on the potomac

 

You know how sometimes you find yourself going along through life, executing your daily routine and dreaming of all the big plans you have for future happiness and enjoyment?  So often I am in that kind of rut and don't even realize it.  When it finally does come to my attention, I find the best cure is to take a different look at where I am.  Sometimes I just need reminding that life is happening right now and there is no time like the present to enjoy.  

So, I'm undertaking an informal project for this little blog.  I'm going to go out there and re-discover the place I'm so lucky to be living in.  The DC area has so much to offer and I want to make sure I get as much out of this experience as possible.  

My first day of photography was Friday, on some unexpected leisure time.  I dropped the pup off at her training in Old Town Alexandria and then walked the few blocks down towards the waterfront and happened upon "Founders Park."  Just a little patch of grass and trees on the banks of the Potomac. It was beautiful in the morning light and I appreciated the time I had to sit on a park bench and take it in.  I like that people treat the river kind of like you would the ocean... lots of boats and seafood and you get that kind of "salty" flavor to the areas of town on the river.  Perhaps my next "mini adventure" should be to find some fresh seafood already!

a weekend away

I'm home and recuperating from a weekend trip to Williamsburg, VA this weekend.  It was quick and I seemed to spend an inordinate time sitting in traffic (I'll never get used to that around here), but it sure was fun!

There's nothing quite like sipping your morning coffee outdoors and admiring the early light streaming through the surrounding trees. I love those few moments before everyone else is awake and moving around ~ no sounds but the birds and insects ~ so nice.

Maria's six-year-old son took this shot of me and Beulah.  I think now I've reached the ripe old age of 32 I should allow no photos taken prior to coffee, shower, lip gloss...

We promised the kid a trip to the beach and there was no way he wasn't going.  Whereupon we {foolishly} followed directions from a local to the one that was "right down the road a ways."  An hour later we finally managed to get to the James River; there was much rejoicing. 

To my amazement, there was this huge oak tree up the bank from the river with acorns the size of a silver dollar.  I loved that you could enjoy the shade of an oak tree and look out over this extremely large, brackish river.  Beautiful.

Even the drive home was pretty.  Every state/country I've lived in has something special about it, something to love.  Virginia is truly a beautiful state.  I take the older highways whenever possible in order to see the countryside better.  It's always worth the extra half hour you spend winding along.

What a weekend.  I wish I could have stayed longer and will certainly have to return to see more of the historical stuff.  However, I got a little glimpse of it and will share it with you tomorrow.  For now, enjoy the trees!

the garden of virginia

I've said it before and I'll say it again - Virginia is gorgeous in the Spring! Every day there is a new flower popping out to say good morning! Here's a little taste of what Beulah and I are seeing right now on our daily morning walk:

Isn't it pretty? This state never ceases to amaze me when it comes to green grass and trees and flowers everywhere, all the time! It makes me feel like a whiner wishing for the beach so much! Hands down, this is the prettiest Spring I've seen in a long time.

a walk in the park

Good morning Greene family! Happy Labor Day!

Despite the fact that I have had to work all weekend, it has been a lovely one! The weather has cooled off here quite a bit and I am loving it. These photos are from me and Beulah's morning excursion to the park yesterday. Maybe this is the start of the Autumn season? I sure hope so!