This morning I went blackberry picking at Homestead Farm in Poolesville, Maryland. I came home with blackberries, yellow peaches and tomatoes. Yummy !!!!!
Their web site is : www.Homestead-Farm.net
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Blackberry Picking at Homestead Farm - July 31, 2011
This morning I went blackberry picking at Homestead Farm in Poolesville, Maryland. I came home with blackberries, yellow peaches and tomatoes. Yummy !!!!!
Their web site is : www.Homestead-Farm.net
Saturday, July 30, 2011
"Balance" - Fiber Art and Haiku - July 30, 2011
Look at how you stand...
Life is full of challenges...
Maintain your balance...
I designed and made this fiber art piece to go with a haiku about balance. I used cotton fabric, fancy yarn and shells on this piece.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Large Elephant Ear Plant in Small Side Garden - July 29, 2011
I took this photo of the large elephant ear plant in my other small side garden. A friend gave me bulbs for this plant. Now I have many bulbs to replant every spring.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
At the Zoo in Washington DC - July 28,. 2011
I was at the zoo in Washington DC today. I enjoyed the elephants and the cheetahs. .
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Riding the Aqua Bus Across Long Beach Harbor - July 27, 2011
I took this photo a few weeks ago when I was in Long Beach , California. I took the boat back across the harbor to the Queen Mary.
Moving Sidewalk Under the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC - July 26, 2011
I took this photo today of the moving sidewalk under the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. The sidewalk connects the National Gallery of Art to the Museum of Modern Art and goes under a city street. The lights twinkle and move to put on a "light show" as you are moved along on the sidewalk.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Civil War Re-Enactors at the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Manassas/Bull Run - July 25, 2011
I took this photo at the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Manassas / Bull Run in Manassas , Virginia this past weekend. She made this dress herself and had come from Ohio to participate in the reenactment.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
150th Re-Enactment of the Civil War Battle of Manassas/Bull Run - July 24, 2011
I took this photo when I went to the 150th re-enactment of the Civil War Battle of Manassas / Bull Run at the Manassas battlefield in Manassas, Va. today. It was wonderful and so interesting seeing how and where the battle took place. I live about 30 minutes from the battlefield and the temperature was in the 90s today. It was very realistic - hot and dusty.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Lord Baltimore Hibiscus - July 23, 2011
I took this photo of the Lord Baltimore Hibiscus in my side garden. It comes back every year and gets fuller and fuller. I've shared the seeds with all of my friends. The flowers are about 6" across.
Manassas Civil War Military Parade in Manassas, Va. - July 22, 2011
I went to the Manassas Civil War Military parade in Manassas, Virginia to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Manassas / Bull Run .
Fish Tank at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, Ca. - July 21, 2011
I took this photo of a fish tank inside the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California a few weeks ago. The colors of the fish were wonderful.
Sun Shining Down on the Queen Mary - July 20, 2011
When I was standing on the top deck of the Queen Mary, I looked up and took this photo of the brilliant sunshine.
Moon Rising Over Long Beach, Ca. - July 19, 2011
On the same evening that I took the photo ( July 14th ) of the sunset on Long Beach, California, I turned around and instantly took this photo of the moon rising over Long Beach. It was the most beautiful sight - seeing the sun set and the moon rising at the same time.
Sunshine on the Smokestack of the Queen Mary - July 18, 2011
When I was on the top deck of the Queen Mary in Long Beach, Ca., I took this close-up photo of one of it's three smokestacks.
Corridor to the Staterooms on The Queen Mary - July 17, 2011
When I stayed on the Queen Mary a few weeks ago, it was breathtaking to turn the corner and walk down the corridor the first time. The detail in the workmanship was beautiful. I stayed in the Churchill Suite.
Boating and Tubing at Leesylvania State Park in Northern Virginia - July 16, 2011
I went boating and tubing with friends on their boat at Leesylvania State park in northern Virginia. It was a lot of fun.
"Extra" in Hollywood, California - July 15, 2011
When I was in southern California a few weeks ago, I was at "The Grove" in Hollywood, California. They film the show "Extra" there. I got to be an extra on the set with a lot of other fans. The host of the show is Mario Lopez. When they took a break, they let us get our photos taken with the microphone. It was a lot of fun to see how they produce the TV show.
Long Beach, California Sunset - July 14, 2011
After driving to the end of Long Beach, California., I got to enjoy this wonderful sunset. It was beautiful.
Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, Ca. - July 13, 2011
When I was in Long Beach, California a few weeks ago, I took this photo outside of the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
The Queen Mary - July 12, 2011
When I was in Long Beach, California all last week, I stayed on the Queen Mary in the Churchill Suite. It was truly luxurious . I took this photo of the ship .
Monday, July 11, 2011
Deck Flowers - July 11, 2011
This is a photo of the flowers on my back deck. They have really filled in and grown since I first posted a photo of them on May 3rd. They are really in full bloom now.
Sunset Through the Trees - July 10, 2011
I took this photo when the sun was setting behind the trees. We were sitting by a friend's pool, enjoying the evening. It was so brilliant.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Smithsonian Castle in Washington DC - July 9, 2011
The last time I was in Washington DC, I took this photo of the Smithsonian Castle. I love going into the city to the museums.
Mexican Sunflower - July 8, 2011
This is a photo of a Mexican Sunflower from the black eyed Susan family in my side garden. I love the vibrant colors.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Orangutang at the National Zoo in Washington DC - July 7, 2011
The last time I was at the National Zoo in Washington DC, I took this photo of the orangutang. I love the look in his eyes.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Prairie Dogs at the National Zoo in Washington DC - July 6, 2011
I took this photo of the prairie dogs at the National Zoo in Washington DC last month. They were fascinating to watch.
Rocker Troll - July 5, 2011
I took this photo of my other troll doll that a friend gave me . He's a rock star.
Old Glory at the Washington Monument - July 4, 2011
I took this photo of a flag at the Washington Monument a few weeks ago. It was a bright sunny day.
Yellow Balloons #265 by Martin Creed exhibited in Dallas, Tx.. - July 3, 2011
I took this photo of the Yellow Balloon #265 by Martin Creed that was exhibited at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, Texas. I got to go into the exhibit and move among the balloons and try to find my way back to the door. It was a new experience and each balloon was 16 inches in diameter.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
View of the Jefferson Memorial From the Top of the Washington Monument - July 2, 2011
I took this photo of the Jefferson Memorial from the top of the Washington Monument in Washington DC. It is always fun to go to the top of the monument and take photos of the city from above.
"Big Pink" Sculpture at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, Tx. - July 1, 2011
I took this photo of the "Big Pink" sculpture in front of the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, Texas. I loved their outdoor sculpture garden and their special downstairs exhibit by artist Martin Creed. I especially loved going into his room of orange balloons and finding my way back to the door. You can see his orange balloon a the following web site.
http://www.nashersculpturecenter.org/Exhibitions/Sightings/Martin-Creed
"Stream" haiku and Fiber Art - June 30, 2011
It runs through the land...
Gurgling in the sunlight...
Cool and refreshing...
Lotus Lily at Green Spring Garden Park - June 29, 2011
I took this photo of a lotus lily in Green Spring Garden Park in Alexandria, Virginia, in their large lily pond. I try to get there a few times a year to walk through their different gardens.
Ceiling Inside the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington DC - June 28, 2011
I took this photo inside the gift shop at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington DC. It had a lot of detail and was beautiful. I always enjoy going there and watching them print the money.
Komodo Dragon at the National Zoo in Washington DC - June 27, 2011
I took this photo of the komodo dragon at the National Zoo in Washington DC. He is "fierce" looking and was very long.
Lamb's Ear - June 26, 2011
This is some of the lamb's ear plant in my side garden. It is soft and fuzzy and gets tiny purple flowers on top.
Global Smurf Day - June 25, 2011
I took this photo of a few of the Smurfs in my very large collection. When we lived in Germany for three years in the late 1970s, we lived about forty minutes from the Smurf factory. It was very easy to collect the Smurfs for my son.
Buddha in the Crow Museum of Asian Art in Dallas, Texas - June 24, 2011
I took this photo of a large carved Buddha in the Crow Museum of Asian Art in Dallas, Texas. It was very tall and beautify carved.
Dallas Museum of Art - June 23, 2011
I took this photo in front of the Dallas Museum of Art in Dallas, Texas. The exhibits in the museum were wonderful. I loved it.
Dallas Texas Sunrise - June 22, 2011
I took this photo of the Dallas, Texas sunrise. You can see the reflection of the sun on the tall buildings.
Sunset at the Washington Monument in Washington DC - June 21, 2011
I took this photo at the Washington Monument at sunset in Washington DC. We had just gone up into the monument to look out over the city.
Butterfly Garden at Brookside Garden in Wheaton, Md. - June 20, 2011
This photo was taken in the butterfly garden in Brookside Garden in Wheaton, Maryland. There are hundreds of butterflies fluttering all around.
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