Pleasant Living Magazine

Author Thea Marshall writes and broadcasts original commentaries about the people, history and culture of Virginia’s Northern Neck for National Public Radio (NPR). Fifty-five of these commentaries have been published in her new collection, Neck Tales, and you can now hear the following two  recorded commentaries that aired on WCVE radio.

“Morgan Jones” a commentary by Thea Marshall

“Ginger Ale!” a commentary by Thea Marshall

"Slave Spies” a commentary by Thea Marshall

We’re excited to congratulate the following winners of the 2008 Best Secrets of the River Country! This year, we received 5,111 responses from our readers who voted for their favorites in the following 28 categories, from Best Antique Shop and Best Bank, to Best Pizza and Ice Cream. Every year, PL readers continue to reveal the many well-hidden secrets along the by-ways and back roads in the River Country.

We’re excited to congratulate the following winners of the 2008 Best Secrets of the River Country! This year, we received 5,111 responses from our readers who voted for their favorites in the following 28 categories, from Best Antique Shop and Best Bank, to Best Pizza and Ice Cream. Every year, PL readers continue to reveal the many well-hidden secrets along the by-ways and back roads in the River Country.

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