Monumental Run

Gorgeous weather for running. This run was not monumental in distance, but monumental in views! Check out some of our nation's wonderful monuments and memorials. Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Lincoln Memorial

Washington Monument and Reflecting Pool

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

WWII Memorial looking toward Lincoln Memorial

Memorial to Peace on Thomas Circle

This week, I tried a new route and discovered a wonderful church on Thomas Circle, Luther Place Memorial Church. It was built in 1873 as a memorial to peace and reconciliation following the American Civil War. The neo-Gothic architecture is beautiful. I like the statue of Martin Luther, too; however, the reason I stopped and took a picture was for the door display. "God's doors are open to all." 

Early Run on the Mall

Up and out early this morning, enjoying 73-degree weather on September 1. The first picture is the back of the Lincoln Memorial with the Washington Monument in the distance. The second picture is of the Reflecting Pool.

Concerts, Noosa, and Georgetown Cupcakes

You know it is summer when you can find live concert series all over the downtown area. Check out the plaza next to the Ronald Reagan Building, Monday through Friday, 12-1:30pm.

While walking through Georgetown on a hot, sunny day, we scored some Noosa yoghurt. And, if you haven't ordered your summer dozen from Georgetown Cupcake, you have until August 31. The flavors are strawberry, coconut, lemon blossom, banana split, caramel sundae, red velvet, vanilla, salted caramel, chocolate, peanut butter fudge, chocolate sundae, and key lime. The weather has been divine this week for running...nice and cool in the morning, and pleasantly mid-80s in the afternoon.

Running for My Birthday

Another year of running around DC and thoroughly enjoying my city. Here are some of my favorite things...

  

Christmas in July

The National Christmas Tree is still there! It has been over 7 months and I'm just noticing! It looks like it is not enjoying the DC humidity. 

Hula Hooping on the Plaza

Come out every Thursday in July (5:30-6:30 pm) to Hoopin' on the Plaza, Woodrow Wilson Plaza, outside of the Ronald Reagan Building (1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW). It's free and it's fun! Thank you to Julia's EPA colleague, Jennifer, who runs this great event. As newbies, it was not intimidating at all; Jennifer gives great instruction and makes it all about enjoying yourself. There were several people that stumbled upon it and joined in--work clothes and all. Yes, some people were gawking, taking videos, and pictures...but who cares, we were gawking, taking videos and pictures too!! The best part was spending time with Julia; I'm so happy she's home to push me to try new things (Chipotle and hula hooping, just this summer!).