# shenandoah (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover shenandoah. Page: Feed: --- ## [Dark Clouds, Silver Lake](https://webcroft.blogspot.com/2026/08/dark-clouds-silver-lake.html) _2026-08-21 · Linda · The View from Squirrel Ridge_ Dayton, VA My eyes are hurtingThis afternoon, dark clouds signaled that rain was coming, but it didn’t start until tonight. So far, it hasn’t amounted to much. ## [Birds and Alternate Versions](https://webcroft.blogspot.com/2026/08/birds-and-alternate-versions.html) _2026-08-20 · Linda · The View from Squirrel Ridge_ When I was leaving the place that I showed in yesterday’s post, I noticed this tall tree with crows perched on the upper branches. I snapped a few pictures, so below is an alternate shot, which I cropped for a closer look. Next we see a bird that I noticed when I was walking Charlie. It was singing, and was shaped like a robin, but I wasn’t positive until I cropped and lightened an alternate… ## [Birds and Alternate Versions](https://webcroft.blogspot.com/2026/08/birds-and-alternate-versions.html) _2026-08-20 · Linda · The View from Squirrel Ridge_ When I was leaving the place that I showed in yesterday’s post, I noticed this tall tree with crows perched on the upper branches. I snapped a few pictures, so below is an alternate shot, which I cropped for a closer look. Next we see a bird that I noticed when I was walking Charlie. It was singing, and was shaped like a robin, but I wasn’t positive until I cropped and lightened an alternate… ## [(untitled)](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/ive-been-married-for-12785-days-how-it-started-35-years-ago-how-its) _2026-08-19 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ I've been married for 12,785 days How it started 35 years ago How it's going ## [(untitled)](https://blog.odonnellweb.com/2026/ive-been-married-for-12785-days-how-it-started-35-years-ago-how-its) _2026-08-19 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ I've been married for 12,785 days How it started 35 years ago How it's going ## [Views and Flowers at Purple Fox Vineyard](https://webcroft.blogspot.com/2026/08/views-and-flowers-at-purple-fox-vineyard.html) _2026-08-19 · Linda · The View from Squirrel Ridge_ Near Harrisonburg Yesterday I had an appointment near Rockingham Memorial Hospital, and afterwards I stopped here to decompress, eat a protein bar, and take a few pictures. Oops! I wrote Purple Fox and it’s actually Purple Wolf! ## [Mural on South Branch Inn](https://webcroft.blogspot.com/2026/08/mural-on-south-branch-inn.html) _2026-08-18 · Linda · The View from Squirrel Ridge_ Moorefield, WV This huge painting is by artist Kelson Thorne. He calls it “Through the Trough,” referring to a gorge on the South Branch of the Potomac. The Trough was documented in 1748 in the writings of a young surveyor named George Washington! The artist has painted a number of murals in West Virginia. I hope to see some of them during Heritage Weekend in September. Sharing with Monday Murals… ## [Just Collages of Scenery](https://webcroft.blogspot.com/2026/08/just-collages-of-scenery.html) _2026-08-17 · Linda · The View from Squirrel Ridge_ It's Sunday and I’m tired, partly because Charlie woke me before dawn this morning. I don’t have much new to report today, so I’m reposting some scenic photos, combined into collages for the Mosaic linkup . These are all pictures from the Shenandoah Valley and mountain region. I am fortunate to live in such a beautiful area. Have a good week! ## [Just Collages of Scenery](https://webcroft.blogspot.com/2026/08/just-collages-of-scenery.html) _2026-08-17 · Linda · The View from Squirrel Ridge_ It's Sunday and I’m tired, partly because Charlie woke me before dawn this morning. I don’t have much new to report today, so I’m reposting some scenic photos, combined into collages for the Mosaic linkup . These are all pictures from the Shenandoah Valley and mountain region. I am fortunate to live in such a beautiful area. Have a good week! ## [Birding photos from Dutch Gap on Aug 15, 2026](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/birding-photos-from-dutch-gap-on-aug-15-2026) _2026-08-16 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ Birding photos from Dutch Gap on Aug 15, 2026 My best bird photo from this morning is a dragonfly (Eastern Pondhawk, I think). Least Sandpiper Green Heron Red-headed Woodpecker. It's a juvenile, so its head is not actually red yet. ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7puoDonXG7Ut) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [Charlie’s Mid-August Report](https://webcroft.blogspot.com/2026/08/charlies-mid-august-report.html) _2026-08-16 · Linda · The View from Squirrel Ridge_ Hi! This week was not as exciting as last week when Mom’s sister was visiting. We didn’t do anything new until today I saw the gray cat in our yard again. It isn’t very friendly and won’t talk to me. On Monday, I stayed at daycare, and the people there are nice to me. Twice this week, I went to Sadie’s house to play. Today I finally went someplace new. First we picked up Miss Deborah and Mom drove… ## [A View of Mount Carmel Cemetery](https://webcroft.