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Governor Manchin Declares State of Emergency

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

The Deer Saw it All, originally uploaded by Sarah.WV.

At this time, heavy snow has severely limited travel in West Virginia. Governor Manchin has declared a state of emergency. Emergency officials are asking that people avoid driving unless absolutely necessary. You can check on WV road conditions by calling 1-877-WVA-ROAD (1-877-982-7623).
If you’re due […]

WV was Full of Rainbows Last Night

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

WV was Full of Rainbows Last Night, originally uploaded by Sarah.WV.

I’ve seen rainbow pictures from people all over the valley, our evening was just full of them! Here’s how one of them looked from my house.

Sign of the Times

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Sign of the Times, originally uploaded by Sarah.WV.
Another area pharmacy has flu clinics scheduled, so shop around. I hope we won’t have to wait too long until those who want to be vaccinated can be.

9-11, A Clear Sky

Friday, September 11th, 2009

50. 9-11, A Clear Sky, originally uploaded by Sarah.WV.

Taken from my Flickr photos, one year ago today
Everyone has a story about September 11th, no matter where you were at the time. I was fortunate not to have a friend or family member to worry about, but it tore me up to watch the news that […]

3rd Annual Doggie Swim

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

40. Little One, Sam & Me at the Wave Pool Doggie Swim, originally uploaded by Sarah.WV.

The 3rd Annual Dog Swim will be held on September 7th from 6:15pm to 8:15pm at Valley Wave Pool in Hurricane. (Weather permitting.) All donations collected at the door will go toward building a new Animal Shelter in Putnam […]

The Aftermath of Flooding

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

I found this video of the flooding in southern WV and had to share it with you - using still photos set to music, Cody Stacy shows the devastation left behind by the flood waters earlier this month in Gilbert and Hanover, WV.  This is a powerful story, simply told.  Cody would appreciate a comment […]

Run for the Wall Stop in Hurricane, WV

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Run for the Wall Stop in Hurricane, WV, originally uploaded by Sarah.WV.

I’ll have more pictures to share with you later, but for now I thought you’d like to see just a little of the Run for the Wall arrival in Valley Park in Hurricane, WV. (Sorry the video quality isn’t better.)
I was told there […]

Driving Through Poca

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Driving Through Poca, originally uploaded by Sarah.WV.

Just sharing a local sight, driving through Poca, WV past the John Amos Power plant. I liked the motion effect from my iPhone - the guardrail and plant in the foreground seem to be leaning while the towers and trees in the background look normal.
(Don’t worry, my husband […]

I Dare You

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

108. A Surprise Gift for a Child, originally uploaded by Sarah.WV.

It’s been a while since I’ve randomly surprised a child. I think it’s time to do it again.
I’d like to challenge you to do a random nice thing for a child, too. Any child you know will do, your own or someone else’s. […]

Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

On Loss, originally uploaded by Sarah.WV.

This morning I woke up and the thought suddenly popped into my head that this was the first Mother’s Day that Aunt Nancy wouldn’t hear from Chris, my little cousin who was buried on Christmas Eve. That this was the first Mother’s Day that Missi would face without her […]