My name is Mia. I am 7 years old.  I live in Alexandria VA, and I am writing this blog to get my friends (ages 4 to 12) and their families to share good pictures, ideas and thoughts with each other. Whether you have a fun story, a great picture  or a nice thought to share, please email me and I will publish the best ones every week.

Hi! My name is Lobos. I was born in Poolsville, MD. I’m a 7-year-old beautiful (of course!) dog who lives in Old Town, Alexandria. Here I’ll share with you some of my fun adventures from around the world. You’ll also meet my friends who live all over Alexandria.

Join me on my adventures!

Lobos

Founded in 1991, Pacers is a running institution in Northern Virginia and has evolved into the premier running specialty stores in the Mid-Atlantic. Proud to be family-owned and operated, Pacers is the store of choice for runners and walkers in the metro Washington DC area and beyond.

Seth Demberg has been in the fitness management business for over 25 years. He's a nationally ranked power lifter, with a BS in Health Education from Temple University, A M.ED in Exercise Physiology from the University of New Orleans, and is certified by the American Counsel of Exercise.

Nancy is Managing Editor of the Family Travel Network, the nation’s oldest and largest online site devoted exclusively to family travel. Here she’ll give you information on hot destinations, deals, travel tips, and more.

Madeleine of King Street’s Madeleine’s Dogs is here to share helpful hints and suggestions to make your pet as happy and safe as they can be. Come join Madeleine here each week, or drop by her shop and say hello!

This is a place for service members deployed overseas to share their comments and stories with us who are stateside. There is no political agenda - just observations from men and women who have made it their job to protect our country.

I decided to pursue my passion for painting (leaving over ten years in the finance industry), and become a professional artist.  I prefer to paint outside, where I am continuously inspired by the changes in nature and the people who make the community so unique. I hope you enjoy returning to the site to see updates about my paintings, people and how this career change evolves.

A look at the world of sports through the eyes of a longtime, passionate fan who’s followed sports religiously since the late 1970’s. If you like strong opinions and statistics, check out this blog on a regular basis.

I am "The Cheema" - a law student and long-time Washington DC sports fan. "The Cheema" promises to bring a hard-hitting insight into the local sports scene.

This is a weekly column that will focus on the latest happenings on the ATP Tour – including the many up-and-coming young talents playing at the Challenger and qualifying level. For those fans of men's tennis looking for a quick weekly recap and update on the ATP, this is the place to come to.

I specialize in finding gorgeous wines from smaller vintners that are amazing values. You know the ones I mean - you've had them many times before. Check back on this blog often. I'll chat about the stellar bottles I am enjoying these days and nary a one will be over 20 bucks and every one will be unique.

Hello! I’m a local mother who loves to cook. Here I’ll be posting some of my favorite recipes and I encourage you to try them out! Do you have a favorite recipe that’s been passed down through your family or is specific to a certain culture? Send it to me & I’ll post it here! Be sure to note the dish’s significance (if any - maybe it’s just good!).