Art Display in Rose Park

Washington, DC, is replete with beauty. These pictures are from a display in Rose Park (mostly between M Street and P Street) by artist, Kiril Jeliazkov. There are 81 panels to see and will only be available until June 7, 2018. Check out this write-up in the Georgetowner. 

Elimination Diet Day 16 and Running in 70-Degree Weather

Good day, overall. Who cannot be happy when the sun is shining and it's 70 degrees outside in February? No treadmill today. I went to 7-Eleven and had black vanilla coffee with cinnamon. It was OK. The best part about getting coffee there is that it breaks up my long morning run at the half-way point. Since it is not super sweet and creamy, I don't drink it as fast...so this delays my run a bit, but less running and more walking is not a bad thing. Tonight, I had no energy to run home; so it was a very slow jog, alternating with walking--all the while, enjoying the weather. I introduced onion powder and really enjoyed it on my chicken wings, avocado, broccoli, and cabbage all wrapped up in Romaine lettuce leaves. I think my taste buds may be changing slightly; the roasted broccoli and raw cabbage seemed sweeter tonight.

Check out the picture of the US Capitol and one of my favorite houses in Georgetown. I want a flag with a heart on it.

Elimination Diet Day 13 and Running Cold

We have had a long stretch of chilly mornings. Today was no different; half-dreadmill, half-outside workout. Although I didn't have a reaction, eating dinner at 9:30 pm last night and then going to bed was not the best idea. I woke up constipated and feeling full. Too busy to add anything new today--same safe turkey, avocado, lettuce, cabbage, green beans, lots of olives for breakfast.

Elimination Diet Day 12 and Running - TGIF

I ran this morning through Georgetown, snapping some pictures of rivalries Sprinkles Cupcakes and Georgetown Cupcake. While I am not a consumer of these products, my peeps much prefer Georgetown Cupcake.

Today, I introduced basil. I flavored my ground turkey burgers liberally with it (and salt, oregano, pepper). I met with my nutritionist; I was so proud to show him my spreadsheet with ALL the info he ever wanted and MORE (nerd alert, will share at the end)! He pointed out something that was a real revelation to me: The external encouragement and accountability are making the difference in my ability to see this through completely and without wavering. I thought my internal motivation was enough, but honestly...having my boss ask me how it is going, Steven checking in, meeting with a nutritionist, and THIS BLOG--these are helping me to stay on track.

Georgetown French Market

Did you check out the 12th annual Georgetown French Market last weekend? This open-air market showcases antiques, clothing, sweet and savory crepes, pastries, macarons, music, and more. We were out of town, but I was happily surprised to see some remnants of it on Sunday afternoon. Last year, Steven and Julia got crepes from Cafe Bonaparte. Yummo! 

Melt the Snowbear!

Have you seen this snowbear on R Street, NW? Very cute--but I am desperately hoping that we will get up to 40 degrees today and that the dang bear will melt along with all the icy sidewalks and alleys. If you haven't heard, they are predicting below freezing temperatures for the next four days and a dusting to one inch tomorrow morning during rush hour. Enough snow! The normal temperature for end of February is 50 degrees...hard to believe these days. 

Stinkgo-berries, Decorations, and More in the Hood

Fall has arrived and the ginkgo berries are falling everywhere. These trees unfortunately tolerate heat, air pollution, acidic soils, alkaline soils, and resist oak root fungus. If you happen to have a tree outside your house, please--please!--help reduce the odor by cleaning up the fallen fruit before it begins to rot (sweep into a bag and put in trash). Georgetown Visitation is advertising their Georgetown Christmas, November 7 and 8. Almost, 'tis the season.

Sunrise looking at Capitol Building

Potomac River Fish T-H-I-S Big!

Yesterday morning, I stopped dead in my tracks along the Potomac River when I saw this fish--literally right in front of me. I asked if I could take a picture and the very nice man said, "Sure, you should take a video--wait, get me in the picture for some perspective." He went on to say that this one was small and that he has gotten much bigger fish out of the Potomac. Well now, that is good news; glad that real, living things are surviving in that water. :)

Bunny Rabbit!

