Virtual Vacation: Day 9 – One Last Thing Before We Go

We’re flying home this afternoon, but there’s time for one last outing before heading to the airport! But first, here’s the outfit du jour. (Well, I’ll pair it with jeans, but you guessed that, right?) I’m keeping it simple today; unlike here, there will be no one to schlep my luggage when I get home. [...]

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Virtual Vacation: Day 8 p.m. – Bones

Back at the Museum of Natural History, we head upstairs to the exhibit called “Written in Bone.” It’s fascinating! It’s a forensic investigation of human skeletons from the 17th century, some of Jamestown colonists and some from Maryland. But even more exciting, today is Forensic Friday! We get to go to the super-cool Forensic Anthropology [...]

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Virtual Vacation: Day 8 a.m. – Lions and Tigers and Jewels, Oh My!

It’s our last full day in DC. While my virtual self will be sad to leave this fascinating city, my real self is getting mighty tired. Being in two places at once is exhausting! But never mind, there is yet more to see before we head home. Today’s outfit is a little dressier, just because. [...]

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Virtual Vacation: Day 7 p.m. – We’re Walking, We’re Walking . . .

Several years ago, Jill and I were on one of several trips to New York with our Dallas Symphony Chorus buddies to sing at Carnegie Hall. (I just had to throw that in there, sorry.) This particular time, I talked about 15 of the group into going on a ‘foodie’ walking tour of Greenwich Village. [...]

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Virtual Vacation: Day 7 a.m. – Lost in Space?

They’re predicting scattered thunderstorms again today, so I’ll keep my outfit simple. This rich brown wrap top is similar to the one I wore in real life on Monday (except newer and nicer), so I know it’ll be comfortable when dashing through the raindrops. I’ll add a pair of brown slacks (they’ll dry faster than [...]

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Virtual Vacation: Day 6 p.m. – I Spy

After collecting my friends at the hotel we whisk ourselves off to at late lunch at Zola. Described as “straightforward American cuisine” with “inspired and imaginative combinations of fresh ingredients reflecting our country’s rich cultural diversity,” it’s an elegant choice for a late lunch. Considering that it’s right across the street from our next adventure, [...]

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Virtual Vacation: Day 6 a.m. – Library of Congress

There’s a 40% chance of rain today, which means it’s a perfect day to stay indoors. As the employee of a publishing company I probably shouldn’t say this, but while there are many, many books I need to read, there are not all that many I need to own. Sorry! Just keeping it real. The [...]

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Virtual Vacation Day 5 p.m. – More Art (and more)

I’ve shown you all I can from the National Gallery of Art, but before we go, I have one last piece of advice from Luci Swindoll to share: “Before leaving the museum, buy a little something in the gift shop to commemorate the day, and your time there. Doesn’t have to be expensive…just noteworthy, or [...]

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Virtual Vacation Day 5 a.m. – All About Art

On our agenda today is the National Gallery of Art. Today’s Coldwater Creek shirt was chosen because it seemed, well, arty. (I think it’s the sleeves.) While I like art museums, I tend to just wander around and look at the paintings without putting much thought into the process. However, there is actually an art [...]

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Virtual Vacation Day 4: p.m. – “Watch” This

One might think a morning at the National Museum of American History would be enough. One would be wrong. There’s still so much to see here! Like this: Abraham Lincoln’s hat. (He would’ve been 200 this year, you know.) People looked up to ol’ Honest Abe. Literally. He was 6 foot 4. And when he [...]

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