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Tour and Tea at the Washington National Cathedral, DC


On September 29, 1907, foundation stone was laid for the Washington National Cathedral after President Theodore Roosevelt presented the ground breaking ceremony to a crowd of more than 20,000 people.  This cathedral was built to be a nation’s cathedral, a … Continue reading

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Lunch and Rich History on Capitol Hill, DC


Spending the afternoon on Capitol Hill can be a wonderful experience!  First off, you’ll be spending your day amidst the flowers in one of the largest historic districts in the United States.  Capitol Hill is home to The United States … Continue reading

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Bethesda, Maryland


Ah, an afternoon or evening in Downtown Bethesda makes for a wonderful walk about, you can eat, shop, catch a movie and wine taste all within a few city blocks around Bethesda Ave. Start your tour with lunch or dinner … Continue reading

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Downtown Frederick, Maryland


Today I drove north, I followed I-270 through the suburbs of Rockville, Gaithersburg and Germantown.  I drove out past civilization until I came up over the last hill in the highway to get a glimpse of the valley that is Frederick, Maryland. … Continue reading

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Southern Virginia Part Two


Sorry for the delay in posting this week, my husband had to go back down to Lynchburg, VA and I once again, was able to join him:)  I was a little worried that I’d find myself with nothing to do … Continue reading

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Heading South, a trip to Lynchburg, VA.


Follow Route 29 for four hours south of DC and you will roll into the city of Lynchburg, Virginia.  Having just driven all that way one would think that you’d want to nestle in and nap for a while…..not I!!! … Continue reading

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Living Healthier and Happier makes life more Beautiful


I was inspired to write this posting because of the people in my lives who always strive to make themselves better!!!  I write this for all of you who inspire me, everyday, in different ways, and I want to share … Continue reading

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Wine Tasting and Antiques Galore in Leesburg, VA.


How does this kind of day sound to you…in fact, there’s so much to do, you might just make a weekend of it!!! You pick up your favorite person or people and take a drive about an hour northwest of … Continue reading

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The National Christmas Tree and DC


A month long, yearly holiday tradition started in 1923, a visit to the National Christmas Tree is a must for those that live near or far.  Journalist, Editor and Engineer, Frederick Morris Feiker had the idea to decorate and light the first National … Continue reading

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A Day in Hume, Virginia


Founded in 1848 as Barbee’s Crossroads, Hume Virginia was later named after the Hume Family who lived there.  Home to commerce, blacksmithing, farming, cattle moving and wine making, Hume takes you back to the past, to a simpler time.  Prepare for a … Continue reading

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