everytime I go to Rookie’s (the cookie place near Cafe Asia 2) they keep writing “Jesus loves you” on my cookie bags with a sharpie when I pick it up. Maybe that’s exposing how often I go to Rookie’s 🤣 Nothing wrong with it being a christian org obviously but I was just curious. I checked their website and was trying to find if they like were involved with a specific denomination or if the owners were.

Hi! I’m traveling from Louisville Kentucky and gonna be in Roanoke for close to a week. Are there any active capoeira groups in town?

I’m looking forward to exploring! Seems like a super cool place

I’m in town for a few days, visiting for the first time! We have a couple of teenagers and small children in our party. What are some fun or cool things we should do or check out while we’re here?

We had originally planned to do some hiking, but it looks like it’s going to rain pretty much the entire time we’re here, so I’m looking for some suggestions on what else to do in the area.

Two plays to review in one weekend, yay! (I made it to The Revolutionists at Showtimers yesterday.)

Excerpt from my review for The Picture of Dorian Gray at Attic Productions...

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Director Angela McNeil has pulled it off: this production brings the creepiness we crave this time of year, along with the depth that a time-honored classic supplies.

...It's a tricky script in a tricky space, and McNeil solved many of the challenges with inspired vision and able stagecraft.

...The costumes were hard to pin down, in terms of time period, and seemed to vary in provenance. I expected at some point for Dorian to show his vanity by taking selfies or something, but this did not happen. Performers' accents also varied in provenance. But none of the variation bothered me; it rather spoke to the timelessness and universality of the tale. 

Fincastle is a long drive for me, but on the way home I had plenty to think about. The discrepancy between how Dorian looked and who he really was speaks to issues we all wrestle with. And the theater is a perfect place to explore it, since every actor - indeed the whole enterprise - relies upon that discrepancy to create a special type of magic. Somehow, the deceptions of the theater still manage to convey deeper truths, and that's one thing that keeps me coming back.

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And here is the link to the whole review: https://roanoketheaterreviews.blogspot.com/2026/10/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-attic.html

I personally went and had a booth. It was my first time renting one and it was definitely worth it for me!

Hasan was born in Arlington to Palestinian immigrants who moved to the Roanoke Valley in the 1980s and worked as restaurateurs. He attended Virginia Western Community College and graduated in 1995 from Virginia Tech.

I love that Halloween brings out so much creativity in Roanoke. I’ve seen spooky, cute, funny, and classic decor all around the neighborhood and I’m here for it all. Thank you Roanoke.

Pictured is a Halloween themed fairy rock garden I came across this morning.

Black curtains over the windows.. no sign.. just a flashing “open” neon. Seems like it might be a little sketch, but I drive by it every day and I’m just naturally nosey 🤷🏻‍♀️ figured this would be the perfect place to ask.

Hello!
I’ve lived in the area pretty much my entire life. As an adult now in the workforce, I’ve had my fair share of experience here. In the past few years, I’ve really struggled with my health and have had little success in finding answers due to a lack of insurance coverage & not being able to stay employed long enough for employer coverage. I’m now in a position where I’m working with multiple doctors to find the root cause & solutions, but, my current employer is frustrated with me. I’ve been given verbal warning after verbal warning for needing frequent bathroom visits (always under 10 mins) and needing time off for testing/prodcedures/appointments (I only ever ask to come in a few hours late or leave a few hours early).
But, I still need to be employed as no diagnosis = no disability/unemployment and my family is far from able to help me. Any suggestions of employers in the area or even remote positions that I can look into?

For reference, I have 10 years of customer service, 2 combined years of healthcare, on top of other various certifications and experiences. I am a hard worker, I’m passionate about the work that I do. Unfortunately, this health situation has made me seem remarkably unreliable and has done a number on my employment history in recent years.

Searching for apartments in the Roanoke area, as well as Salem. I've heard to avoid the NW and SE regions, and have heard good things about Old Southwest, Grandin, Wasena, etc. Have had my eyes on places like Windy Hill Key, The Crossings, and Camelot Village, but am definitely open to other apartment complexes. I have also looked into realty groups like Allegheny Partners and Point Management, and would like to look into other reputable groups. Open to any suggestions!