Gene and I just returned from 6 days in Maryland. Flew in/out of Baltimore and stayed with Maureen and Brent. Visited DC one day and saw the Smithsonian Museum of American Indians, along with the Roosevelt Memorial. While we were walking around, Marine One (Presidential helicopter) flew overhead. I waved, just in case the President was on board. I'm sure he waved back. And across the river, where the Pentagon is, there is now a memorial for 9/11 that you can see from a distance.
Saturday evening, we were invited to Alan Kelly's home in Potomac, MD for an "end of summer" party. Met some of his family, friends and neighbors. The next day, Alan joined us for dinner and a movie ("Julia and Julie" or something like that, the one about Julia Childs). The movie was great, I would recommend it to anyone! We laughed a lot, especially since Alan does a spot on imitation of Julia.
Monday, Brent took Gene and I out to Antitem, major battle site of the Civil War. Really interesting and oddly moving. Then across the river to Harper's Ferry. Lots of history.
So, happy to be home, if only for a week or so before we head out to California. See you there!
Joan
