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Author: AnnMarie Kennon

FACTS TO BLOW YOUR MIND: The Nature of Nature

December 2, 2019 AnnMarie Kennon

Isaac Newton’s apple tree is still alive and growing today…technically. The tree was blown down in 1820, but remained rooted…

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Posted in: Columns, Facts to Blow Your Mind Filed under: guarana berries, helicoprion, isaac newton, mosquitoes

Movers & Shakers • Carolyn Holloway

AnnMarie Kennon

Oh, I can’t pick just one,” she says when asked about her favorite non-profit. “But it is hard to put…

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Posted in: Columns, Movers & Shakers Filed under: a gift of time, carolyn holloway, georgetown arts center, holloway foundation, seeds of strength, southwestern university, williamson museum

Ask An Expert: How To Keep Your Home Safe from… These Guys

AnnMarie Kennon

The FBI estimates 1 out of every 36 homes will be burglarized. While we have all heard the standard precautions…

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Posted in: Ask the Expert, Columns Filed under: camera doorbell, crime stoppers, home burglary, home security, smash and grab, stop thieves, tips for home security

Salvation Army Bell Ringers

AnnMarie Kennon

In December 1891, Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee resolved to provide Christmas dinner to San Francisco’s poor, but the question…

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Posted in: Columns, Why is This a Thing? Filed under: andy webb, christmas bell ringers, fred brent, laura spradlin, salvation army, salvation army kettles, wayne nero

Modern Lifestyles in Historic Homes

AnnMarie Kennon

Historic homes and buildings provide cultural experiences, and create benefits for leisure and tourism. The benefits are not always about…

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Posted in: Cover Stories, Features Filed under: amanda parr, chance leigh, dale ross, historic homes, john lawton, mickie ross, old town georgetown

The Holly and the Felony

AnnMarie Kennon

We asked our Georgetown law enforcement experts… How many laws does Santa Claus break in the normal execution of his duties?…

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Posted in: Panorama, Uncategorized Filed under: bad santa, defending santa claus, lawbreaker santa

New Year’s Eve Hacks

AnnMarie Kennon

My favorite New Year’s Eve hack? Noise canceling headphones, because I go to bed at 10pm.  But, if you’re more…

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Posted in: Home & Garden, Panorama Filed under: life hacks, new year's eve

39th Annual Georgetown Christmas Stroll

AnnMarie Kennon

Rain or shine!… the 39th Annual Christmas Stroll kicks off Friday, December 6, at 5:00pm with dessert with the Grinch,…

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Posted in: Experience Georgetown, Panorama Filed under: georgetown christmas parade, georgetown christmas stroll, leo wood, nell benold, whoo hair village

Managing Emotions During the Holidays

AnnMarie Kennon

It is a time for delighting in lights and decorations, family and friends, giving and serving, feasting, and a little…

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Posted in: Healthy Habits, Panorama Filed under: dealing with loss at holiday, holiday emotions, holiday stress, mixed emotions

Editor’s Note • December 2019

AnnMarie Kennon

While I would love to say this letter will be as extraordinary as the 1897 letter to Virginia about Santa…

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