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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.

‘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 also spent time every day in the fitness center trying our best to burn calories. (In spite of workouts each day we both gained five pounds in the...
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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...
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‘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...
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‘Travels with Mary, how much must we suffer on vacation?’

I hate to travel. General Sherman said, “War is hell,” but I say, “Travel is hell.” The problem in my 62-year marriage to a wonderful husband is simply that he...
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A Great Lakes Odyssey — Part 6

Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 Reuniting with Grandfather’s ‘Good Ship Tobermory’ on its 100th birthday Walking through the “freighter museum” at Sault Historic Sites in the city of...
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Wrap Up

by Mary Wakefield Buxton –  Urbanna, Va.— It’s over! The 2019 Oyster Festival not only delivered good food and fun for thousands of visitors to...
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Autumn Potpourri

by Marry Wakefield Buxton –  Urbanna, Va.—  The annual Urbanna Oyster Festival is behind us for another year. What a relief! They are also gone,...
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A Love Affair

by Mary Wakefield Buxton –  Urbanna, Va.— Welcome to Urbanna! Many visitors this weekend are coming to town to enjoy the annual Urbanna Oyster Festival....
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The Turkey Shoot

by Mary Wakefield Buxton –  Urbanna Va.— The annual Turkey Shoot Regatta is “a fun event that celebrates beauty, traditional spirit and the pure joy...
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Wisdom and Peace

by Mary Wakefield Buxton –  Urbanna, Va.— To celebrate a 78th birthday we journeyed to Louisa to spend an overnight at Prospect Hill Plantation, circa...
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A Spoiled Show

by Mary Wakefield Buxton –  Urbanna, Va.— How disappointing it was to hear the news that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, under continued pressure from House...
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Events in and around Urbanna

by Marry Wakefiled Buxton –  Urbanna, Va— A whopper of a storm was brewing as we pulled into the Mary Washington Ball Museum and Library...
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Last Days at Appomattox

Urbanna, Va.— Historian Patrick Schroeder from the National Park Service at Appomattox, who specializes in the history of Lee’s surrender to Grant in April,...
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The summer of 2019

by Marry Wakefield Buxton Hot was the word for it. The hottest summer I ever remember. Either that or I am becoming more sensitive of...
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Calm down and carry on

by Mary Wakefield Buxton Urbanna, Va.— Sorry to say Urbanna Town Council suffered some turbulent meetings and bad publicity over the summer. For a town...
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