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I cheated. I may have splurged on some ice cream.  And, possibly some chips. Forgive me, readers, I had company visiting. 

While I could have offered them ants on a log and carrot sticks as an afternoon snack, I knew that such healthy appetizers are not “special occasion food,” particularly for those who are not willingly participating in the unprocessed food challenge. So, even though I didn’t complete a flawless 10 day “real food” stint, the experience still gave me some food for thought (look I made a pun).

Where to the most cows live? Try the George Mason University. We’ll, Chick-fil-A fans dressed like cows, anyway.

And those fans on Tuesday broke the Guinness Book of World Records for the most people dressed in a cow costume.

I thought I would be all alone seeing “The Lone Ranger” at 8:45 this morning. Gee willikers, was I ever wrong.

A packed theater and I saw Director Gore Verbinski’s (The Pirates of the Caribbean) take on the 1930s icon of American Justice. Since the story comes with its own catch phrases and kooky sidekick, this seemed like a perfect fit.

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — The 4th of July will be celebrated at Pratt Park in southern Stafford County this year.

Fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m., and the festival will include the Quantico Marine Corps Band, the University of Mary Washington’s Philharmonic, and the cast of Les Miserables at the Riverside Center. It’ll also feature music, food, and children’s games.

MANASSAS, Va. — Manassas will celebrate the 4th of July with Northern Virginia’s largest fireworks display.

The festivities begin at 4 p.m. and include live entertainment, food, and vendors. Fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m.