the view from the hills
news, deep thoughts, and random observations from our near-flung correspondents
front row at the eclipse
The stars aligned for us on April 8, when mostly-clear skies, perfect spring temperatures and Doug Megenity’s high-powered solar telescope drew more than 120 Hollin Hillers to Recard Lane to watch the 2024 solar eclipse together. And while we weren’t in the path of full totality …
art collector tells all
There may be few places in Hollin Hills with as much “wow” as the art-filled home of Rick and Ann Ward on Marthas Road, where a stunning collection of work by contemporary American artists takes up almost every inch of the place …