Richmond, Virginia

Before commencement exercises begin for the Class of 2008 at Virginia Commonwealth University, a faculty marshal walks the aisles making last minute arrangements.

One graduate dances through the processional putting feet to the happy face on the mortarboard of the classmate in front of him. They received two of the more than 3,000 degrees conferred during the ceremony.

Nursing graduates hold their own celebration when their degrees are conferred.

Katie Gepford and Derek Eichin following Derek's graduation at the Coluseum in downtown Richmond. He graduated in mathematics and Katie in Biology last December.

Short Pump, Virginia

Jeanine asks Marian to sign her shirt at the Daily Grind.

Centerville, Virginia

Roadside diner in the rain along U.S. 250.

Gayton, Virginia

Win Davis holds a planning session with Cambridge college students.

The newspaper wars at Cambridge church ...

... and the spoils of a well-fought battle.

Ashland, Virginia

Best buddy and master photographer Ken Touchton in Ashland Coffee and Tea Company.

Manokin-Sabot, Virginia

Dover Road ruin — an 1850s factory destroyed in Dhalgren's ride around Richmond during the Civil War — is somewhat of a mystery, incorporating architectural elements at the time known only in England.

Careytown—Richmond, Virginia

Kristi and her ever-present Blackberry in Mama Nachos.

Margaret with her great-grandaughter, Angel, and daughter, Dianne. (I just had to add this one from yesterday.)

Gayton, Virginia

Mothers Day begins at Cambridge church with the baptism of Evy.

Flowers for mothers during Mothers Day services at Cambridge church.

Mothers Day at Spring Arbor with Margaret, her children, Sherry and Dianne. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren also join the celebration.

Great-grandaughter, Angel, rearranges her hair.

Grandson Jay and his children, Olivia and Keith.

On Mothers Day, two old friends, Judy and Margaret, greet each other.

Short Pump, Virginia

Ferris spends a lazy afternoon at The Daily Grind.

Moma goose says that's close enough to my chicks.

Gayton, Virginia

The bridge that once carried Old Gayton Road over Deep Run to the Gayton coal fields of Western Henrico County.

Short Pump, Virginia

The Daily Grind hosts a Friday-night benefit for Juvenile Diabetes featuring music by the Haze-Brown Project.

The Haze-Brown Project plays for the benefit despite light drizzle and a cool night.

Austin at the Gelato bar.

Jeanine, my favorite model.

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