special name and the preferred manufacturer of both classical and contemporary pianists, “All the materials that go into the piano are the best you can buy, which sets Steinway way ahead of the competition. The material for the rim is one-quarter inch maple. The keys are made of sugar pine. Each grain of wood on the soundboard is a highway for the tone.

Steinway has a very close grain, with many grains per inch, which gives it a much better sound.”

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If it’s your dream, then let them enjoy their participation in sports – the friendships, camaraderie, discipline and teamwork they learn are invaluable lifelong lessons.

Their positive experience and your support will mean more to them than stressing over getting recruited or riding the bench for four years.

If it’s their dream, how can you help without becoming the dreaded, overbearing helicopter parent? You help by giving them the tools they need and by helping them navigate the complicated world of college athletics.

EXPOSE THEM TO THE RIGHT CAMPS There are ID Camps and there are skills camps. ID camps are often held on weekends during the school year. Only a small number of athletes can participate, and therefore, will be more likely to be on the coach’s radar.

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DON’T COUNT ON ANY COACH OR SERVICE TO GET YOUR KID RECRUITED Have your athlete reach out to the colleges they are interested in, sending a personalized email that includes their position, jersey number as well as upcoming tournament schedule and game times, if available. Of all the athletes we have trained, we have never had an athlete get recruited from a recruiting service. It really takes the athlete making a connection with a coach.

DON’T OVERDO THE TOURNAMENT CIRCUIT The fact is, if an athlete spends all their time traveling and playing games, they aren’t training. Training is what helps an athlete stand out. Most teams have a parent on the

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MAKE SURE YOUR ATHLETE MAINTAINS THEIR GRADES There’s nothing worse for a recruit than being turned away because they can’t meet the academic standards of a school. And, kids with stronger grades stand a better chance of a good financial aid package if they manage both sports participation and good academic standing.

DON’T LET EGO DICTATE THE SCHOOL Let’s not forget, your kid is going to college to get an education. Only a fraction of collegiate players go on to play professionally. You can’t count

on that being your kids’ career.

So, what that means is Division 1 is not the-be-all-end-all when it comes to collegiate sports. In fact, there are plenty of competitive D2 and D3 schools that could potentially be a better fit academically and socially for your kid. Plus, financially, your kid could end up with a bigger financial aid package there than hoping for a small slice of the limited pie that a D1 school could offer.

BE READY TO PLAY AT THE COLLEGIATE LEVEL We consistently hear from college coaches that they want athletes, not players. What does this mean? They share that many athletes trying out for their teams have clearly specialized way too early, and are not athletic enough or strong enough to keep up with the competition on the field

or to avoid injury. In other words, many aren’t physically ready to play at the college level.

If your child has a strong coach, chances are they are already getting plenty of skills training that is then reinforced in games. But, is their body strong enough to continually meet the demands of several practices a week and 1, 2 or 3 games on the weekend?

We see too many injured athletes, particularly with season or career ending knee injuries, simply due to the fact they weren’t strong enough to endure the daily rigors of their sport. We have parents scratching their heads when we mention strength because to them they equate daily practice with strength building. Well, it doesn’t quite work that way. Athletes NEED what I call Foundational Strength.

What is Foundational Strength? In the same way you wouldn’t want your house built on a weak foundation, you don’t want your athlete competing on a weak foundation. And the higher level they play, the stronger the foundation that is needed. So how do you go about building this Foundational Strength? Enroll them in a really good science-based and age appropriate strength and conditioning program. This type of program will most likely not be found in your basement or in a big box gym while watching ESPN and doing bicep curls.

Athletes need a program that includes nutritional strategies, recovery techniques, Olympic lifts, core strength, lower body single-leg strength and hinge patterns, sprint mechanics, plyometrics, 1st step quickness and multi-directional change of direction.

FIND THE RIGHT COACH They also need a knowledgeable coach - the quality of the coaching is every bit as important in the weight room as it is on the field. Strength and conditioning must be their craft. It’s essential that the coach know the difference between training to improve performance and training for conditioning. Does he or she understand how to implement sport specific ESD (energy system development)? Can they teach your athlete to work smarter and harder to get the maximum benefit for their efforts? Can they see and correct technique? Are they able to focus on individual athletes, or are they overwhelmed because they’re trying to coach 30-40 athletes at one time? Be sure to ask questions before signing them up for a program, and recognize that an athlete will not really benefit from a one- or two-week program. It generally takes at least 10 weeks to show marked improvement. ❖

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Martinez is now recognized as one of the most influential radio personalities in pop and hip-hop culture. radio station had new management and made changes that just didn’t feel comfortable. So she had to make some hard decisions for the next phase of her career, whether to stay with Hot 97 FM or move to the radio stations newest competition, Power 105.1 FM. Martinez talks about the time she met with the radio executives from Clear Channel (also known as iHeartRadio) and that they had discussed for years to get her to come work for them, but knew she would decline because of her loyalty to Hot 97 FM. Martinez had other plans and at that point in her life she had to weigh out the options by re-evaluating her career and deciding whether to work with a new company that would not just broadcast her show in NYC, but in many other cities. The newest radio station, Power 105.1 FM, created more avenues for Martinez so that her brand has skyrocketed with the power of social media and technology.

In some ways I feel that many people can relate to the Martinez’s story - surviving the hardships of life, building relationships, and staying connected with the people who have always showed her support.

Hot 97 FM was never going to be Martinez’s final stop, because she has more work to do. After reading this book, Martinez has taught me that sometimes there are going to be opportunities that you just can’t turn

down or pass up, especially where there is going to be growth for your career. Don’t question or secondguess yourself on making the right decision for the next phase in your life. She talks about when she made the final decision to move to Power 105.1, she knew that she would get a lot of support from people in the industry because of the platform she created over the past 20+ years.

Throughout this book, Martinez gives great advice to the reader. In the last chapter, she states, “The point is, you never know what you can do until you really put yourself out there and try it. Do it. Whatever it is. Challenge yourself. If you can’t imagine the finish line, the first step is to just show up. And don’t worry about what everyone else is doing. Run your own race.” I was so inspired by what she said that it made me really take a look at my life and re-evaluate some things to really figure out my own goals and passions, and to find the true power of my voice.

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