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Tressa Kelly
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Cat person. Reader. Traveller. Baseball watcher. Lapsed lawyer. A whole lot of insurance compliance. Very disarming smile. Perched atop Crozet.
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While you have fog, this morning we have mountain “islands.” Sun is on its way!
Photo of mountain and winter trees in foreground, that opens to a layer of fog, from above which you can see nearby mountaintops that look like islands in the sky. Above the fog layer is a band of clear sky with sunlight (where the mountains are visible), and another layer of clouds above in the sky.
November 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Good update on Bear Den Mtn fire in Shenandoah National Park (Augusta County, VA). Keep on raining!
A screenshot of a post from "Meteorologist Aubrey Urbanowicz" from 10 minutes ago, providing an update on wildfires. The text reads: "Update on the Bear Den Mtn fire at SNP: We just got this in. 80% contained, no structures were threatened. Cause is still unknown. As far as the prescribed burn that was scheduled for Big Meadows, I don't have a reschedule date. The only thing they say is the park burn ban has been lifted. Skyline is still closed tonight and it's expected to reopen at 8am Wednesday morning" Below the post is a news graphic banner that says "FIRST ALERT CURRENT WILDFIRES NOVEMBER 18, 2025." Under the banner, it states: "BEAR DEN MTN FIRE," "22 ACRES (STEEP TERRAIN)," "80% CONTAINED," and "SKYLINE CLOSED ROCKFISH GAP TO LOFT MTN." A small map shows the fire location relative to Harrisonburg.
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Glad it’s not showing up on air quality yet. It’s about 30 acres and 0% contained. Come on rain!
A screenshot of a social media post from "Meteorologist Aubrey" providing an update on two wildfires on November 17, 2025. The text reads: "Wildfire updates: We had some confusion because we actually had two fires very close to each other. The fire that broke out late last night on Calf mountain Rd was contained at 3 acres by VDOF. There's a separate fire up the mountain around Bear Den Trail on SNP property and that's in command by SNP. That's burned at least 30 acres as of this afternoon. SNP is telling us this afternoon that's 0% contained and that's why Skyline is closed from Rockfish to Loft Mountain. If you have photos of that one you can upload those to whsv.com". Below the text is a map graphic titled "FIRST ALERT CURRENT WILDFIRES" with the date "NOVEMBER 17, 2025". The graphic includes a text overlay summarizing the fires: "CALF MOUNTAIN FIRE 100% CONTAINED AT 3 ACRES" and "SNP FIRE CALLED BEAR DEN 0% CONTAINED". The map shows an area of central Virginia with Interstate 81 and I-64, featuring the cities of Staunton and Waynesboro. A fire symbol is visible southeast of Waynesboro, near the mountains.
November 17, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Welp - found the answer.
A screenshot of a social media post from "Meteorologist Aubrey" providing an update on two wildfires on November 17, 2025. The text reads: "Wildfire updates: We had some confusion because we actually had two fires very close to each other. The fire that broke out late last night on Calf mountain Rd was contained at 3 acres by VDOF. There's a separate fire up the mountain around Bear Den Trail on SNP property and that's in command by SNP. That's burned at least 30 acres as of this afternoon. SNP is telling us this afternoon that's 0% contained and that's why Skyline is closed from Rockfish to Loft Mountain. If you have photos of that one you can upload those to whsv.com". Below the text is a map graphic titled "FIRST ALERT CURRENT WILDFIRES" with the date "NOVEMBER 17, 2025". The graphic includes a text overlay summarizing the fires: "CALF MOUNTAIN FIRE 100% CONTAINED AT 3 ACRES" and "SNP FIRE CALLED BEAR DEN 0% CONTAINED". The map shows an area of central Virginia with Interstate 81 and I-64, featuring the cities of Staunton and Waynesboro. A fire symbol is visible southeast of Waynesboro, near the mountains.
November 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Really great turnout in Charlottesville today - happy people are making their opinions known. #nokings
Signs at protest in Charlottesville, VA reading “Aware Disgusted Disappointed Angry” and “Hey Trump, Nobody paid us we all hate you for free”
June 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Any idea why people would be camped out/in line outside at Best Buy in Cville?
Photo of people in line, including one with a blue tent, outside of Best Buy in Charlottesville, VA.
June 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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From our trail cam: It’s baby season! So tiny!
