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At a glance.

Today, a Great Thing shall happen that has not happened in some time: Stone family road trip.  1, 313 miles. One vehicle. 4 very tall people.* Lots of books. At least 2 stops at Cracker Barrel. Several times singing along … Continue reading

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Why I love DC: Tea at the Strathmore

You all know by now that there is nothing I love more than a good tea party. (Remember  the great search for the best tea room in Paris here and here? And remember this?) Unfortunately, James is not into tea … Continue reading

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A weekend like Spring.

Friday bridal brunch followed by errands and grading followed by a wedding welcome dinner where only two guests were willing to do what it took to stay warm. Christine and Craig’s wedding day with an early morning garden first look, … Continue reading

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When you really love someone, you have to take up the causes they think are important…

… which means I will be cheering alongside my Hoosier husband for Indiana University during March Madness. Kentucky had our year last year and it was awesome and James donned his UK blue to join me in cheering… but this year … Continue reading

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That time I went to the jcrew warehouse and wanted to cry.

So I’m sure you have all been dying to hear about the JCREW ADVENTURE. Right? Ok, probably not really, but I’m stil so excited about it that I am going to share anyways. First, I need to say that I … Continue reading

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Blessed.

Sometimes I can’t believe how blessed we are with our friends in DC. We have met some great people in this city, gotten to know some awesome people at work or church, been surprised by roommates we love, or met … Continue reading

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This is how adults have snow days.*

1. The evening before, decide that the snow day will happen. Ignore all the proof against it (like it being, you know, MARCH) or the lack of precedent (because grad school doesn’t really have snow days) and prove your belief … Continue reading

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This is my winter song to you.

I’ve decided that winter is over. Weather, let’s play along now. When I think back on this winter, I think of our living room, and all the warm evenings there with old friends and new guests. I think of fresh … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day

So apparently Valentine’s Day in DC is an excuse for all the restaurant’s to rip you off by removing their normal menu and replacing it with a “prix fixe” menu. Hey DC… this is America. Just call it “fixed price” … Continue reading

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Why I love DC: Batter Bowl Bakery

It seems like most people are a little ashamed to love DC. Politicians bash it, as affiliation with this city is seen as weakness, or being disconnected from the nation. The country views it as a place outside of reality, … Continue reading

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