The Supreme Court, Washington, DC Ally and I went to the Supreme Court with Monica and Lucia. There is such an aura in that big, impressive building! We decided we felt as if we were either REALLY important…or in A LOT of trouble! Hoping to go back to hear...
The Constitution, National Archives, Washington, DC We were so sad to say ‘so long’ to the Take Two crew. What a tremendous time we had with them! So much socializing this weekend: Dinner at Didi’s, chili and a bonfire with the Lynch clan, and lunch with...
National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, VA Managed to get all 8 of us out to the Udvar-Hazy Center today via public transportation. What fun…WOW!! The place is enormous. Mom and Granddaddy would LOVE that place. I wonder if...
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...
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...
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.,...
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...
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...
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...
The Butterfly Pavilion, Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC