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Peggy Sijswerda
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Writer and Editor, Freelance
Virginia Beach
Beats
Biography
Peggy Sijswerda, MFA, has written about travel for 25 years, and her work has appeared in Atlas Obscura, National Geographic, Robb Report, Costco Connection, Parents, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Boomer, Go!, Stars and Stripes, Dallas Morning News, The Virginian Pilot, Virginia Living, Tropic, AAA Home and Away, AAA Tidewater Traveler, and family.com/. In 2005, Peggy published a travel memoir called Still Life with Sierra, which chronicles her family’s move abroad after her two-year-old daughter died. Order it here: https://www.amazon.com/Still-Life-Sierra-Peggy-Sijswerda/dp/1453723102 Peggy's goal as a travel writer is to capture the uniqueness of a place and to show how travel can change how we view the world and ourselves.
Content
By Peggy Sijswerda Verified, Madeline Mayhood, Amy White| Virginia Living Verified Wood smoke rises on street corners as fires blaze in cressets—an early form of street lighting and reminiscent of super-sized torches. A heavenly cinnamon-apple scent wafts by—it’s hot cider and just what you need to warm your bones on a cold December night. Soon the Fife and Drum Corps march into view, drummers keeping a steady rat-a-tat as staccato bursts of fifing—like excited birdsong—add joy. A group of carolers in period clothing sing “Silent Night.” Fireworks explode in the night sky.
By Peggy Sijswerda Verified, Heather Bien, Madeline Mayhood, Amy White| Virginia Living Verified If you like your holidays with a dash of razzmatazz, check out Charlottesville’s Christmas events. The Grand Illumination takes place at Ting Pavilion on the Downtown Mall on Dec. 6. The merriment commences just as evening falls and features vendors selling holiday crafts, tasty treats, and beverages, as well as a kid-friendly wonderland with bounce houses, face painting, games, and photo-ops. Exciting musical acts perform your favorite holiday tunes on stage throughout the evening.
By Peggy Sijswerda Verified, Heather Bien, Madeline Mayhood, Amy White| Virginia Living Verified If you are a bagpipe fan like I am, Alexandria invites you to their unique Christmas celebration: Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade (Dec. 7). Dozens of Scottish clans dressed in colorful tartans march through the streets of Old Town, joined by pipe and drum bands, as well as terriers and hounds, community groups, and more. What’s the connection to Scotland? Alexandria was founded in 1749 by Scottish merchants, and the city pays homage to its heritage with this annual event.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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