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.
‘It’s wise with politics to keep a sense of humor’
No one was happier than yours truly when the last presidential election was over. I publicly recommended the candidate that in my opinion, Donald J. Trump, was the best prepared to solve this nation’s growing problems, ($36 trillion national debt and growing, open border, lost American jobs, crime and inflation.)
Trump won the election and I heard an earful of comments regarding my published opinion that appeared in five local newspapers.
“How could you have done that?” said one incredulous person....
Hanover Tavern offers stunning theater as well as a lesson in history
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...
‘Norfolk Waterside provides easy access for quick vacation getaway’
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 the routine as the...
Newport News Mariners Museum features ‘Battle of the Ironclads’
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 perfect day to visit...
Memories of ‘Dandy’ — the sweetest dog of all
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 somehow we are willing...
Cruising columnist ponders the what, where, how and why of one’s existence
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 Miami.
I was ready to...
Cabin fever at sea leaves one thinking of going home
By now we were on our second week of our cruise. I recommend just one week of a cruise.
We were tired. Eating too much rich food, drinking too much wine, exposure to too...
‘Classical music played by string quartet at sea best of cruise’
When we weren’t in port exploring the islands there were many shipside activities to enjoy besides lolling at the pool. I attended watercolor classes and Chip signed up for computer and iPhone lessons.
We...
Steaming south to St. Barthelemy Island in the West Indies
Our Caribbean cruise to the West Indies was our first experience on the Oceania Cruise line and its new ship “Vista.” The ship was big, shimmering white and built to provide a luxury...
‘Day of rest needed before cruise, after Dulles-Miami flight’
Miami Airport was as big and difficult to traverse for two octogenarians as Dulles. But after the long hike to baggage to retrieve luggage we were delighted to see a man holding up...
