tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post8604502144823484020..comments2023-10-12T18:59:07.730-05:00Comments on The Leaping Thought: A love affairGypsy at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17106152285952023602noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-31279693453599346242008-03-27T23:05:00.000-05:002008-03-27T23:05:00.000-05:00I'm nostalgic now, deeply so....So many memories. ...I'm nostalgic now, deeply so....So many memories. Picking blackberries behind Normanstone, hitting the bumps in the road as fast as el Señor Leonel could push the pedal<BR/>...I also remember how you and I used to say we would each get married in Kenwood amongst the blooming cherry blossoms (Appalachian Spring playing of course). Funny that we never did that... please give S a hug for me and my congratulations on the nuptials.<BR/><BR/>te quiero mucho, AAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06302925687198133942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-9563683373617016612008-03-26T00:21:00.000-05:002008-03-26T00:21:00.000-05:00You paint the most wonderful picture with your wor...You paint the most wonderful picture with your words. While reading your post I was able to be in both places, Washington and Panama. Really great writing!! :)Baby Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08685342661572437222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-29230597788800960002008-03-25T07:42:00.000-05:002008-03-25T07:42:00.000-05:00I loved DC, it's my kind of city. I would have hav...I loved DC, it's my kind of city. I would have have said so even if I had discovered it on my own. But having you point out and/or show me your favourite places brought the whole experience to a whole different level, for which I now once again get to thank you for, I thouroughly enjoyed it. :) I will certainly have to go back, maybe for Spring when it must be absolutely gorgeous with the cherry blossoms.<BR/><BR/>Were we that hard on you, in 1983? I hope we are all forgiven...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-25726677073302975352008-03-25T04:46:00.000-05:002008-03-25T04:46:00.000-05:00We lived in DC before coming to Rome and, as a nat...We lived in DC before coming to Rome and, as a native Seattlite, I was shocked to find myself so charmed with Washington (DC, that is). I am looking forward to going back to that area, as I'm certain we will. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your lovely story of growing up across cultures. My daughter's first memories will be here in Italy and I love to hear stories of how such a lifestyle impacts children as they grow into adulthood.Everyday Yoginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03692433569403506421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-64277521794666277722008-03-24T18:30:00.000-05:002008-03-24T18:30:00.000-05:00DC is a special place. In college we went every ye...DC is a special place. In college we went every year to spend the Fourth of July on the mall. We've done the cherry blossoms and, I'm afraid to say, that when I went to DC for the first time on the requisite 8th grade trip, it was the scene of my first alcoholic drink and my first real kiss (yes, one definitely had to do with the other). It's so grounding to feel such a connection to place. I envy you that.ccehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867069792357056649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-53292866449892556432008-03-24T15:57:00.000-05:002008-03-24T15:57:00.000-05:00Now I've had time to read your post about DC. Wond...Now I've had time to read your post about DC. Wonderful! Your description of your early response to the city remind me of my own youthful response to London when I first visited as a child. Hope you have a fantastic wedding! LLouise | Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00463696606000861953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-66514951680801509832008-03-24T11:51:00.000-05:002008-03-24T11:51:00.000-05:00Funny. My dad was a diplomat as well, and I spent...Funny. My dad was a diplomat as well, and I spent significant time in DC.<BR/><BR/>He's long retired, but he still lives in DC.<BR/><BR/>I lovelovelove DC.Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602868040771218507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-45570729507914338712008-03-24T09:39:00.000-05:002008-03-24T09:39:00.000-05:00It is amazing how one can feel completely connecte...It is amazing how one can feel completely connected to a city. DC is a lovely, elegant city.the mama bird diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248352454666306821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-91291966969669768652008-03-24T08:47:00.000-05:002008-03-24T08:47:00.000-05:00What an interesting childhood you had! I lived in ...What an interesting childhood you had! I lived in D.C. for 3 years, during law school. Though I left 7 years ago, I miss it all the time. I'm actually headed there this weekend, for the first time with Bear. I'm hoping the cherry blossoms will still be in bloom so we can stroll on the Mall in all its splendor!Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06669859538951068032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-22130760098412600622008-03-23T12:59:00.000-05:002008-03-23T12:59:00.000-05:00Just to wish you a happy Easter! LouiseJust to wish you a happy Easter! LouiseLouise | Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00463696606000861953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-14307963134500167722008-03-23T10:35:00.000-05:002008-03-23T10:35:00.000-05:00You are so eloquent! Loved reading about why you ...You are so eloquent! Loved reading about why you love DC - I, too, love it, having lived there for a short time...Gourmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739959943780657634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-70851112872331187902008-03-22T12:53:00.000-05:002008-03-22T12:53:00.000-05:00What a wonderful, lovely portrayal of DC from the ...What a wonderful, lovely portrayal of DC from the eyes of a young girl to a mature women. I truly adore this city too. I'm so happy you've come here for my wedding - with sweet nephew and my funny brother in tow. I can't wait for our big day! Hopefully, the cherry blossoms will keep blooming. I also love the music of the day - very representative of whittling away the last minute errands. Besitos! :)saharJThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00355358566289258133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-36718624189127692782008-03-22T11:49:00.000-05:002008-03-22T11:49:00.000-05:00Jennifer: When I come back to Washington to live f...Jennifer: When I come back to Washington to live for good, my home will be your home (I'll fight your sister for the privilege of housing you). <BR/><BR/>Ron: Yes it does, doesn't it? This country shuffling I lived as a child was something I resented and simultaneously loved. Its impact on my life is still unfolding. When are you coming to Washington? The same offer I tendered Jennifer applies to you as soon as we find ourselves back here for good. <BR/><BR/>France Tales: Oh! had you only spoken to me about going to live in Philadelphia before you went there. The only good thing about that town is the city center and that gorgeous museum they have. Very adventurous going to France. I've never been to Toulouse myself but I'm definitely living the Toulouse life vicariously through your blog.Gypsy at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17106152285952023602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-33368543056661775642008-03-22T05:14:00.000-05:002008-03-22T05:14:00.000-05:00I love DC too. When we moved from Berkeley to the ...I love DC too. When we moved from Berkeley to the East Coast we thought of living in DC but thought it might be too expensive so we chose Philadelphia. Halfway between DC and NYC. What a mistake. We hated Philly, but then it gave us the impetus to move to France. You have a great story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-75396330238011352932008-03-22T00:34:00.000-05:002008-03-22T00:34:00.000-05:00Wonderful and interesting story, G@H. This explai...Wonderful and interesting story, G@H. This explains so much about you.<BR/><BR/>I, too, love DC. the little company I work for is headquartered just south of DC and I always love driving and / or flying by the mall. The combination of sight and history always hits me in the gut. Every time. California is home (my children are fifth generation), but we have nothing like it on our side of the country. <BR/><BR/>Thank you.Ron Davisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972794876337195698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-88290364025426591692008-03-21T21:30:00.000-05:002008-03-21T21:30:00.000-05:00What an interesting story you have to tell. I love...What an interesting story you have to tell. I love DC, also. I need to visit it soon (a dear friend of mine lives there, and a sister).<BR/><BR/>This was wonderful.Jennifer Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16239563357592230711noreply@blogger.com