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Cherry Blossom Adventures

When Sharlene suggested a walk around the Tidal Basin after work, Erin and I decided we should absolutely go! After all, it’s peak cherry blossom season and wouldn’t there be fewer people there than the weekends? Sharlene left work early … Continue reading

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Blue Ridge Winery Weekend

Having a midweek conference in Lynchburg was the perfect launch to a weekend of wineries on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I headed out of Lynchburg and stopped at the Peaks of Otter Winery on my way. I had tried their … Continue reading

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The Williamsburg Wine Trail Weekend

After a LONG drive through rush hour traffic, I spent the night in Richmond with my sister. The Hilton Garden Inn, in the heart of downtown Richmond, is located in the old Miller & Rhodes building, but you can’t tell it … Continue reading

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Snowquestration + Downton Abbey Marathon = It’s Good to Be Me!

Although we didn’t get the snow we expected, and frankly it was totally underwhelming, we still had the entire day off! What better way to shelter in place than spending our day tucked away in our penthouse, sipping tea and … Continue reading

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My Inauguration Trip

Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE Erin, Abby and I put on our cutest hats and set out to meet Dawn and Sharlene to celebrate the second inauguration of Barack Obama. Our plan to drive to the city quickly got derailed by a massive number o… Continue reading

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An Urban Staycation Part 3: Brunching Before the Urban Cirque

Sharlene and Pinkus and I decided to walk to The Point in Fells Point where we were meeting up with Erin, Daniel, and a couple of their friends for brunch. We found a monument to their family name… and a giant fish. We walked around the Aquarium… Continue reading

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An Urban Staycation Part 2: How I Became a Citizen of Lithuania

After visiting the Baltimore Aquarium, we headed over to a local bar to meet Erin and Daniel. They had been choreographing dance moves and bra shopping while they waited. We met at Pickles, a sports bar across the street from Camden Yards. Since i… Continue reading

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An Urban Staycation Part 1: Baltimore Aquarium

And so the quest to maintain my diamond status at the Hilton continues… There was no wait for a table, but service wasn’t quick so we only had time for a cocktail and an appetizer. Daniel and Erin left to work on their choreography for the post … Continue reading

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Celebrating the Holidays with the Obamas Part Deux

I love my job! Mostly because of my talented and dedicated co-workers, but also because of the incredible opportunities it provides. I can build programs that help families all over the world, train families and school leaders to develop the skill… Continue reading

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Jingle All The Way 8K

Even if the sky is gloomy, running the Jingle All the Way 8K will totally put you in the holiday mood! I hopped on the Metro and rode to Federal Triangle. The finish line was right there, and I like to think I crossed it first. Then I headed over … Continue reading

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