Brits on Broad, the new salon and boutique in Falls Church, is hosting a grand opening party on Saturday, Sept 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. The eclectic shop, located where Bangkok Blues operated, is owned and operated by Virginia Bowles and Joan Van Steyn. In addition to salon services, Brits on Broad is offering British goods, jewelry, and specialty items such as Halloween decorations. For more information, visit www.britsonbroad.com.

Guest Commentary: 2 Poets of the Great War Haunt Today’s World
By David Hoffman It begins with Latin verse written two millennia ago about the siren song in praise of the









