Readers, Welcome to my blog (formerly Birds, Blooms, Books, etc). I'm entering a new decade taking on the challenge of moving from Maryland after living there 46 years and learning about my new home here in New England in the Live Free or Die state - New Hampshire. Join me as a write this new chapter of my life.

Saturday, August 1, 2015


Steeple at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
We were sitting under it for the graduation exercises of the Graduate School of Foreign Service.  Daughter, Sarah was getting her Masters Degree.