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-view-of-mount-carmel-cemetery.html) _2026-08-15 · Linda · The View from Squirrel Ridge_ This cemetery stands on a hill overlooking Middletown, VA. It was the site of Civil War clash in October 1864, during the Battle of Cedar Creek. At that time, this was the Middletown Cemetery. It became Mount Carmel Cemetery in 1896. An interpretive sign provides a summary of the action here: The Middletown Cemetery, on a knoll west of the village, was the only point where Union officers believed… ## [Second Look](https://webcroft.blogspot.com/2026/08/second-look.html) _2026-08-14 · Linda · The View from Squirrel Ridge_ Weekend Reflection I just took a second look at this snapshot I took a month ago and realized it almost looks like the dog is taking a picture! ## [Second Look](https://webcroft.blogspot.com/2026/08/second-look.html) _2026-08-14 · Linda · The View from Squirrel Ridge_ Weekend Reflection I just took a second look at this snapshot I took a month ago and realized it almost looks like the dog is taking a picture! ## [Boots on the Ground: Recapping the 2026 Trailblazer Season](https://www.snptrust.org/uncategorized/boots-on-the-ground-recapping-the-2026-trailblazer-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boots-on-the-ground-recapping-the-2026-trailblazer-season) _2026-08-14 · Lee Tookes · Shenandoah National Park Trust_ Hi everyone! My name is Seneca Humphries. As the Community Youth Development Lead at the Trust, I had the special job of co-leading the Trailblazers youth crew along with Rosie Clark for the summer 2026 season. Launching in 2024, this third season of trail work added over 900 hours of public land stewardship... The post Boots on the Ground: Recapping the 2026 Trailblazer Season first appeared on… ## [Woodbine Market at 20 Years](https://webcroft.blogspot.com/2026/08/woodbine-market-at-20-years.html) _2026-08-14 · Linda · The View from Squirrel Ridge_ Near Lebanon Church, VA This farm market sits along Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) north of Strasburg. When I stopped there today, I saw a sign saying they are celebrating their 20 year anniversary. It’s on one of the main roads that connects the Shenandoah Valley with West Virginia. Years ago, West Virginia decided to replace Route 55 with a superhighway known as Corridor H, and a significant… ## [Red Cardinal Plus a Butterfly](https://webcroft.blogspot.com/2026/08/red-cardinal-plus-butterfly.html) _2026-08-13 · Linda · The View from Squirrel Ridge_ My bird camera doesn’t capture many birds in the summer because I don’t feed them. I do furnish water though, and sometimes they visit the birdbath for it. This is a male northern cardinal. It was captured on video, but I prefer to publish still shots. I tried a couple of apps that are supposed to grab stills from video, but found them complicated. I went back to pausing the action to capture… ## [Lake Shenandoah on a Sunny August day.](https://webcroft.blogspot.com/2026/08/lake-shenandoah-on-sunny-august-day.html) _2026-08-12 · Linda · The View from Squirrel Ridge_ Yesterday, Rockingham County Originally I had two medical appointments near Harrisonburg, but yesterday morning I got a call saying one of them had to be rescheduled. Unfortunately, the first availability is in October. We have a real shortage of medical providers right now, and often I have to wait several months for an appointment. After my morning appointment, I drove to nearby Lake Shenandoah… ## [Hosted Skills in Amp](https://distresssignal.org/its-orbin-time/) _2026-08-07 · The Distress Signal_ Amp now has 'Skill Repositories', making it easier than ever to have your skills where you want them. In an orb, locally, on a runner, use your skills anywhere you use Amp. ## [Another Rap Recap: A Closer Look at July Weekend in the Park](https://www.snptrust.org/uncategorized/another-rap-recap-a-closer-look-at-july-weekend-in-the-park/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=another-rap-recap-a-closer-look-at-july-weekend-in-the-park) _2026-08-05 · Lee Tookes · Shenandoah National Park Trust_ What do you get when you pair two days of immersive programming with 40+ passionate supporters of Shenandoah National Park in the middle of summer? An amazing July Weekend in the Park event that we can’t wait to tell you more about! This past weekend marked our 5th annual Rapidan July Weekend in the... The post Another Rap Recap: A Closer Look at July Weekend in the Park first appeared on… ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aj8gpWEBnSls) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Tim Barry at Dogwood Dell](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/tim-barry-at-dogwood-dell) _2026-08-02 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ Tim Barry at Dogwood Dell Dogwood Dell is a 2400 capacity amphitheater in the middle of a city park owned by the City of Richmond. Every summer Richmond