United States Capitol, Washington, DC We started at the National Museum of American Indians today, a new one for me. Definitely did not have nearly enough time to do it justice. Hopefully, we will get back there. Loved the cafeteria. Lots of...
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A Girl with A Watering Can, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC We visited the National Gallery of Art today with Take Two. After studying Art History in France, Tanya is quite knowledgeable, which made a BIG difference, listening to her comments, in how...
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, DC A drizzly run to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial this morning. It still stuns me, no matter how many times I have been there, how many names there are on that Wall. Sobering, indeed. Fitting day for the feeling. Take...
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Washington Nationals Baseball Game, Washington, DC We went to the National Museum of American History this morning. What a GREAT timeline, including all of the Presidents, just outside the First Ladies exhibit. Some good ideas of our timeline J I...
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Big Red Bus Tour, Washington, DC Rode the 24-hour Big Red Bus Tour again with Lynn and Walter since we loved it so much! It was the perfect way to again see sooo much without wearing everyone out J Rode the Red (Patriot) Line and saw the Jefferson, MKJ, Jr.,...
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Ben Miles’ Eagle Scout Ceremony, Alexandria, VA We had the honor of witnessing Ben Miles as he was inducted into the Eagle Scout Court of Honor today, joining his brother, Will. Quite impressive…and a huge nod Stir and JM’s parenting. Love the Scout oath: “On my...
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The Washington Cathedral, Washington, DC I had forgotten much of the history of the cathedral—that the foundation stone was laid in 1907, yet it was not completed until 1990, four years after my high school Baccalaureate was held there! Beautiful, peaceful…I lit...
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Giant Pandas, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Washington, DC Day 2 of our 48-hour Hop On Hop Off Big Red Bus tour. What a great way to see SO much of the city! Got off at Union Station and Arlington National Cemetery yesterday and the National Cathedral and...
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Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA I am always in awe when I visit Arlington National Cemetery. Row after row of short white grave markers as far as I can see, in every direction. As neat and orderly as the men and women...
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The Butterfly Pavilion, Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC