Tag Archives: spring

Spontaneous Spring

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

This past week of cold rainy days made me a little distressed that we would skip spring and go straight to summer. I am willing spring back for a couple weeks more by sharing some glorious glances of spring around … Continue reading →

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A weekend like Spring.

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Friday bridal brunch followed by errands and grading followed by a wedding welcome dinner where only two guests were willing to do what it took to stay warm. Christine and Craig’s wedding day with an early morning garden first look, … Continue reading →

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The first of many.

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

This past weekend Spring FINALLY decided to grace the DC area with her presence. I turned in my thesis Saturday afternoon (pause for a long happy sigh) which meant that Sunday felt especially relaxing. With the lovely weather we decided … Continue reading →

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The Harbingers of Spring…maybe.

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

Dear Spring, Hi there.  I know it’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other, but this is just a friendly note to say COME BACK NOW. Or else. I was pretty sure there for awhile that you were … Continue reading →

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Overwhelmed by PINK

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

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 →

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“Spring is like a perhaps hand”

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

SPRING IS HERE! True, given the super mild winter fact that winter didn’t ever actually come, this is less dramatic than usual. Still, I feel that spring’s arrival must be greeted with all caps to show our appreciation.  I am … Continue reading →

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May Day and Miniature Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

Posted on May 15, 2011 by

While at college, my roommate Bethany introduced me to that joy abundant that is the BBC miniseries. Nothing so calms the American soul as 4-6 hours spent watching our mother nation have perfectly scripted intrigue in period drama attire.  There … Continue reading →

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Some Favorite Things

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

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 →

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