When the Challenge Is the Reward
I adore ice skating. Have I mentioned that before? My non-giraffe readers may assume I can indulge my passion for skating any old time of year because, of course, there… Read more When the Challenge Is the Reward →
Celebrating Dad!
My mom, dad, Louisa and I all had a delicious Father’s Day breakfast (prepared by yours truly) and then we headed out to play a few games of groquet. What’s… Read more Celebrating Dad! →
Ava Sees a Firefly
The first official day of summer may not be for another ten days, but as far as I am concerned, once the fireflies start twinkling, summer in D.C. is well… Read more Ava Sees a Firefly →
Babysitting
Sunday I could be found, once again, at Rock Creek Park. I was babysitting my sister, Louisa, and her BFF, Teddy. We decided to take a hike and to do… Read more Babysitting →
Celebrating Mom!
Sunday was Mother’s Day and so I went to my parents’ place first thing to help my dad and Louisa prepare a special brunch for my mom. We had been… Read more Celebrating Mom! →
Birding at Home
Hector and I had promised Louisa that we would take her to the National Arboretum on Saturday to do some bird watching. Unfortunately, Louisa got the flu, poor kid. She… Read more Birding at Home →
The Carnivores – Part Two
As promised, I went to Auntie NuNu’s to try to see the bird of prey she claims is menacing her little dog, Ava. My strategy was simple: I took Ava… Read more The Carnivores – Part Two →
The Carnivores – Part One
My assistant, Auntie NuNu, has a teensy dog named Ava living with her these days. NuNu, Grandma and Granddad, who live just outside the city, absolutely love the little… Read more The Carnivores – Part One →
