Posts Tagged: washington dc

Parking My Heart

December 18th, 2015
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christmas-bicycles

Hey there Resilient Readers!

Today’s post may seem at first to be just a simple story about a bike shop in my hometown of Washington, DC.

But it’s really about so much more.

I want to share this wonderful story with you because it reminds me of the compelling message found in the classic Frank Capra Christmas movie, It’s A Wonderful Life: one person really can make a difference.

Today’s bike story is a real life example of what happens when one person gets involved in their community and the difference they can make for others who are looking … Read More

Here Comes The Sun

March 12th, 2013
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Sunrise By the Washington Monument Here comes the sun (doo doo doo doo) Here comes the sun, and I say It’s all right Little darling, it’s been a long cold lonely winter Little darling, it feels like years since it’s been here Here comes the sun Here comes the sun, and I say It’s all right ~The Beatles How are you doing now that we are on Daylight Savings Time? Yeah!!! I’m so glad it’s here!!  Winter seemed to have so many fits and starts this year — chilly, snow then warmth, then cold again — I think we really… Read More

Remembering Sept. 11th

September 11th, 2012
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One of the reflecting pools at the World Trade Center memorial site in New York City Eleven years ago today, on the crisp and clear autumn morning of September 11, 2001 in New York City and Washington, DC, people went about the business of getting ready to lead their lives. In both cities, people were unaware of the destruction ahead.  People said good-bye to their loved ones and left for work.  They started another day in the one place where they wanted to do their jobs and raise their families. But it was not to be.  Almost 3,000 people died… Read More