Blogs from Richmond, Virginia, United States, North America - page 5

Every year, the James Center in Richmond, VA gets set up with holiday lights. Since this is my first year in Richmond, I'm doing all these things for the first time. For my family and friends back home, here are some photos of the James Center all lit up. Note: I need a bigger tripod...the shots of the buildings with the lights reflecting did not turn out well. Need to redo.... read more

There are times when you just gotta get out and drive. Here's a day trip through central Virginia. THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED…AND SOMETIMES LOST Three Chopped, Three Chopt, Three Notch, Three Notch’d. All separate yet one in the same. These are the names for the road that began as an indian trail stretching from Powhatan’s village, east of Richmond, all the way to the Shenandoah Valley. The name is believed to have originated because of the three notches carved into trees that marked the original trail. Then it was a meandering path through the hardwood forest. Today parts of it are six lanes of asphalt flanked by huge commercial developments. US250 closely follows the original road from Richmond to Staunton. Yet parts of the original road can still be seen in spots west of Richmond where ... read more

Tomorrow begins my journey to Morocco. Today has been goodbyes and packing. At this point, I am so close to departure that I am ready to dive in. Nervous, yes: prepared, maybe: ready to speak nothing but French for 6 weeks, we'll find out soon enough. I've got my clothes, books, and electronics and from here I just follow directions. Tomorrow, I drive with my dad to NY, where I'll fly from JFK straight to Casablanca. Next time I post, I'll be basking in the North African sun. Until then, happy Memorial day weekend.... read more

I am listening to my teachers on tape, filling my mind with words meant to feed my spirit so I can teach effectively and live the life I am supposed to live. I came across this passage in a book that I wanted to share: "Anyone who walks in daylight doesn't stumble because there's plenty of light from the sun. Walking at night, he might very well stumble because he can't see where he's going."... read more

Cold Harbor, where the streams ran red with blood and where Grant ordered his men to the most disastrous Union charge in the American Civil War. ... read more