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Overwhelmed by PINK
Pink is the color of spring in DC. I suppose that pink is a common spring color, but I have never been as overwhelmed by its presence as I have this year in DC. Obviously, everyone thinks of the pink … Continue reading
Eastern Market
When Rachel was visiting a couple weeks ago, the weekend of the race and shower, we took Sunday evening for a long walk through Eastern Market. (And yes, I am drawing that one weekend of fun into multiple posts. It … Continue reading
Autumn Anger
I have never resented a fall as much as this one. Don’t misunderstand me – it has been beautiful. James keeps on moaning that it isn’t as beautiful as it was last year, but I disagree. Fall on Capital Hill … Continue reading
Living in Color
I can’t resist color. I have to move towards it, have to reorient myself to be closer to things that are vibrant. My favorite part of living in DC is running through the Capital Hill district and seeing all the … Continue reading
Genève
One of my very favorite Parisians moved to Geneva this past year and I decided there was no way I could pass through Paris without taking the extra trek to see her. Plus, ever since seeing The Sound of Music … Continue reading
Pleasant Company
I don’t know how Paris can not rub off and make someone artsy. Everything about the city screams artistic inspiration. As you walk through the streets you walk among art, among buildings that testify to centuries of changing artistic styles … Continue reading
Summer Goals
Summer is here. True, there are those purists who claim that summer starts sometime in mid June. But those people have forgotten the youthful truth that summer begins the second that you exit school on the last day. To be … Continue reading
Easter in Arizona
These last couple weeks of the semester have found me with almost no time offer any updates from my life. My evenings are consumed with final grades, end of the year functions, trying to find an affordable apartment in DC … Continue reading
Some Favorite Things
Being a teacher is officially the best job in the world. Yes, I sometimes hate grading, grow tired of students who want to know when they will ever use French (“You might not . . . that’s why it’s called … Continue reading
Primary Colors and Prime Ministers
“I cannot pretend to be impartial about the colors. I rejoice with the brilliant ones, and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns.” – Winston Churchill I don’t actually remember learning the color wheel. I am sure that at some … Continue reading
