One of my favorite places in the world
monticello Originally uploaded by Forceofhobbit Monticello in September.
Uber-geeky holiday wish list
I was recently asked about my holiday wish list. My mature, responsible self tried to respond with pleas for world peace and an end to poverty. My selfish, all-about-me self responded with this: I like themes – this year it's all very Jeffersonian: Book: Thomas Jefferson's Scrapbooks: Poems of Nation, Family and Romantic Love Collected... Continue Reading →
cVille Community Garden
When I stay at the English Inn in cVille, I often meander around the community gardens next door... There is a secret (and magic) garden behind every gate.
Longwood Gardens Spring 2009
Little D and I went to PA on Saturday - it was a beautiful, hot, sunny day. Longwood was beautiful - complete with tree houses and an Arbor Day celebration. The water gardens were under construction though - and we were sad to miss it. It was also a bit early in the season so... Continue Reading →
escapes
Some photos I took
Inspired.
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.
13 things about me
I don't watch much TV - in particular major networks. Well - it's mainly crime dramas and reality shows that make me cringe. If possible, I don't watch or the news - it's depressing. I figure that I am online so much and will find out what I need to know eventually anyway. I live in the DC... Continue Reading →
Brief escape to Shenandoah National Park
This past Sunday, my daughter and I escaped to one of the most beautiful places on earth. We talked, walked, picnic'd on million-year-old rocks, sang songs, and layed in the grass under the cool sky.
Summer 2008: things to look forward to
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... Continue Reading →