leaving tenleytown

After two weeks in the quiet suburb of D.C., we're moving into its heart. I'll be blogging from the lovely Henley Park Hotel until October.

Meanwhile, enjoy my pix.

Georgetown sky

Shopping in Georgetown



Chili Dog Time!





Train ride to Philly

Kim and me on Locust Walk again with Joelle



Joshua at Penn







Kelly Drive -- beautiful drive in Philly I never got to enjoy in college because I was a book worm



With Philly girls at Rittenhouse Square

two down 70 more to go

That's what Aric said to me over our anniversary dinner last night. It's been the most life-changing, beautiful, challenging two years of our lives.

To celebrate, Aric told me to be ready by 7 p.m. As I slipped on my heels, I asked him if we would be doing any walking. He simply said, you won't have to unless you want to. I had no idea what he meant, until a black Lincoln Town Car pulled up Wesley's dormitory. It took us down Massachusetts Avenue, through the Embassy Row lined by towering mansions. We arrived at Dupont Circle, my favorite neighborhood in Washington D.C. to date. I say, "to date" because I'm certain that as we explore this gorgeous city, we will find more that we love.


I was immediately taken by the simple yet lovely atmosphere at Darlington House. Aric said he picked a place that I would not only enjoy tonight with him, but would want to take my mother to when she visited. The food was flavorful, service impeccable. It was perfect.




We then took a walk around the neighborhood. As we turned a corner, we both paused and looked at each other. The street -- with its brown stones and lush green trees -- felt very much like Edgar Allen Poe Street in Upper West Side. This was the street Aric lived on for two years in New York. A street that holds so many memories of our early 20s. We walked on a little longer to a bridge, lingered by a statue of Gandhi as Aric finished his cigar, then took a cab home.




This morning, I took a walk around my neighborhood. The air is so sweet here. Here are some shots of the block where we're staying.

thank you

Postings about our first week in D.C. are to come. We've loved our time here so far -- the beautiful tree-lined streets of Tenleytown. The long walks around McPherson Square near the White House. Aric's version is funny, as usual -- here.

But before moving on to the new and different, I want to pause here to thank our old friends. The letters, gifts, dinners, hugs... they added up to a poignant goodbye -- so much sweeter than bitter.

Thank you, Diana, Mary Renee, Jennifer and Nary who helped me sort through the chaos that was our apartment before the movers arrived. Thank you, Ben and Susan, for the lovely party and the thoughtful care package. Thank you, Wilsons, Calandra and the Forsters for the gift cards, which have already been gratefully used! Thank you, TJ for dropping by the night before the move with wine in hand. Thank you, Haahs, for making that drive to send us off. Thank you, Alicia, Kenny, Naomi and Olivia for being family to us.

We are loved -- and it was gratitude rather than saddness that kept the tears coming on our ride to the airport on Sunday.









This was us, four years ago.