Inspired.

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Susan

I took a week off from RL and escaped to one of my favorite places. The house that I stayed in inspired me beyond words – to the point where I left with more clarity than ever on how I want to live my life.

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Summer 2008: things to look forward to

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Susan

looking forward to:

evenings by the pool
reading great books
hikes in the mountains
grilling on my deck
weekend mini adventures
pomegranate margaritas with my friendly neighbor
spending time with my children and my niece
harry & the potters show @ the black cat in DC
watching my garden bloom
cooking with herbs that I grow
planning my trip to Scotland
shopping at the farmers market
taking great photos with [...]

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Thankful for Thirty: Day 3: September dayz

Posted on September 18, 2007 by Susan

Today was absolutely incandescent. Something about the clear sky combined with September sun and crisp air makes me feel so alive again, like I have come out of hibernation from the opressive heat and humidity that Virginia serves up in the summer time. I feel whole again when the weather is like this, my spirit renewed [...]

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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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Lazy Summer Days

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Susan

My 8 year-old and her buddy are planning to start a punk-rock band. When I told them they would have to buy instruments, they decided to have an iced tea stand to make money. It was about 100 degrees outside but they were determined…

If you look closely at the picture, you will see “Iced Tea [...]

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