My World of Wonders: April 8th edition 2026

 

Where have I been this week? Mt Vernon for a nice spring walk, the updated museum exhibit is partially open.  The grocery store and Trader Joe's. The gym, the pool, the community center. The farmers market on King Street. Into DC for a nice walk, I walked to the subway station, took the train into the city, wandered through the National Gallery of Art, across the Mall to the subway, and home. A long walk with a stop at the Post Office to buy stamps before the price goes up this summer to 97-cents. 

What have I been up to in the kitchen? Pork chops cooked in cheesy scalloped potatoes. Pizza  - a couple of varieties. Meatloaf, broccoli and cornbread.  Roast beef and potato salad - a strange combination but it is what I felt like making. Roast chicken and veggies.

Who have a talked with? Oh my, Tom, Cathy, Jeffery, Warren, Mrs. Warren, Paul, Michelle, Jon, Ruth, Anna, Susan, Rafael, Mathew, Marcell, Victoria, Renne, Mike, Pastry Boy, David, Giuseppe. 

What have I been thinking about? Life is short, live it while you can. 

What is on the easel? A portrait of George Washington. The theme for our June-July show is Americana. I have challenged myself to create something new and different.