Happy Birthday America!

“We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies…

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Cherry blossoms!

Good things come to those who wait. And DC has waited for cherry blossoms this year. And waited some more. At least it sure felt like it when there were days promising spring finally visiting…only to have those hopes frozen by a return of cold weather. Late possible snow storms…

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Virginia

I spent the last weekend in Virginia, hours outside of DC. Several years ago was my first time back and also the first time in a long while I’ve driven through much of VA. After all, it is a bit of a drive from DC. And I’d made a comment…

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cherry blossoms

It’s that time of year again! Although, given the cold this past weekend, one might not know it. Yes, it did snow Saturday night. I woke up early on Sunday and there was just a light dusting of snow outside my window. And of course it was gone very shortly…

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