does free shows just about every weekend as part of a summer long Arts Festivals that has been happening longer than I've been alive. Tim Barry is a local musician probably best known as the lead singer of Avail. But he has also released about 10… ## [Vibe Coding...](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/vibe-coding) _2026-08-01 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ Vibe Coding... Sing it to the tune of the Bee Gees Night Fever . I mentioned last week that I was using the modern incarnation of Mozilla Livemarks. It works okay, but it creates a bookmark for every blog post, which caused my bookmarks folder to balloon to over 1000 bookmarks quickly. Also, the limits on number of bookmarks per site did not seem to be operating properly. As I thought about it, I… ## [Vibe Coding...](https://blog.odonnellweb.com/2026/vibe-coding) _2026-08-01 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ Vibe Coding... Sing it to the tune of the Bee Gees Night Fever . I mentioned last week that I was using the modern incarnation of Mozilla Livemarks. It works okay, but it creates a bookmark for every blog post, which caused my bookmarks folder to balloon to over 1000 bookmarks quickly. Also, the limits on number of bookmarks per site did not seem to be operating properly. As I thought about it, I… ## [Big Meadow Campground - Shenandoah National Park](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/big-meadow-campground-shenandoah-national-park) _2026-07-29 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ Big Meadow Campground - Shenandoah National Park Trip: 60 Nights: 198-199 Look at that. 60 camping trips at $82.66 per night. Buy a camper they said. You'll save money, they said. I'm kidding. I knew buying a camper wasn't going to save money. Anyway... we had reservations for Loft Mountain Campground but I wanted to go to Big Meadow because we like birding at Big Meadow. The NPS saves a handful… ## [Reflections from an SNPT Intern: Jeremiah Arceo](https://www.snptrust.org/uncategorized/reflections-from-an-snpt-intern-jeremiah-arceo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reflections-from-an-snpt-intern-jeremiah-arceo) _2026-07-22 · Lee Tookes · Shenandoah National Park Trust_ Hello! My name is Jeremiah Arceo. I am a Good Neighbor Data Analyst Intern for the Good Neighbors Program (GNP) at Shenandoah National Park Trust for Summer 2026. I am a Computer Science major with a minor in Data Science at UVA, and I enjoy using data to answer complex questions and support meaningful decisions that help organizations and the people they’re working with. That interest is what… ## [I quit RSS. Kind of.](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/i-quit-rss-kind-of) _2026-07-21 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ I quit RSS. Kind of. A month ago, I read an article from someone who had quit RSS and gone back to visiting blogs one by one. It stuck with me. A little poking around revealed that the old Live Bookmarks feature of Netscape/Mozilla/Firefox lives on as an extension. I imported my feeds into the LiveMarks extension. So now I'm using RSS to see when new posts are available on a blog, but to read them… ## [The Dave Kline Band with Senator Tim Kaine](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/the-dave-kline-band-with-senator-tim-kaine) _2026-07-19 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ The Dave Kline Band with Senator Tim Kaine After Friday night's less-than-stellar experience, we tried again. Yep. It was a two-concert weekend for us. The day got off to a good start as I completed my first Bird Friendly Habitat Certification (not counting my own yard). So now we have two certified yards in Sandston! We got whacked by a severe thunderstorm around 4 PM and lost power around 4:15… ## [Robert Jon & the Wreck at The Tin Pan](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/robert-jon-the-wreck-at-the-tin-pan) _2026-07-18 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ Robert Jon & the Wreck at The Tin Pan I have lived in RVA, and before that Fredericksburg, for over 20 years. I have looked at shows at The Tin Pan on multiple occasions. Every time I passed, because the idea of seeing a loud rock and roll show in a dinner club atmosphere just didn't appeal to me. A couple of months ago, Robert Jon, one of my favorite artists, announced a show at the Tin Pan. He… ## [My last 5 books - July 2026 edition](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/my-last-5-books-july-2026-edition) _2026-07-12 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ My last 5 books - July 2026 edition This is a new feature in which I will copy and paste my recent book reviews from my books page These are the last 5 books I have read. I will update in a month or 2 when I've read 5 more. I'm Starting to Worry About this Black Box of Doom by Jason Pargin Rating: \*\*\*\* Uber driver and terminally online gamer Abbot gets offered $200K to drive a woman and her large… ## [Shenandoah National Park Trust Receives Matching Donation from Zuke’s Dog Treats to Support Trail Conservation](https://www.snptrust.org/uncategorized/shenandoah-national-park-trust-receives-matching-donation-from-zukes-dog-treats-to-support-trail-conservation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shenandoah-national-park-trust-receives-matching-donation-from-zukes-dog-treats-to-support-trail-conservation) _2026-07-07 · Lee Tookes · Shenandoah National Park Trust_ The post Shenandoah National Park Trust Receives Matching Donation from Zuke’s Dog Treats to Support Trail Conservation appeared first on Shenandoah National Park Trust . ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Hzp3xwJ416ER) _2026-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Grayson Highlands Camping 2026](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/grayson-highlands-camping-2026) _2026-07-06 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ Grayson Highlands Camping 2026 Trip: 59 Nights: 194-197 A heatwave hit the east coast just in time for the July 4 weekend. It was over 100F (38C) in RVA. Luckily we were 240 miles away and 1 mile up camping, where the 80F (27C) temps also constitute a heat wave, but one I can handle. We arrived on Thursday, July 2, meeting up with friends for the weekend. After our traditional arrival night dinner… ## [WTF is up with sugar allergies?](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/wtf-is-up-with-sugar-allergies) _2026-06-28 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ WTF is up with sugar allergies? Friday evening we were on the patio at our local brewery when my wife overheard a young person expounding to his two friends about how people wear CGMs to manage their sugar allergies. My wife wears a CGM because she has Type 1 diabetes. Sugar allergies are not a thing. That would be like an oxygen or water allergy. My wife was not drinking, which is probably the… ## [We can't fix society with tech](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/we-cant-fix-society-with-tech) _2026-06-27 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ We can't fix society with tech Just capturing this thought from an online friend. You are not going to fix anything, until we find some other core principles to build on. Like cooperation and collaboration rather than competition. Like community rather than individualism. We are all in this together, and none of us is getting out of here alive; but some billionaires are going to get to live in a… ## [Last Next](https://www.letterspace.org/2026/06/26/last-next) _2026-06-26 · Last Next · (fleeting)_ Last, next. 116: XOXO 2024 117 : Brasher (Cardinal) ## ["Laurel Hill State Park"](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/laurel_hill_sp_26) _2026-06-23 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ Laurel Hill State Park Trip: 58 Nights: 191-193 Last weekend was the annual Aliner Ascape rally, which has settled at Laurel Hill State Park near Somerset, PA. We missed last year when my career blew up 3 weeks before the camp out, so it was great to get back this year to see old friends and a make new ones. The park is kind of in the middle of nowhere. We had to drive 40 minutes to find a… ## ["Teddy’s Last Selfie"](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/teddys-last-selfie) _2026-06-18 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ Teddy’s Last Selfie Teddy Ballgame, aka Ted, aka Teddy, aka Theodore J. Dog, crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday. We found Teddy at Petsmart where the Orange County Humane Society was running an adoption event in 2017. One of our senior dogs had recently passed on and the other was really struggling without her partner. So we adopted Teddy. The shelter told us he was six. Our Vet at the time… ## [Sunday Steamy Sunday](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/sunday-steamy-sunday) _2026-06-14 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ Sunday Steamy Sunday I was supposed to get up and go birding this morning, but it was going to be 87F (28C) and very humid by the time we finished, so I'm here blogging from the comfort of my air-conditioned home instead. We planned on heading into Richmond for Sailfest today, but that same weather issue is making it increasingly likely that I'll spend the day on the couch. As I get older, the… ## [Sunday Steamy Sunday](https://blog.odonnellweb.com/2026/sunday-steamy-sunday) _2026-06-14 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ Sunday Steamy Sunday I was supposed to get up and go birding this morning, but it was going to be 87F (28C) and very humid by the time we finished, so I'm here blogging from the comfort of my air-conditioned home instead. We planned on heading into Richmond for Sailfest today, but that same weather issue is making it increasingly likely that I'll spend the day on the couch. As I get older, the… ## [Another Day at the Loop Factory with Zed](https://distresssignal.org/another-day-at-the-loop-factory-with-zed/) _2026-06-13 · The Distress Signal_ ## [Weekend at