D.C.

S and I have been in Washington, D.C. since Tuesday. Not a lot of time to write, but here are some pictures from our fabulous trip so far:   S and I in front of the Capitol Building, with the Christmas tree and Washington Monument behind us.   S in the National Portrait Gallery.  …

Stained Glass People

(Stained glass in the National Museum of Art in Washington DC) I love stained glass. I love how tiny pieces of color come together to make something larger, something intricate and vibrant. I love how dramatically different the art appears in different lighting. I love how detailed it can be – just pieces of colored…

Carpe diem, YOLO, and Opportunistic

  On Monday night last week, S and I received an invitation to visit Washington DC. On Friday morning, we were in the car and on our way. Though our work situations have changed in the last couple of months, our income has not varied much (read as, “we are still poor“).   (WWII Memorial…