In August 2009, for Mom’s 90th birthday, Sue put together a photo album of Mom and Dad’s life. I know she printed a copy for me but I’m ashamed to say I don’t know where mine went. Laurie found her copy in one of her trunks in Spring 2019 and I took the opportunity to …
Visiting Library of Congress and more during mini-break in DC while Barb attends her work conference. For years, and much against her wishes, Barb had to attend an annual three-day management conference in DC, which brought together HHS department heads from around the country. Each time, she complained bitterly about having to commute into town …
For a good chunk of 1988, we planned a big November trip to China and Hong Kong, accompanied by law school friend Kate Garrett and her mother. It’s the subject of its own set of posts. We worried that Barb’s Mom, Louise, who was declining quickly might pass away while we were gone and we …
In May, 1987, Barb convinced me to go to Jamaica Jamaica, where she had gone with her law school friend, Kate, the year before. This was my first trip to an all-inclusive resort and first time in Jamaica. The resort is no longer called Jamaica Jamaica and appears to have become the Jewel Runaway Bay …
Hugo was with us from 1987 to 1993 in our Chrisland Cove and Davidge houses. In July, 1987, we welcomed a new kitten, Hugo, to the family. Walt was not at all sure about the new arrival. Soon enough, Hugo became a big favorite. Well, first he became a favorite, then later he became big. …
Wasting no time after Barb completed her Bar Exam in July, we bought a townhouse of our own and moved in August, 1986. The townhouse was at 7593 Chrisland Cove in Falls Church, VA, in a development called The Yacht Club. It was a cluster of townhomes surrounding a small man-made pond dubbed Lake Sequoia …
In July of 1985, we went with Betsy and Joe to Williamsburg, Virginia, staying at the Williamsburg Motor House (which is no more) and paying visits to Busch Gardens, the pottery factory outlet, and the first round of golf for Joe and I at the Golden Horseshoe. We don’t have any pictures from the trip, but …
We were able to take a short Spring Break in May of 1985. We “won” a 3-day preview of time share resort in the Bahamas and combined it with a visit to Bill’s folks in Singer Island. The resort was called Treasure Cayand is still in operation (website). I don’t honestly recall a whole lot about …
My employer from 1982 – 1989. By mid-1982, I had made up my mind to leave Bei Jing-Washington, after deciding that being a young, white salesman in China with no technical experience and poor language skills was neither my calling nor a wise career path. I was interested in China, but did not want to …
Barb officially started law school at George Washington University in fall 1983. This album extends through graduation and beyond. We were able to take a short Spring Break in May of 1985. We “won” a 3-day preview of time share resort in the Bahamas and combined it with a visit to my folks in Singer …