January 25, 2021
For most of my life I’ve been in a rush, hurrying from one thing to the next, treating time like an enemy as if there was never enough of it. I’ve definitely slowed down in the past 15 years, but … Continue reading →
SA Snyder
January 24, 2021
Today took us to Mason Neck State Park, along Belmont Bay, part of the Potomac River. We’re big fans of hiking and do most of ours in the winter for two reasons: it’s much cooler and the leafless trees allow … Continue reading →
January 23, 2021
Temperatures plummeted today but the sun remained strong. Walked 3+ miles in one of my favorite places, Morven Park. Since moving to the East, 20 years ago now, I’ve been intrigued by this odd fruit produced by the osage orange … Continue reading →
January 22, 2021
Another still day, still inside. The calm is so welcome. I’m getting sleep. I have more confidence that our leaders will get covid under control, which is the primary concern on my mind, despite that we’ve been healthy and not … Continue reading →
January 21, 2021
I grew up in cold climates and have always loved the snow; always preferred being cool to hot (cue snarky comments about my temperate). But living in the Mid-Atlantic region for the past 20 years has cured me of my … Continue reading →
January 20, 2021
“Great day in the morning!” my grandfather you used to say. He meant different things by it: “Well, what d’ya know?” “Holy cow!” “Goodness gracious!” Today that phrase has been going through my head, and I’m using it to express … Continue reading →
January 19, 2021
My dad used to have this glass prism with his name on it sitting on his desk at work. Whenever I was in his office I would play with it, flashing it around to catch the sunlight and form rainbows. … Continue reading →
January 18, 2021
Happy Martin Luther King Day, a day of service. Because DC is locked down, I imagine few people were able to participate downtown, which some of my friends have done in the past. A lot of nonprofits and private citizens … Continue reading →
January 17, 2021
Ever since I began publishing my books and blogging more regularly, I’ve also had to step up my marketing game. I discovered—although I sorta already knew—that being an indie writer requires a lot of marketing… and knowing where the markets … Continue reading →
January 16, 2021
We haven’t been to the Oatlands estate in a few years, another place where we enjoy exploring the formal gardens. The gardens are smallish but mostly well kept. The box hedges have grown into small trees. Keeping boxwood properly trimmed—and … Continue reading →