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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.

‘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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Sixty-first anniversary triggers rich memories

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10 URBANNA — Two dinosaurs living in Middlesex County celebrated a 61st wedding anniversary...
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Columnist’s tragic tale of the two wild dogs of Urbanna

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9 URBANNA — As a writer, I enjoy turning painful events into comedy. I especially...
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Remembering dinner at Eckhard’s, life on water

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 URBANNA — What I’d give for one more dinner at Eckhard’s restaurant in Topping! Today...
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Remembering Rotary Club friends and the U.S.S. Urbanna

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7 Last week I shared memories of the early years in the Middlesex County Rotary Club. Today...
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Columnist finds it’s fun to turn some incidents into humor

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 URBANNA — The first time I went to Deltaville I was accompanied by a Middlesex County native....
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Remembering the musical gifts of Jack Mulligan

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 URBANNA — The late Jack Mulligan of Urbanna was one of the most talented musicians I have ever...
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Early efforts to meet and make new friends in Middlesex County

  Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 URBANNA — One day, a glorious spring day one Sunday, the sort of day Father would open the front...
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First memories in town seem like they happened yesterday

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 URBANNA — Dr. Van Name, Urbanna’s beloved doctor of yesteryear, had his office on Virginia Street in downtown Urbanna 40...
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Four decades ago, things were very different in the county

Part 1, Part 2 URBANNA — How can I ever forget my first visit to Christ Church in 1984? Forty years have passed, but I...
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Columnist walks around Urbanna, once upon a time

URBANNA — Kent Street along the waterfront in Urbanna was a one-lane gravel road when we arrived in 1984. One needn’t bother washing a...
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