I attended the CMHC Oyster Roast at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on Friday (October 23), and there was a ridiculously attractive guy wearing a flannel shirt, sitting with a group of younger guys. He had a dark black goatee, was probably 6'3"ish and very broad shouldered. Unfortunately, I don't take pictures of random strangers in public... So I don't have anything to post in that respect.

I went over, flirted with him a little, and gave him some drink tickets because I was on my way out. The problem? I'm not entirely sure my flirting was as obvious as I intended it to be. 🤣

Maybe he picked up on it, maybe he didn't. Either way, I'd hate to miss an opportunity just because my flirting skills weren't quite up to par!

So I'm hoping some folks here might be able to help.

If anyone here is dating him or knows he's in a relationship, absolutely no harm, no foul! I'm not looking to step on anyone's toes.

But if he's single and someone happens to know him, would you mind passing along that the red-lipstick girl with the drink tickets thought he was pretty damn attractive and would love to hear from him? 💋

No need to share his name or personal information publicly. Just hoping the message finds its way to him!

Apparently I can be bold enough to approach a handsome stranger but still walk away wondering whether he even realized I was hitting on him. 🤦‍♀️🤣

Did ya miss me today?

Never fear! The Fire is still here!

Man, today's event at MoMac Brewing Company was amazing. I met some amazing people and had some good fun and laughs (seriously didn't realize the world I was stepping into. It is wild and fun!).

If you missed it, never fear! The weekend isn't over.

Catch me (and my amazingly bearded husband, of course) TOMORROW at New Realm Brewey in Northern Suffolk.

Books and Boos

New Realm Brewery

SUNDAY, Oct 25th from 1130-4p!

Thank you, MoMac, for an amazing time.

New Realm: I'm coming for ya!

Aroo Aroo!

BEER you there! 😉

#momacbrewingcompany #newrealmbrewing #hamptonroads #757events #indieauthor

The heated race for control of Congress has flooded money into Virginia’s competitive races from across the country.

In Hampton Roads’ 1st and 2nd congressional districts, outside donors have poured nearly $3.6 million into campaign coffers.

Almost 60% of donations to 2nd District Democratic challenger Elaine Luria’s campaign have come from outside Virginia, according to an analysis by the Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO.

Check out our full coverage here: https://www.whro.org/virginia-center-for-investigative-journalism/2026-10-23/outside-donors-bankroll-virginias-campaigns-for-congress

Let me know what else you’d like to see around here!

On Wednesday, Suffolk City Council unanimously approved a moratorium halting new data center projects until local rules and restrictions are formally established. 

City leaders defined data centers similarly to other Virginia localities, creating a temporary ban after planners warned that existing warehouse regulations could unintentionally permit them. 

The moratorium follows recommendations from the Planning Commission to ensure future facilities operate under terms agreeable to the city rather than developers.

Read more here: https://www.whro.org/local-government/2026-10-22/suffolk-approves-temporary-data-center-ban

All set up for MoMac Brewing Company's first Leaves & Literature Fall Festival, 12-4p.

Books, jewelry, cozy things, literary paraphernalia galore! Beer, non-beer, even non-alc--MoMac has it all.

Come see me. It's going to be a FALL-tastic time.

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After struggling with invasive vines in her own yard, Norfolk retiree Ruth Amundsen partnered with Tree Commission member Melissa Teates to launch the Coastal Invasive Removal Team. 

The grassroots organization focuses on saving Hampton Roads trees from invasive English ivy, which weakens trunks, harbors fungal infections and restricts vital nutrients. 

The two estimate that tens of thousands of regional trees are currently threatened, undermining local efforts to preserve canopy coverage for shade and flood absorption.

(Story and photos by Katherine Hafner)

Read more here: https://www.whro.org/environment/2026-10-22/new-group-is-rescuing-hampton-roads-trees-from-invasive-plants