We’ve had quite a news cycle over the last week around the nation. From deadly tornadoes (our thoughts are with everyone affected); to a Royal wedding that provided a bit of distraction from more serious world events; to the assassination that has consumed the news the last two days; there is no shortage of news […]
Ah, April — that most unpredictable of months when it comes to weather, special elections, and DC special events. Our house is an older row house, so the warmer weather brings not just flowers in our garden but a few many-legged insects that appear (literally) out of the woodwork, scaring the bejeezus out of me […]
We’ve finally hit our stride as far as spring is concerned: the birds are chirping; the days are long and warm; and we have thunderstorm warnings scheduled for the rest of the week. Arbor Day is Friday, so you would do well to plant a tree or at the very least kiss a tree. The […]
There is no denying the magnificence and majestic beauty that the Yoshino cherry blossoms possess. Their near-white pinkness; the graceful bend of their branches; their soft, full canopies that bloom in these perfect clouds; and the ensuing shower of petals they leave in their wake are all incredible to witness, year after year– so much […]
This Friday, April 22, is the 41st observance of Earth Day. So please, go hug at least one tree. Go ahead. I’ll wait. Doesn’t that feel good? I’m guessing you didn’t just go squeeze a maple, but perhaps the thought behind the act was there. Hopefully you are one of the thousands of residents on […]