Thankful for Thirty: Day 13: Autumn in my neighborhood

Posted on October 21, 2007 by Susan

I snapped a few photos on Saturday – fall colors are at their best right now. Here is the tree in front of my house:

Every year at this time I fall in love with Virginia all over again. Seems like things are so much more vivid and alive this time of year.

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Thankful for Thirty: Day 8: home

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Susan

My home is far from perfect. Most of the time it’s a mess and it needs major TLC. Nonetheless it is the place that I am happy to return to, it is comfortable and just big enough to give us all breathing room. Rather than focus on all of the things about my home that [...]

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A brief escape: Hillwood Museum & Gardens

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Susan

A few of us escaped from work today to check out a beautiful estate/museum nearby, Hillwood Museum & Gardens.
Marjorie Merriweather Post acquired Hillwood in 1955 and created a series of pleasure gardens for her leisure and the entertainment of her guests.  Being that this is only 1 mile away from the office, we enjoyed a [...]

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I don’t want much

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Susan

Just this house…

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