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One Woman's Opinion

Welcome to “One Woman’s Opinion,” a long term feature of the Southside Sentinel, written by Urbanna resident Mary Wakefield Buxton. Traditionally a humorist, Mary has written a column on all subjects and sometimes in very serious vein. Along with writing a column for the Sentinel since 1984, she is also author of 14 books about life and love in Tidewater, Virginia. Click here for available books.

Hanover Tavern offers stunning theater as well as a lesson in history

May 21, 2025

Those who love theater in Middlesex County are fortunate we have opportunities nearby to enjoy live theater productions. Both Lancaster Players in White Stone and Courthouse Players in Gloucester offer plays and are an easy drive from here. Not so nearby but offering top notch professional actors and actresses is the Virginia Repertory Theater of Richmond. They offer two plays at Hanover...

‘Norfolk Waterside provides easy access for quick vacation getaway’

May 14, 2025

Why not replace stressful and exhausting distant vacation plans for a nearby weekend getaway? The latter plan could be just as refreshing for those who need a break in...

Newport News Mariners Museum features ‘Battle of the Ironclads’

May 8, 2025

On a recent March Sunday while that cloudy, cold wind coming off the Rappahannock River was casting a chill over the town of Urbanna, we decided it was a...

Memories of ‘Dandy’ — the sweetest dog of all

May 1, 2025

One thing that every dog owner knows and carries in his brain every day of his life-like stone is the knowledge that one day his precious dog will die. But...

Cruising columnist ponders the what, where, how and why of one’s existence

April 24, 2025

Another important question while on vacation: Are we having any fun? Good question. Our cruise continued. We had ended our five-island itinerary and begun the long steam back to...

“One Woman’s granddog” ready for Santa’s arrival

December 22, 2020

Mary Wakefield Buxton submitted this photo of her black lab “granddog,” Moxie, who is all ready for Christmas and eagerly awaiting Santa Claus. Moxie...

Both good and bad news present as Christmastime nears

December 16, 2020

by Marry Wakefield Buxton - Here’s some happy news! School buses are out once again in Middlesex County picking up and delivering children. Thanks to...

As one ages, his or her doctor can become a best friend

December 9, 2020

by Mary Wakefield Buxton - URBANNA — November is a good time to give thanks for our many blessings. This month I’ve written about some...

Columnist shares her musings over Thanksgiving

December 2, 2020

by Marry Wakefield Buxton - URBANNA — Thanksgiving was different this year. Instead of the usual exuberant “three sister reunion” my husband and I stayed...