September 1, 2012

150th Anniversary of the Battle of Ox Hill (Chantilly)

The 150th anniversary of the only major Civil War battle to have been fought in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Linda Hartman:

Paula Elsey & Dr. Elizabeth Crowell (aka: my boss):

Patrick Lennon:

August 31, 2012

2nd Manassas. Sesquicentennial.

I cannot explain the pull I feel to the fields of Manassas, only that it has been strong since childhood. I cannot fully explain the feeling I get as I wander those fields, only that I know I do not walk alone. I cannot explain how I know that I am protected there, only that I am.





















































































St. Anne's School, Santa Monica, CA

The school is attached to the St. Anne's Catholic Church & Shrine.

I literally drove around the block to get a photo of this fabulous structure. I was absolutely enamored with the mid-century Mondrianesque windows. ENAMORED. And the shrubbery?! Perfection.