Superman Leaves Metropolis

and visits the Chili Cook-off along with others

Kelly Bell

The One After 909

Lincoln's Summer Cottage

President Lincoln spent the summer months in this cottage about three miles northeast of the White House. He would commute back and forth to work by horseback. It took him about a half an hour, about the same time it would take you today by car in rush hour traffic.

What the hell....

A sign in the District of Columbia

Time for an old joke...

Two blondes were waiting at the Pearly Gates and struck up a conversation.

First blonde says, “how did you die?”

Second says, “I froze to death.”

First blonde says, “must have been awful.”

Second blonde says, “How did you die?”

First blonde says, "I had a heart attack. I knew my husband was cheating on me, so I came home unexpectedly one day and rushed to the bedroom and found my husband alone reading. I rushed to the basement and nobody was hiding there. I rushed to the attic and still no one, and after all that rushing around I had a heart attack and died.”

Second blonde says, “If you’d looked in the freezer, we’d both still be alive.”

Art in the Alleyway

Sunflower

Photo Op at the White House

Johnny U

Lawrence "Yogi" Berra

"Always go to other people's funerals; otherwise they won't go to yours."


"When you come to a fork in the road, take it."


"Don't always follow the crowd, because nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded."



"Never give up, because it ain't over 'til it's over."

It Shines For All

Grasshopper

Near 14th and P

In the pink

At Redskins Park

I was out at Redskins Park yesterday, and I'm drinkin' the Kool Aid. I believe that the Redskins defense is gonna be "stout" this year, that Jason Campbell is gonna become "a true franchise quarterback", and that Joe Thiesman is correct when he predicts that the Redskins will represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.

You have to drink a lot of Kool Aid because the Redskins win-lose record the past eight years under Daniel Snyder is mediocre at best.



2000 - 8-8
2001 - 8-8
2002 - 7-9
2003 - 5-11
2004 - 6-10
2005 - 10-6
2006 - 5-11
2007 - 9-7
2008 - 8-8


If Snyder were employed by Snyder, Snyder the employer would fire Snyder the employee after this eight year record. It's apparent by now that either Snyder doesn't know how to build a winning football team or really doesn't care if the team wins or not after all he's making tons of money with mediocrity.

Grape Kool Aid, anyone?

Campbell directs the offensive offense.

Zorn demonstrates the correct technique for recovering a fumble.

LeRon Landry joking with Fred Smoot.

Fan favorite Chris Cooley

Fred Davis signs some footballs.

Antique Auto Parts

Mai Tais

Words of Wisdom

"Do not cease to drink beer, to eat, to intoxicate thyself, to make love, and to celebrate the good days."


~Egyptian Proverb

Hummingbird at Acker Acres

Geography of a woman and man

Sent to me by the Fezman:


GEOGRAPHY OF A WOMAN


Between 18 and 22, a woman is like
Africa : half discovered, half wild, fertile and
naturally beautiful.



Between 23 and 30, a woman is like Europe :
well developed and open to trade,
especially for someone of real value.


Between 31 and 35, a woman is like Spain :
very hot, relaxed, and
convinced of her own beauty.



Between 36 and 40, a woman is like
Greece : gently aging but still a
warm and desirable place to visit.



Between 41 and 50, a woman is like
Great Britain : with a glorious
and all conquering past..



Between 51 and 60, a woman is like
Israel : has been through war,
doesn't make the same mistakes twice,
takes care of business.


Between 61 and 70, a woman is like
Canada : self-preserving, but
open to meeting new people.



After 70, she becomes Tibet:
wildly beautiful, with a mysterious past and the wisdom
of the ages, an adventurous spirit and a thirst for spiritual knowledge.



GEOGRAPHY OF A MAN


Between 1 and 90, a man is like
Iran, ruled by nuts.

At the Bennett-Webster Reception

The irrepressible Johnny B. and the lovely Lida from Miami

Wings of Fancy

At the Brookside Gardens:

Jake & Elwood Dance in Bethesda

Confederate Encampment

Brunch with Peter Rabbit

Understanding Body Language

Arms crossed and chin lowered: Defensive & cautious

Arms crossed & chin raised: Confident and a little cocky

Nose touching: Doubtful (often reveals negative reaction)

Retracted shoulders: Suppressed anger

Relaxed brow: Comfortable

Tension in brow: Confused, tense, fearful

Shoulders hunched forward: Lacking interest or feeling inferior

Leaning forward: Interested

Eyes open slightly more than usual: Gives people the impression they are welcome

Dangling the loose shoe from the toes: Signals physical attraction

Pursed lips: Disapproving

Biting the lips: Lacking self-confidence

Open hands: Trustful & interested

Covered hands: Setting up barriers or keeping one's distance

O

Goat Trick

Got Milk?

The Pond

Forever Young

May your hands always be busy,

May your feet always be swift,

May you have a strong foundation

When the winds of changes shift.

May your heart always be joyful,

May your song always be sung,

May you stay forever young,

Forever young, forever young,

May you stay forever young.

~Bob Dylan

Hey, isn't that the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Currently

Reading: Ominvore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan. A very interesting book about food, where it comes from, how it's produced, and why it might not be very good for you. He also offers up some tasty local farm alternatives.


Watching: So You Think You Can Dance. A breath of fresh air on the summer TV schedule. You have to get past the judges' annoying tendencies and some of the contrived drama but the choreography and the dancers are sensational.


Listening to: Selections from Steve Martin's banjo album The Crow.


Looking forward to: A summer of crabs, beer, and explorations on the back roads

Peer One

Peacock

Wasp on the window

But Do You Believe?

... I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn’t lived that life.

... I would hope that a wise white male with the richness of his experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a Latina woman who hasn’t lived that life.



... I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a black male who hasn’t lived that life.



... I would hope that a wise woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a male who hasn’t lived that life.



... I would hope that a wise Asian with the richness of his experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a Caucasian or African American who hasn’t lived that life.



... I would hope...

yellows & greens

Joke of the Day

My friend, Tom Stahl, sent this along:
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Charley, a new retiree greeter at Wal-Mart, just couldn't seem to get to work on time. Every day he was 5, 10, 15 minutes late. But he was a good worker, really tidy, clean-shaven, sharp-minded, a real credit to the company and obviously demonstrating their 'Older Person Friendly' policies. One day the boss called him into the office for a talk.

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"Charley, I have to tell you, I like your work ethic, you do a bang up job, but your being late so often is bothersome."

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"Yes, I know boss, and I am working on it."

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"Well good, you are a team player. That's what I like to hear. It's odd though, your coming in late. I know you're retired from the Armed Forces. What did they say if you came in late there?"

x
"They said, 'good morning, General, coffee this morning, sir?"

Uniforms of Our Major Wars

in the Gettysburg Memorial Day parade

Seuss sez

"Unless someone like you cares a whole lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."


~ Dr. Seuss, The Lorax

Strut Your Mutt

Dogs on Parade in Bethesda: