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November 12th 2009

Monday was sunny. I cut through the National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden to get home. Tuesday was gray. I took a shortcut by way of the Butterfly Path to The National Mall. I always carry a camera on walks around DC.

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Michigan Schlief
A retired educator, now a writer and world traveler, passionate for the open road. Trying to go everywhere, wanting to meet all the peoples of the world, hoping that I have enough time left. A pacifist and a global citizen, I walk gently and mindfully wherever I go. I will soon begin a zigzag round-the-world-adventure.... full info
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Sculpture Garden

Something new: Roxy Paine's "Graft" in stainless steel and concrete. That's the Archives in the background.
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The Butterfly Path

Smithsonian Butterfly Habitat Garden
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The Butterfly Path

Where have all the butterflies gone on such a gray November day?
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The Butterfly Path

Nature's watercolors
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The Butterfly Path

Cual hoja en trampa verde
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The Butterfly path

There will be green grasses on this spot again come spring.
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The Butterfly Path

November berries






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