“VA is for lovers…of style!” exclaimed Ron Cooke from the head of the runway, as he did a twist and then sashayed away to prep the models for the mini fashion show, housed at Jody G of Pizzazz for the start of VA Fashion Week.

Funny how I end up leaving him on Independence Day, like the woman in that country song. But unlike some cheesy music video where I confront him and leave while he tries to stop me, I’m slinking off while he is out to sea. How can I do this?

I’m staring at the ice cream truck lost in my reverie when my gaze focuses on a large sign above the pictures of ice creams: NOW ACCEPTING MOST MAJOR CREDIT CARDS.