Tag Archives: seasons

Midwest Midsummer

In general, I am kind of a snob that thinks the South (and yes, Kentucky is totally part of it) is superior to the rest of our fine country. But I have a confession: I kind of sort of love … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

ihave [an] iphone.

I have an iphone. Now, for most of you reading this, this is no big deal, as you have all had smart phones for quite some time. But for me, who has been using a phone that was mediocre at … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

The Summer Book List!

Time to look forward to the Summer Book List! No I know that my mother is already eagerly anticipating the yard work to which I will be enslaved, and there is that whole wedding thing to plan (but seriously – … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

Overwhelmed by PINK

Pink is the color of spring in DC. I suppose that pink is a common spring color, but I have never been as overwhelmed by its presence as I have this year in DC. Obviously, everyone thinks of the pink … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

“Spring is like a perhaps hand”

SPRING IS HERE! True, given the super mild winter fact that winter didn’t ever actually come, this is less dramatic than usual. Still, I feel that spring’s arrival must be greeted with all caps to show our appreciation.  I am … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

The Resurrection Flower

I never thought I would say this but I actually miss winter. Last year spoiled me. It erased some of the pain of 4 long Michigan winters, and taught me that winter meant lots of snow days, BBC marathons, and … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Autumn Anger

I have never resented a fall as much as this one. Don’t misunderstand me – it has been beautiful. James keeps on moaning that it isn’t as beautiful as it was last year, but I disagree. Fall on Capital Hill … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Megan comes to visit

A couple weeks ago, one of my very best friends came to visit. Megan is in med school in Kentucky, which means that she has to bury herself in the trenches the whole academic year, except for brief excursions out … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Special Access

During Convocation my freshmen year at college, I met Bethany. We weren’t really friends my first year of school, but by the end of my sophomore year we were close. We both studied abroad the fall of our junior year … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

After the sun [finally] sets

A combination of jetlag and innate summer laziness means that I have been very slow to rise while being in Paris. This morning I had to wake up before 11, and I felt the great injustice of it. I actually … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment