Afghan Cuisine

Preview of The KC Reach

Discussing WWII Occupation of Norway

DCEC goes to Women's Museum

Ginny, Jodi, Synthia, and I went to the National Museum of Women in the Arts to see the exhibit of Ursula von Rydingsvard whose artwork is primarily made from trees. We were surprised that the exhibit was so captivating. We enjoyed a delicious lunch in the museum Cafe after our visit.

Ginny, Jodi, Synthia

 

This object was made from cow intestines.

Outdoor Sculpture on New York Avenue in front of the museum

Norsk Friends Go Thai

Reading Circle Outing

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Art with George

I met George at the National Gallery and we viewed the exhibit of X. While most of the paintings were interesting, I gravitated to the two that had the theme of grief. Both depicted women who had lost their husbands in the Civil War.

Barbarella

Meeting on the Island

Film Meet-Up

May Cathedral Outing

The Washington National Cathedral suffered some serious damage in the 2011 earthquake in DC. If you want to help fund the repairs, buy some lego bricks ($2 each). Here is Christine putting together her bricks.In the second photo you can see a model of the entire building. 

Flowers and Plants Galore

Marie, Barbara M, Jo, and I spent a wonderful day at the Washington National Cathedral today. The occasion? The annual Flower Mart! Fortunately, it was a warm, sunny day. Perfect to be outside!

 

       Barbara and Jo with Marie                          Barbara and Jo with Christine

Here are some of the highlights.

One of the features every year is the display of floral arrangements created by the various embassies.

Here are a few photos. Unfortunately, I don't always remember which embassy created each one. I have done my best to provide that information.

This arrangment consists of butterfly orchids. 

The U.S. created not only a single floral arrangement but an entire garden. It was inspired by the Cathedral's lovely Bishop's Garden (a very beautiful place to enjoy a picnic lunch).

Woodrow Wilson was the only U.S. president laid to rest in the Cathedral.  

                                    The Embassy of Australia contributed this arrangement.

                              The Embassy of the Republic of Korea provided this floral display.

                                                               The Embassy of Japan

The Embassy of Switzerland created this cow from red and white carnations.

The Cathedral still needs to raise money to repair the extensive damage caused by the 2011 earthquake. To this end it is selling Lego blocks to create a model cathedral as a fund raiser.

I bought some bricks and, after deciding which part of the Cathedral I wanted to focus on, I installed my bricks. The photo above shows the progress of the building project.

There were numerous food vendors and I bought myself a delicious giant crepe filled to overflowing with artichokes, mushrooms, spinach, and goat cheese. Truly tasty and very filling.

Marie and I showed our Uber expertise by ubering to the Cathedral from the Foggy Bottom Metro Station and ubering back. We are very proud of ourselves!