A Good Excuse to Go In To Town

We lived on Capitol Hill for thirteen years and moved to Virginia four more months ago. Our new home is only ten miles from DC. So we always take the opportunity to visit the old neighborhood for certain things - medical, dental, and hair appointments. The first two I can do without, but the hair cut is essential! So after our typical morning walk, we went out for breakfast in our neighborhood at Simply Fresh, then drove in to town. Of course, the GW Parkway was closed off so we had to take an alternate route which is why we always leave plenty of time to get there. Because time allowed, we needed orchid and plant food so we first stopped at Gingko Gardens to pick some up. Then it was on to Michael Anthony Salon where it’s always such a great experience. Parking is always a pain, but the walk to the shop was pleasant - purple doors, kids playing in the water, and birdhouses. On the way home we always stop in the old neighborhood to check on the house we lived in for so many years. The huge tree on the west side was finally taken down. The traffic was the usual congestion on the way back which reminded us again why we needed a break from the city. It feels weird being in the old neighborhood, but so very familiar. It’s a nice feeling.