Goodreads 2013 Reading Challenge
“So many books, so little time.” ― Frank Zappa Today, I signed up for the Goodreads 2013 Reading Challenge with a goal to read 50 books by the end of the year. This is 10 books more than my usual goal and includes…
A Letter to My Sister on Her Birthday
“For there is no friend like a sister In calm or stormy weather; To cheer one on the tedious way, To fetch one if one goes astray, To lift one if one totters down, To strengthen whilst one stands” ― Christina Rossetti A…
Chinese New Year Celebrations
Living in Washington, DC, offers some unique opportunities such as attending the Chinese New Year Celebrations hosted by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs Office at the National Building Museum. Aaron was invited to attend and I got to go along….
Banana Bars w/ Cream Cheese Frosting
You know, when you see a ‘good deal’ at the grocery store, you are tempted to stock up on it. Sometimes that is a good thing and sometimes, not so much. In my case, I am sure it was a good thing…
A Writing Exercise – Self-Imposed
“Almost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts. You need to start somewhere.” ― Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life My writing, however, tends to stop right after its first terrible effort 🙂 I have realized over the course…
Great Falls, VA
It was gorgeous and sunny earlier today, so to make the best of it, Aaron and I decided to take in the beauty of nature that surrounds us. We live about thirty minutes away from Great Falls, VA, and have never visited…
