Mr. Jefferson, I presume…
Living in this area for 14 years, I have compiled a list of top daytrip destinations. The #1 seed on that list has always been Charlottesville, Virginia, and more particularly, Thomas Jefferson’s home at Monticello. It wasn’t until this last [...]
Virginia is for <3ers
Kris and I traveled down to central Virginia on Friday evening for a weekend with my sister and brother-in-law. All the I-95 traffic was worth it: we had a new doggie nephew to meet! Martin, the crazy pup Saturday Hiking [...]
One Foot in Front of the Other
On December 30th, the last Sunday of 2007, we went on a walk. It was not an extraordinary walk – aside from being in the glorious surroundings, of course, not to be underestimated – but a simple walk of about [...]
Fiber Culture
There was not as much colonial fiber culture in Williamsburg as I was hoping for – then again, maybe I expect more than the average person. I saw a sign for a weaving demonstration by a colonial re-enactor, but since [...]
Little Bits of History
It is funny how living in the DC area can “desensitize” you to historical landmarks and events. I pass over historical sites every day (then again, we all do…) and while I realize what they are, I don’t really think [...]
Where I Roam