The Redress Project, Ironworks, Favorite Reader & Bud

Glorious sunshine! But high winds. In spite of that we decided a walk to the National Mall was the best choice this morning. The city was very busy as Thursdays ususally are. There were several people at the American Indian Museum putting up what seemed to be a display of some kind. We found a sign that explained the “Redress Project.” There were many red dresses on hangers and display stands signifying the plight of non indigenous women and violence. It will be on display until March 31. At the Hirshhorn gardens the metal works stood out against the bright light - on benches and wall hangings. We hadn’t seen our favorite reader sitting by the Smithsonian castle for awhile. This stylish older woman parks herself in the sunshine to read the morning paper. And there she was in one of her many fabulous winter coats. The magnolia buds were getting almost ready to pop - and I found one starting to peep out. The wind was at our back on the way home. I always prefer going back towards home rather than heading out - even if the sights were as interesting as today.