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Plus, choosing the right wine for Thanksgiving dinner.

Susan Larson is a writer and photographer who moved to Fredericksburg from Northern Virginia in November 2012. She previously worked as editor of Burke Patch and Fairfax Station Patch. She is a member of the Society for Professional Journalists.
Larson began her journalism career in high school, writing for her local community newspaper, The Addison Leader. At Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, she majored in Broadcast Journalism.
Larson worked for WOAI (CBS) News Radio, and hosted a weekly jazz program on KRTU Radio. She then worked on the production crew for KMOL (NBC) Television. When the Today Show broadcast live from the Riverwalk, Larson was behind one of the cameras.
In 2006 Larson earned a Master's Degree in Information Science and Library Services from the University of South Carolina online cohort, and had a tenure providing online library services and social media for Fairfax County Public Library.
Susan loves animals, and spends most of her free time riding her horse.
Plus, choosing the right wine for Thanksgiving dinner.

Business owners: Tell us in the comments what you have going for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday!
Links to obituaries from local funeral homes.
Recount likely after State Board of Elections certifies results.
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and now Giving Tuesday.
And more VRE lot vandalism.
Find out about parking deals at Dulles and TSA security 'pre-checks,' along with other holiday travel tips for Dulles and Reagan airports.
Plus, 50 years after John F. Kennedy's burial, Irish cadets return to gravesite.
The application deadline is 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13.
Drivers should be cautious of slippery conditions, the National Weather Service said.
The findings were released in the Economic Development and Tourism's third quarter 2013 retail report.
Visit Santa, go on a scavenger hunt, make Christmas decorations and enjoy punch and cookies.
Samih Mustafa Sowan was found dead inside the basement apartment he was renting.
Government, library and VRE Thanksgiving schedules.
James Monroe High School advances after win over Kettle Run.
The holidays are here this week.
Police responded to a call for shots fired in the 1900 block of Howard Ave.
Plus, trash slows a commuting route after a garbage truck accident.
3 musical opportunities the weekend of Nov. 23 - 24, 2013.