Articles by Kathleen Murphy

Article - News; , People; by Kathleen Murphy - 7/6/17

Spotlight on Business: Vintage Stew

Capturing customers with a little of this, a little of that

The name Vintage Stew, colorfully scripted on the brick wall above an empty storefront in Deale, opened four years ago to numerous conversations about whom and what was moving in. Was it a new eatery serving stew?
“Like a big ol’ pot of stew …” says owner Shelley Daniels. But not the kind you eat.
“A mix of ingredients,” adds partner Barry Morrissey.
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Article - People; by Kathleen Murphy - 8/21/14

The 50-Year-Old Freshman

At 63, only 16 credits to go

Deciding to continue college at age 50 brought me an education beyond ideas and theories. I had to figure out how to be an adult student — plus face the inescapable truth that I, middle-aged in a room of 30-year-olds, had plenty to learn.
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Article - People; by Kathleen Murphy - 8/21/14

Reflections on students, teachers and minds meeting

Back to School

Late August unites us in thoughts of school days — days past and days upcoming.
Cooler evenings with earlier sunsets adjust our biological clocks ever so slightly. Thoughts of school days shared with friends and classmates crowd our memories. It’s time for hair cuts and shopping for new clothes and shoes.
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