White House Market Day Is Back!

May 17th, 2013
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YAY!!! The farmer’s market near the White House is now open for business on Thursdays and I’m so happy that fresh fruits and veggies are close to my office, ready to be picked and enjoyed.
I’m so proud of myself! I took these pics myself!
As I arrived today, there was almost a party atmosphere at the market today around 1 pm.  When I walked to the market area, which is one block from the White House (www.freshfarmmarkets.org), there were almost 200 people shopping and sampling local produce.  People were spilling out of their office buildings, shaking off … Read More

Aer Lingus — Take Us Away

May 2nd, 2013
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Ireland’s Scenic Coastline You know when you discover something for yourself and you can’t wait to share it with your friends? Well, that’s the way I feel about Ireland. I haven’t been back to Ireland for years but I will never forget the trip that I made with my husband.  Fantastic and magical from beginning to end.  I was very sad to leave. And now one of my sisters and her husband are flying to Ireland today and I’m so envious! I am also excited for them for I know that once they land in Dublin tomorrow they will forget… Read More

Comfort Dogs

January 28th, 2013
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“Charlie”  They say that dogs can sense when people need comforting. And when dogs feel a person’s fatigue, sadness or loneliness, it is in their nature to give companionship and sometimes entertainment to the person in need. I have been watching the generous spirit of a new puppy named Charlie who has joined the family of one of my sisters.  Charlie is full of so much energy and love and he just can’t wait for someone to hold him and play with him.  Charlie is a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel and he has an uncanny sixth sense about which person… Read More