“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…
The other week I had the opportunity to sit at a book talk and signing with Khaled Hosseini, who is out on tour promoting his new book And the Mountains Echoed. Hosseini is a phenomenal writer. I’ve read his other two books and was very emotionally engaged in the story,…
Over the Memorial Day weekend, I visited Pioneer Plaza…for the first time. I know, I know. But in all fairness, I have lived out of TX for a little over a decade, and before that, well, okay. There may not be a good answer. Regardless of that, I’ve seen a…
A few days before my move from DC, I did something I’ve wanted to do for a long time: the Potomac Cruise and visit to Mount Vernon. And with no cruises scheduled for Monday, I lucked out. Initially I planned for Monday, but when I saw Monday wasn’t an option,…
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…
My sister visited the other weekend and it was a great, full weekend of DC fun. She’s been here a few times before, so the focus wasn’t so much on visiting each of the monuments and checking in at the museums. But as I explained it to one of my…