The ratification of the Treaty of Paris at the Maryland State House in January of 1784 officially ended the Revolutionary War and established the United States as an independent nation. My family loves history and visiting sites like this. It wasn’t until I was an adult and moved to Germany that history really became fascinatingContinue reading “End of the War”
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Walking in George’s Footsteps
This was taken during a previous January – one that was much colder than it is now in Miami. We were in Annapolis, MD touring the State House. This is the oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use, dating back to 1772. In it is the room where George Washington resigned his military commission inContinue reading “Walking in George’s Footsteps”
Leisurely Float down the Potomac
Riverbend Park is a small area north of Great Falls Park in Northern Virginia. If it’s ever too crowded at Great Falls, head up to Riverbend! I started out by making the original more dynamic by increasing the usual sliders: contrast, clarity, vibrance (just a tad). But I wanted to add some character to theContinue reading “Leisurely Float down the Potomac”
Not So SAHM 