Mary's Monologue: March 2011

Friday, March 25, 2011

Reflections from Germany

Last year, Papa Joe, Beth and I went to visit Alex in Germany while he was studying there. I was looking at some of the photos I took on our extended visit (thanks to some nasty Volcanic Ash). Looking at the photos, I feel compelled to comment on what the Germans do well.
1. They ride their bikes or walk everywhere...better for their health and the environment

2. They enjoy eating outside and do so in a charming manner

3. They love and appreciate flowers

4. They have great balconies and gates

5. They have fabulous open air markets

6. They enjoy great music while they eat

These are qualities that I want to instill in our everyday life...exercise, fresh air, flowers, beauty, fresh food and music. So Papa Joe and I plan to eat more meals on the porch, plant more flowers, walk more, I will ride my bike to work, sing happy songs, go to the farmers market and eat fresh, natural food. I'll keep you posted!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

A day in DC

Today Papa Joe went to the Print show, and I walked all over the city for hours until I met Cole for lunch... Here are some of the sights I saw...

All of the above were around the White House.

This photo troubles me. All around the White House, vendors selling DC souvenirs, made in China, and sold by Asians. Shouldn't American souvenirs be made in America?????

It was a beautiful day here...

I finally made it for Cherry Blossoms!

Great sign, but I could not figure out what the bleachers were being set up for...

Sometimes a logo says it all...... Impressive building

Segway Tours...Cole refused to take one...

Gotta admire the motivation here...

Cole and I walked all over Georgetown and could not believe the line at Georgetown Cupcakes, in the middle of the day in the middle of the week. Have you ever seen the TLC show?

Cole's favorite ice cream...Cherry Garcia...at Ben and Jerry's. We took the Jimmy Fallon, Steven Colbert ice cream challenge...Steven Colbert won according to us...