Loft Mountain Campground](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/weekend-at-loft-mountain-campground) _2026-06-09 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ Weekend at Loft Mountain Campground Trip: 57 Nights: 189-190 It was 92F (32C) in RVA. It was 75C (23C) and breezy two hours away in Shenandoah National Park. We chose wisely. It was a very chill weekend. We arrived around 430 PM on Friday, and after setting up camp, we did some birding in the campground. Dinner was our traditional arrival night meal - sandwiches from WaWa. We had no cell service… ## [Memorial Day Staycation](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/memorial-day-staycation) _2026-05-25 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ Memorial Day Staycation We should have been camping this weekend. The weather had other ideas. All of Virginia is in a moderate to severe drought, but of course Memorial Day weekend was a washout. I cancelled camping plans last week, and instead we did a local staycation. On Friday, we had dinner at our favorite local Greek joint, followed by a movie at the fabulous Byrd Theater. The movie was The… ## [Memorial Day Staycation](https://blog.odonnellweb.com/2026/memorial-day-staycation) _2026-05-25 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ Memorial Day Staycation We should have been camping this weekend. The weather had other ideas. All of Virginia is in a moderate to severe drought, but of course Memorial Day weekend was a washout. I cancelled camping plans last week, and instead we did a local staycation. On Friday, we had dinner at our favorite local Greek joint, followed by a movie at the fabulous Byrd Theater. The movie was The… ## [Viral on LinkedIn again](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/viral-on-linkedin-again) _2026-05-20 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ Viral on LinkedIn again I went viral on LinkedIn again. Previously. ## [Viral on LinkedIn again](https://blog.odonnellweb.com/2026/viral-on-linkedin-again) _2026-05-20 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ Viral on LinkedIn again I went viral on LinkedIn again. Previously. ## [Birding at Dorey Park](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/birding-at-dorey-park) _2026-05-17 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ Birding at Dorey Park It's difficult to photograph birds at all times; it's especially difficult when they mostly live in the leaves. I did get this one decent shot this morning of a brown thrasher. We saw 33 species, including my best-ever look at a Great Crested Flycatcher. There were two examining a potential nesting spot in a hole in a tree right in front of us. We'll have to go back in a… ## [Birding at Dorey Park](https://blog.odonnellweb.com/2026/birding-at-dorey-park) _2026-05-17 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ Birding at Dorey Park It's difficult to photograph birds at all times; it's especially difficult when they mostly live in the leaves. I did get this one decent shot this morning of a brown thrasher. We saw 33 species, including my best-ever look at a Great Crested Flycatcher. There were two examining a potential nesting spot in a hole in a tree right in front of us. We'll have to go back in a… ## [Camping at Machicomoco State Park](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/camping-at-machicomoco-state-park) _2026-05-11 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ Camping at Machicomoco State Park Trip: 56 Nights: 187-188 And the 2026 camping season has started. We spent the weekend at Machicomoco State Park near Gloucester, VA. It's only a 70-minute drive from home. Until a few weeks ago it was Virginia's newest state park, as it opened in 2021. It is dedicated to the history of the native people who lived there for centuries before any Europeans showed… ## [Shenandoah National Park Announces 2026 Artists-In-Residence Cohort](https://www.snptrust.org/uncategorized/shenandoah-national-park-announces-2026-artists-in-residence-cohort/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shenandoah-national-park-announces-2026-artists-in-residence-cohort) _2026-05-08 · Lee Tookes · Shenandoah National Park Trust_ The post Shenandoah National Park Announces 2026 Artists-In-Residence Cohort appeared first on Shenandoah National Park Trust . ## [Last Next](https://www.letterspace.org/2026/05/4/last-next) _2026-05-04 · Last Next · (fleeting)_ Last, next. 115: Brasher (Redshoulder Hawk) 116 : XOXO 2024 ## [County Roads, Take Me Home](https://chrisod.weblog.lol/2026/county-roads-take-me-home) _2026-05-02 · Chris O'Donnell · O'DonnellWeb_ County Roads, Take Me Home My phone served up a cover version of this John Denver classic as I was chauffeuring my wife around yesterday. Something about the lyric hit me in a way that I'd never noticed before. Almost Heaven, West Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River Life is old there, older than the trees Younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze That is scientifically…