National Geographic: Leonardo

We visited a marvelous exhibit that focuses on the genius of Leonardo da Vinci.

At the entrance of the exhibit

Trick mirrors - going back and back until the crack of doom!

Leonardo's tank

Leonardo's skiis

Leonardo's scuba diver

Leonardo's Bridge for wartime use

Leonardo's war machine

After visiting this fascinating exhibit, we went to Sette Osteria for a wonderful Italian dinner.

We helped Carlo and Betsy celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Yes, they are still in love!

Bruno, Carlo, and Betsy

Betsy, Marisa, Cristina, X

Lorton Workhouse: Art Center

Under construction

Stay tuned!

In Memory of My Dear Friend Denny

Lunch at Firefly near Dupont Circle

June 1, 2010

Denny's Birthday at Founding Farmers on Penn
December 2009

Aroma Indian Restaurant on Eye Street NW

Thai Restaurant in Arlington

Boating on the Bay

Dinner at Paparazzi's in Georgetown

Denny was one of my dearest friends. We met at Washburn High School in Minneapolis more than a half a century ago and were close friends from then on. He died last week and he will be missed by his family and many, many friends. We have many memories. These photos are reminders of the happy times spent together.

At a class reunion in Minneapolis

Picnic in the Bleachers at WHS

At Kirky's Reunion Brunch

Denny's Final Resting Place is the Maryland Veterans Cemetery.

Entrance to Cemetery

Looking Outside from the Cemetery Chapel
Symbols of the Branches of the Armed Forces

The Army Bugler Ready to Play Taps for Denny

Farewell, Dear Friend! You will not be forgotten.

Birthday Lunch at Kabul Kabob

Carol and I had lunch at Kabul Kabob in Springfield to celebrate my birthday. (No matter that it was more than a month late! Better late than never!)

a scrumptious buffet with Afghan bread, rice, spinach, and eggplant

I am so glad we are friends!

National Building Museum: Lego Exhibition

The National Building Museum

The Great Hall of the National Building Museum

Andrea and I took the little guys to the Lego Exhibition at the National Building Museum in DC. We had a fun time. Here are some photos of our visit:

Building the St. Louis Gateway Arch

Visiting the Play Room: The House

Colin in the House

Building in the Great Hall while waiting for lunch

Colin's Dessert: A Beautifully-Decorated Sugar Cookie

Entering the Exhibit Area

The Twin Towers

Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater

The White House

Post-Exhibit: Lego Building Room

Building Partners: Nonno and Colin

Nonno and Colin Resting After Their Labors

Christian's Lego Creation: A Jail

Lions across the street from the Museum

Christian The Lion-Hearted Shows His Courage

Colin Follows Suit

Armored FBI Car in front of the Italian Church