A couple of weeks ago we excitedly visited the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington DC. Then the terribly sad and terrifying incident occurred at the Cincinnati Zoo and that has dampened my recollection of the National Zoo, but has also rekindled previous misgivings about zoos. I won’t share photos of live animals in this post […]
Field Trip – Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea at the National Zoo Read Post »
As soon as spring seemed to be coming, neighbors began urging us to make the time to see the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin. This activity had been on my personal DC to-do list, but it became a must-do with all the glowing reports from long-time residents. Last week I heard that the blossoms […]
Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin in Washington DC Read Post »
With family in town last week we ventured back to Theodore Roosevelt Island. We visited for the first time last fall and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Our visitors liked the island, too; this could be our go-to spot to show out of town guests. Technically the park is in DC but we claim it since the […]
Becoming Familiar with Theodore Roosevelt Island in Washington DC Read Post »
The new exhibit, Wonder, at the Renwick Gallery in Washington DC is awe-some. Using everyday objects, nine artists created nine “immersive” artworks to make visitors literally wonder. I recognized the name of three of the artists — Patrick, Dougherty, Leo Villarreal, and Maya Lin. I first saw Patrick Dougherty’s stick sculpture at the Parque del […]
WONDER at the Renwick Gallery Smithsonian American Art Museum Read Post »