In the Depths of Winter

     In the middle of winter, I wandered around Colonial Williamsburg in search of perhaps some inspiration. This inspiration (or lack thereof) led me to quiet corners and solitary things.

It was such a stark contrast from the lively town I had expected. The flat light, snowed in paths and empty streets showed me that life is far more out of my control. I was left with the interesting challenge of noticing things that were already there. I came home with the realization that winter undresses everything. It exposes the tree underneath, the tools behind it all and the people who carry on.

Ye Olde Towne

Colorful Movement

After a busy work week, there is nothing like investing on something fun. 

Last Saturday, my friends and I attended Color in Motion in DC. It was a 5k color run to fundraise for Make a Wish Foundation. 

Amazing things definitely come out from having fun. 

New Eyes

One of the beautiful things about having people visit is the chance to go back to old places and rediscover familiar places with new eyes. New York City.

Grab. Smash. Toss. Repeat

I have always been fascinated by festivals all over the world. One frequently televised is the La Tomatina held in Spain. It is the world’s biggest food fight with tomatoes held every year. I was very glad to discover that certain areas in the US are reenacting this famous festival. Proceeds of this year’s DC tomato bash went to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

It was such a fun experience. This is Ian and I after surviving the toss.

Art Escape

I was able to visit Artscape over the weekend. It is said to be the largest free arts festival in America. 

Indeed, it was. This place was filled with interesting people: looking for art, making art and being art.

Truly, art is an escape and the world is our canvas.