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What Tangier Island Taught Me About Slowing Down

What Tangier Island Taught Me About Slowing Down

by Steve Whitlock | Dec 29, 2025 | Life Stories

One of the most unique properties I ever owned was on Tangier Island, Virginia. Nestled on the northeastern side of Chesapeake Bay, Tangier Island is accessible only by ferry, boat, or plane, making it a secluded and special place. In 2010, Odell Barnes reached out to...
The Watermelon Lesson: Learning What’s Right from a Farmer’s Field

The Watermelon Lesson: Learning What’s Right from a Farmer’s Field

by Steve Whitlock | Sep 5, 2025 | Life Stories

  When I was about 12 years old, I worked for several farmers in our area, doing everything from loading watermelons and cantaloupes to hoeing soybeans and hauling hay.  Occasionally, I also picked strawberries and tomatoes. It was hard work, but I loved it. It...
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