Thanks for the cherry-blossom pics, which still give me a pang! I quite understand about kids' stuff tethering you to home. The odd thing is, once they're out of the house, that's the stuff you miss most. :)
I'll look forward to your impressions whenever you do get back to DC. Meanwhile, Happy Mother's Day. One of my kids is coming into town to spend 2 whole days with me, one-on-one. Hooray!
Hi! No, we didn't make it this year. I have a 17 yr old daughter, who is a Junior in HS. Her schedule sort of dictates our lives right now. She's the reason we went to the Inauguration - she was invited as a student ambassador. This year, academically, will have the most impact on her college quest, so we stayed put so she could study, and keep up with her extra-curricular activities. Once she flies the coop, we'll have more freedom to see the finer things in life, like those wonderful cherry blossoms!
Remember me? With Spring finally arrived here in Western NY, I was missing all the more the cherry blossoms and lush blooms of DC and my former, lovely walkways in Washington Channel Park, and that reminds me: Did you and your family get back to DC for the Cherry Blossom Festival this year?
Yep, sounds like you made it to my little park, all right. You're entirely welcome, Scoop. I'm delighted everything went so well and that your family had such a good time. I hope you do go back this spring. Washington is breathtaking when the cherry blossoms are out, especially the Tidal Basin. That phenomenal view of the Jefferson Memorial! And after that, the flowers bloom in succeeding waves, thanks to vision and hard work of Lady Bird Johnson. I've never seen Spring look prettier than in DC and along the surrounding highways. Also, the National Gallery and several other museums time their big, blow-out exhibitions with the Cherry Blossom Festival. After the inaugural crowds, you'll be a pro at handling all the people! I agree: the spirit of unity and brotherhood was palpable even through my TV screen.
Blessings,
cid
Thanks for the cherry-blossom pics, which still give me a pang! I quite understand about kids' stuff tethering you to home. The odd thing is, once they're out of the house, that's the stuff you miss most. :)
I'll look forward to your impressions whenever you do get back to DC. Meanwhile, Happy Mother's Day. One of my kids is coming into town to spend 2 whole days with me, one-on-one. Hooray!
Blessings always,
cid
Remember me? With Spring finally arrived here in Western NY, I was missing all the more the cherry blossoms and lush blooms of DC and my former, lovely walkways in Washington Channel Park, and that reminds me: Did you and your family get back to DC for the Cherry Blossom Festival this year?
Hope you and yours are well and happy.
Blessings,
cid
How was your trip? Were you able to get over to my little park? Hope everyone had a good time, and I'm looking forward to hearing about it.