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Posts by Month: June, 2009

New Governor in Town

Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, was under the rule of a Governor, selected by the King of England.&...

Rainforest Adventure

To us, this was a fascinating safari-type adventure at the Butterfly Palace in Branson, Missour...

Hot Air Balloons over Virginia

Hot air, and lots of it, is what you will need to transform this limp piece of fabric, lying on th...

Gardens Glorious - V

Glassblower Dale Chihuly showcases some dazzling glass designs at the Garden as we referenced in Gar...

Gardens Glorious - IV

Standing on top of a nearby park bench, my husband obtained a rather good shot of this floral clock ...

Hydrangea Longevity

When we purchased our first house, these blue hydrangeas were already planted and doing well. ...

America's Frontier Culture

Can you recall a hot summer day when you just longed for a bit of shade?  So, it must have been...

Relaxing Vacation Vista

Relaxing – yes!  This vacation getaway vista also served as our ‘Quiet Corner’ one summer day...

Meadow Ambiance

Though not one of the more expansive meadows you might see, this dwarfed plot was fully arrayed with...

U.S. Flag Day

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Crab on the Run

One of our most favorite seafood is crab cakes – Maryland style.  I can recall spending 3-4 hou...

Uncommon Re-Blooming Irises

    When summer transitions to fall and green foliage fades, re-blooming iris...

Fort Pulaski National Monument

While vacationing in Savannah, Georgia, we decided to check out Fort Pulaski which lies at the mouth...