The Hill

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Seriously! The sun's out, there's a cool wind blowing, and you can take a walk without sweating. I'm told that come June or July, that won't be the case. Not a happy thought since I was under the impression that I was escaping some of the nastiness that is Houston weather.

I thought I'd post a few pics of where I'm living so that those of you who have never been to Virginia can see what my neck of the woods is like. (I must mention that when I tell people that live closer in to D.C. where I'm staying, they always ask, "Where's that?", followed by, "Why are you staying way out there?", which is usually followed by "Oh.") :o)

For those of you that don't know, I'm staying with some friends that I made way back when I was involved with the Singles ministry at Grace Community. They moved from Texas to Virginia 5+ years ago and are now raising their three children in the 'burbs. They've allowed me to stay in their very roomy basement (which has a full bathroom as well) until I get on my feet and figure out what God's up to. I'm amazed at their generosity.

I'm told that the Festival of Cherry Blossoms is coming up. Some time ago, Japan gifted a ton of trees to the Capitol sity and sometime around the end of March, beginning of April they're all supposed to bloom and signal the coming of Spring. I think it will be a great time to get the Canon out and begin taking photos againl. I'll make sure to get some shots of D.C. so that you can get a glimpse of what the city's like.

And, for my wonderful parents back in Houston who think I'm crazy when I say I'm going to the park to read when it's 45 degrees outside ... I include this picture of one of my favorite spots. A good book, a blanket and a few snacks ... need I say more?