May 31, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Remy thinks you’re doing just fine.
Adorable white cat with orange “points” and blue eyes, looking directly at the camera (in a totally loving, nonjudgmental way) as he loafs on a blanket covered ottoman. In the background is a cat tree, and beyond that are glass sliding doors through which you can see a wooden deck and green, leafy trees. Remy says hang in there.
May 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Funny how the morning light and some misty rain makes the ordinary extra beautiful.
A cluster of Sassafras leaves with water droplets on them - looking extra green and pretty this morning.
May 17, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Wowzers.
MIT didn't name the student in its statement Friday, but it did name the paper. That paper, by Aidan Toner-Rodgers, was covered by The Wall Street Journal and other media outlets. In a press release, MIT said it "has no confidence in the provenance, reliability or validity of the data and has no confidence in the veracity of the research contained in the paper. The university said the author of the paper is no longer at MIT.
May 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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It’s his world and we just document it.
Photo of a black dog named Gus standing in a pile of leaf litter, in the woods, next to a gravel road. He is posing next to a wooden sign that reads “Gus’ Trial.”
May 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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I saw nothing on this McGuire telephone “town hall” until Nelson County Democrats posted this - attend if you’re able! #VA05
Facebook post from Nelson County, VA Democrats with photo of John McGuire (VA-05) that says “Join Me For A Telephone Town Hall May 6 at 6PM EST. Dial In: 877-229-8493, PIN: 123268” Nelson County Dems’ comment with the FB post says, “There apparently wasn't much notice on this one, folks, so if you can be there, let's show John McGuire just how interested we all are in what he's up to in DC. And please pass this on.”
May 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Boop!
Photo of black dog with brown eyes looking directly at the camera with his nose sticking out, just waiting to be booped.
May 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Take me with you!
Photo of green trees with a cloud overhead that looks like a giant spaceship a la Close Encounters.
April 30, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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What it’s like feeding 5 cats in the morning. 😹
April 26, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Pure joy.
Picture of the head of a black dog with a huge, toothy smile on his face as he looks out the rolled down window of a parked car. There is a sticker visible on the window that says, “tell your dog I said hi.”
April 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Marbly morning.
Landscape photo of barely budding trees, with greening undergrowth in foreground. In distance is Bucks Elbow Mountain with a marbled sky of pinky, reddish, orange layered with grey and grey blue.
April 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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We have reached the point where my husband realizes I’m so stressed about events he has garnished my breakfast strawberries with coffee ice cream.
Small clear glass bowl filled with cut strawberries and a dollap of coffee ice cream.
April 15, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Happy #caturday from Remy
Photo of the face of a flame point cat with blue eyes. He’s resting on my leg, looking directly at the camera with his leg tucked under his body.
April 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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So interesting! I visited the Bowes Museum last year, and not only the size of the cows, but the size of the paintings of cows stood out. The John Glover painting, Bull, was, I believe the largest painting in the museum! Talk about an absolute unit!
Thumbnail photo of the 1805 painting, Bull, by artist John Glover. The painting depicts a massive white bull with brown speckles, towering over two female cows lying in a field.
April 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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This is Spoon. He has no teeth so this is his main look. He’s the best boy.
Close up of an orange tabby cat’s face, looking straight into the camera. He’s got beautiful green eyes, long white and black whiskers, and the tip of his tongue is hanging out of his mouth because he has no teeth to keep it in his mouth. He’s adorable.
April 8, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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Noisy bunch this morning; all talking over one another.
Screenshot from Merlin ID app of the birds heard this morning in my yard in Crozet, VA. Birds included Carolina Wren, Northern Cardinal, Eastern Towhee, Song Sparrow, and American Crow.
April 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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When you have an all day CLE and your spouse brings his A-game breakfast creativity.
Photo of a breakfast egg and bean tostada with hot sauce and bean and tortilla chip plate garnish.
April 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Ahead of his 5th birthday, Ace decided to sit in the sink for the first time. We have lived in this house for 4 years.
18 lb white cat with blue eyes, named Ace, sits in a white bowl sink in the bathroom looking very satisfied with himself and his newfound sink discovery.
April 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Sup
Cat named Jax with a mostly white body and patches of orange has one paw lifted and a “what are you looking at?” look on his face.
March 31, 2025 at 11:46 PM