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While I’m certainly not a National Geographic photographer, I’m starting to feel like one these last couple mornings. Again this AM while on a bike ride, I came across a doe and her three cute fawns. While usually very cautious and skittish with little ones around, this doe was exceptionally calm and seeming not bothered [...]
Have you ever wondered about the lonely life of a lighthouse keeper?
After a 30-minute boat ride out to one of the most beautiful lighthouses on the East Coast, the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, you’ll be treated to a rare tour and history of the lighthouse led by docents from the Annapolis Maritime Museum. You’ll experience the feel of [...]
I haven’t posted a Photo of the Week recently. A couple weeks ago, I watched one of the season’s best sunsets yet. Even the geese (lower right) enjoyed it.
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This morning, while on a bike ride through some of my favorite local woods, I surprisingly came face-to-nose with a small herd of deer; a buck, two does and a two very cute fawns who were all casually feeding just a couple feet off the edge of the bike path.
The buck cautiously eyed me for [...]
One of my favorite guilty pleasures is enjoying a chilly glass (or two) of champagne. I also love to visit many of the champagne producers in the Napa Valley and Sonoma county when I travel to see my family in California.
But there are so many types and styles of sparkling wines and champagnes. While the [...]
Despite the fact that only a couple of the original five New York Dolls are still alive (two died from drug overdoses), here’s a chance to see one of rock’s truly influential and wild bands.
Call them pre-punk, proto-glam, or just high-energy with a “style” of their own, the Dolls influenced the future sounds of [...]
It’s time for another Carnival of Cities that spans the globe, this one hosted by Jul of This non-American Life.
For a taste of global life and travel, check out some of the post.
Grace posts about the man-made Palm-shaped island in Dubai.
Mary Jo tells us about the opening festivities of a new bridge connecting Tacoma, Washington to Gig Harbor.
Moving [...]
The the July edition of Travel + Leisure magazine Virginia and its 130+ wineries were named as one of the five “up-and-coming” wine regions in the world and as such, the only American location to receive that distinction.
The article Wine-Lover’s Guide: 5 Wine Regions to Visit Now focused on five of the most promising [...]
If you’re a fan of Clint Eastwood or spaghetti westerns, check out the outdoor film series, Crystal Screen Hang’em High Clint Eastwood Summer Film Festival every Monday evening in Arlington.
Bring a blanket and picnic, and enjoy a big screen production.
July 16 - High Plains Drifter
July 23 - Joe Kidd
July 30 - A Fistfull of Dollars
August [...]
If you missed the DC fireworks over the July 4th holiday, here’s a quick clip.
Click here to watch.
Clip courtesy of AP / AOL.
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