Giving back through charity
On March 11th, 2010 from 7 – 9 p.m., UpperCrust Maids, LLC will auction off a free month’s worth of cleanings through a charity that we support (Critters for the Cure). If …
The promise of spring
My favorite season hands down is spring. I love everything about it. The smell of the flowers and pollen in the air. The spring showers. I love to see the …
A lesson in customer service
My husband and I had Valentine’s dinner at B.Smith’s restaurant at Union Station in DC. We decided not to drive, but ordered a taxi instead. Our goal was to …
Valentines Day, every day!
Do you celebrate Valentines Day? I never really paid it much attention until I got married. My husband is one who says that he does not see much purpose …
Examining what’s truly important
From time to time I’ll hear the question asked, “If you knew that this were your last day on earth, how would you live it”. Of course that is not …
Reflections on Haiti and the blessings of being American
Every now and then an event will occur that humbles me and reminds me of how blessed I am to be an American citizen. I could have been born in …
Thanks for the 2010 snowstorms and blizzards
I believe that everything happens for a reason. And I believe that there are things going on in the universe that we will never know about. DC and Maryland experienced …
For the love of an animal
Satchel My father is an animal lover—dogs generally and German Shepherds specifically. Growing up, we always had a dog and my father would always build a nice dog house …