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Life by the Lake

May 29, 2014 By Kevin Ekmark

One of our favorite things to do is drive up to Southwest Virginia and enjoy the slower pace of life at Smith Mountain Lake. My wife and I visit SML each season, but you can't beat the summertime here. Due to the nature of my work, I'm often tethered to my phone and my computer. This is one of the only places where I'm forced, at least for now, to be unreachable due to nearly zero mobile phone service. Whether I'm on the dock, or walking by a field near the lake, this is living life for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pressgram, Virginia

Soapbox Gypsy – Homegrown Grooming for Men

July 18, 2012 By Kevin Ekmark

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A few months back, I stumbled onto a small start up company based out of Virginia that specializes making handmade essentials for men. Recently, my eyes were opened up to the world of the barber shop. Ever since then, I have been looking for quality products to take care of not only my skin, but my beard as well.  Soapbox Gypsy, owned by Ryan Vann and Jeremiah Johnston, is a breath of fresh air for men's grooming products.  There is originality, craftsmanship, and a whole lot of badass filled in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the South, Virginia

Red Truck Bakery Says Goodbye to Prohibition

October 12, 2011 By Kevin Ekmark

Though most of the contributors for The Trot Line live in Atlanta, half of us spend quite a bit of time in Virginia as well.  Why we haven't written about anything in Virginia up until this point, I don't know.  It's a beautiful state with it's fair share of country folk and sweet tea charm.  Virginia also has a little bit of outlaw heritage to it as well, especially in the southern region.  In this area of Virginia, you can find a rich history of a Southern favorite: moonshine. Back in May, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the South, Food, Virginia

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