Here’s a random sample of what’s going on in my mind right now
- It’s good to be home
- However, it feels very anti-climatic
- It’s SO nice to sleep on my on bed!
- I had a wonderful time geeking out at the Smithsonian museums
- I wish I had had more time to see all the museums
- I cried when I visited the WWII memorial. People shouldn’t have to die in the name of freedom
- I also cried when I visited the Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty exhibit. I will never understand why or how human beings can be so nasty. To believe you have the right to enslave another human being!
- I cried yet again when I saw the Greensboro Lunch Counter. Tears of anger that white people allowed this to happen and tears of sadness that we treated other people like they were not people. And still do
- I cry a lot
- I’m broke. But it was worth it. I am not one to dwell on the lack of money. My bank account will rebound at some point
- I enjoy getting little presents for my loved ones. I makes me happy to see then smile when they open them
- I wish I could have other people with me during my trip
- However, it was good to have some me time
- I’m still a strong person. Even if I don’t want to be strong. I can’t help it
- I’m proud of myself
- I can now say I survived a hostel
- I discovered I’m too old for hostels. I want the comfort of a nice hotel room
- I learned a lot
- I realized I already knew a lot
- I miss my amateur astronomer days
- The Smithsonian Institution rocks!
- I don’t call this blog Summer Solstice musings for nothing. I muse a lot
And now, a little something for Sword-Chinned Bitch. Buy her book. Now! (well, after you’re done reading my post).
This item on the Cheesecake Factory made me think of you: Red Velvet cheesecake. You. Me. We have to make it happen
And the next couple of pics are for Dad Knows
Not as spectacular as the ones you posted but they reminded me of you :)
Summer Solstice Musings 
I have been fortunate to read about all that you’ve been through — your ups and downs. I’ve learned things from what you’ve written about and I appreciate that.
But what I also appreciate is you introducing me to red velvet cake — good Lord! I never had it before you mentioned it, I don’t think, and I remember telling you I almost died eating it. Well, now I have to go out and find that red velvet cheesecake — shoot I can barely type it — I almost collapsed.
You are too too kind helping to promote my book — I corroborate what you say above and add that you are a generous soul as well…
aaaaaaaaaaaaaw thank you! <3
I’ve always wondered what a hostel would be like. Never had the guts to find out, though.
I can relate to the up and down feelings after a trip, especially one as emotion-laden as you describe. And I must say I am glad to know you got home okay afterwards!
Thank you. Yes, I am happy it ended up being al-right. I am so happy I finally had the chance to make one of my childhood dreams come true
Thanks for the sweet shoutout! The little gargoyle is kind of awesome – and those details are every bit as cool as what I found.
By the way, I can appreciate your reaction to 6, 7, & 8. Well, and 10.
I was reviewing all the pictures I took, and there are a couple from the museum of natural history’s main hall that are quite nice too. I wonder what’s the best way to share them with you….
I think my email’s on my twitter page… unless that a more general ‘you’!
oh, ok. That works :)
hmmm, can’t find your email anywhere. I stalked your blog and your twitter account….. I think I’ll just put them in a post even if only you will see it.
My all time low for visitors was when I posted pictures of my DC trip :P