Thank you for the cool front! After a couple of days with severe thunderstorms, we are now enjoying much cooler temperatures and less humidity (high only in the low 80s?).

How cute is this little bunny rabbit? He was at the corner of Reservoir and 35th.

Great Running Weather

This weekend was perfect weather for runners--cloudy, not too hot, and an occasional misting of rain.

Exorcist Steps in Georgetown

Cool morning and good time to run up the Exorcist steps in Georgetown. Famous for their feature role in the film, The Exorcist, the stone steps are located near 36th Street and Prospect (the top) or the Exxon gas station on M Street (which turns into Canal Road somewhere around there).

Car in the Water Off Rock Creek Parkway

Rock Creek Parkway is expected to be closed in both directions between Connecticut Avenue/Calvert Street NW and Virginia Avenue NW into the morning rush hour because a car went into the water. 

Just before 6 a.m., U.S. Park Police said crews were working to try to figure out what happened, according to The Washington Post.

Apparently, a vehicle was traveling south on the parkway around 2 a.m. and crossed over into the northbound lane, went off the road, and into the water.

During my morning run--which I usually never take this route--I caught the tow truck pulling the car out. 

Picture taken from P Street Bridge

CrossFit in Georgetown!

Great location, under the Key Bridge, 3401 K Street. In looking up CrossFit, I had no idea there were so many locations in DC. So, I am debating if I should take a class at the CrossFit Key Bridge location (all of them offer free introductory classes). 

Nike Women's Half Marathon DC 2014

The Georgetown Waterfront has been prepping for weeks! This Sunday, April 27, 7am, is the Nike Women's Half Marathon in DC. It will be perfect running weather, hovering around 50 degrees at the starting line. Go ladies, go!

Peak Bloom for Cherry Blossoms

The cherry blossoms have peaked--now is the time to run down to the Tidal Basin. The weather could not be more perfect; at 6:30am it was 64 degrees. Lovely. Better pictures to come!

Check out the Washington Post's Going Out Guide for the Tidal Basin!

Spring? Is that You?

Fifty degrees out for my morning run--shocking! It was overcast and misting, but I'll take that any day with the warmer temperatures. I saw very few remnants of the snow. Yay!

Georgetown waterfront looking at Key Bridge

Georgetown waterfront looking at Kennedy Center

Yesterday, DC Police in our alley...garbage truck sideswiped something?

Foggy Thursday

Looking down toward Key Bridge...barely see the cars.

Calm before Winter Storm Wiley!

Georgetown, M Street

This morning, my five-mile run was delightful, sunny and in the low 40s. However, Washington, DC, has not seen the last of winter quite yet. We are currently under a winter storm warning… the rain will start around 7pm, turning to sleet, wintery mix, and then snow. Accumulation was originally four to six inches, but has been reduced to three to five. Ugh. I need to be at work tomorrow for a slew of meetings; it will be an ugly, cold commute for sure (regardless of actual inches that stick).

Now You See It, Now You Don't!

It started snowing like a winter wonderland this morning and didn't let up until 2pm--big, white fluffy snowflakes. Then, by 5pm, there was absolutely no proof that it ever snowed. OK, there is still some snow on our back deck, but it is amazing that the branches and roads are completely clear.

Georgetown with a blanket of snow at lunchtime.

Ice, Ice Baby

OK, I am fine with the cold and even the snow. As an avid city walker and runner, however, I just can't handle the uncleared sidewalks. I do appreciate the shop owners and apartment complexes for doing their part. I think the DC government needs to do a better job of communicating everyone's civic responsibility to keep their driveways and sidewalks clear when it snows. It isn't that hard to do if you keep up with it when it happens. Now, of course, the snow has fallen, melted slightly, and refrozen into a dangerous mess. I went running today, but it would have been so much more enjoyable if I didn't have to worry about breaking my neck as I traversed through Georgetown. Check out some other wintery pictures from my ventures outdoors this past weekend.

Columbus' outdoor Lifestyle Community Pavilion

S. High Street, Short North neighborhood, Columbus, OH

Look closely, you can see Julia & Chris