In between D.C. and Rosslyn – in the Potomac River – is Teddy Roosevelt Island. It’s a quick little getaway from the hustle. The original: ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
Category Archives: Around DC
Promise of Spring
Spring is around the corner. I’ve been told. Remembering springs of old. The original: (I’m kinda loving the pink in the pic above. Dreamy…) ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
Gold Star
WWII – gold stars – honoring those Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice. Each star represents 100 fallen. I took my Spark lens by LensBaby into DC for a minute today (I can’t wait for the weather to warm up a bit!). These stars are one of my favorite parts of any of the monuments andContinue reading “Gold Star”
Act Up – Berlin Wall #2
A section of the Berlin Wall on display at the Newseum in Washington D.C. The Newseum has great exhibits. When we went several years ago they had a large section of the Berlin Wall on display. Yesterday’s picture was taken during the same trip to the Newseum as the one below. Such a fascinating exhibit,Continue reading “Act Up – Berlin Wall #2”
Fall of the Wall. . .?
I’ve been learning a little about composition in an online class I have been watching the last two days. The class was on family photography, photojournalism style. I like the composition of this photo. It’s not perfect, but I love how Reagan’s chin is pointing to the words “Fall of the Wall” and she’s lookingContinue reading “Fall of the Wall. . .?”
Homeschool – Fitting in field trips
One of my desires in homeschooling, and passions in life, is to get out and see the world. Homeschooling gives you so many freedoms, so why stay cooped up inside the house with noses buried in books? I actually don’t know many homeschoolers that do that, but I always feel like I’m not doing enoughContinue reading “Homeschool – Fitting in field trips”
Not So SAHM 