We kicked off our Christmas festivities this year by taking in the sights and sounds of two annual Alexandria traditions—The Scottish Christmas Walk Parade and The Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade. What was also very exciting was that we were able to…
“We defend and we build a way of life, not for America alone, but for all mankind.” — Franklin Delano Roosevelt What other building shows the way of life in all its splendor than the U.S. Capitol. On Friday, Aaron…
The gorgeous views at Sky Meadows were not the only attraction we soaked in yesterday. On the grounds of the park stood the historic Mount Bleak House. Aaron and I were lucky to find Bud, our tour guide, alone and…
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you…
“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” ― Marcus Tullius Cicero I couldn’t agree more with Cicero! Now, if I could only find my missing green thumb 🙂 Last Friday, Aaron surprised me with tickets…
“If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange these apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these…
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Yolanda
