winter at the samuel p. avery boathouse

we spent a weekend in the wonderful town of westport, ny a few weeks ago with some very good friends. it was great to be up in the adirondacks in the winter (despite the lack of skiing i did at whiteface). i thought it was pretty incredible that we were able to stand on lake champlain with the ice fishermen--where we would have had to use a boat 6 months ago, we were able to walk on the ice. dudley has become one of my most special places--so many wonderful memories over the last few years-- i feel very fortunate to be part of the gang there (thanks tim).

standing in front of the samuel p. avery boathouse, my former place of business.

yes, that is my friend todd ives swimming in the water.

does it get any better than this?

feels like home in washington dc!

i'm currently in washington for the annual fletcher school career trip--and walked through our old neighborhood in between panel sessions today. what a spot! we were so lucky to live right smack dab in the middle of the city. so many good restaurants, so easy to meet up with friends..tim's walk to work consisted of an entirety of five minutes--we could walk anywhere for that matter, to the white house, museums... it will probably be the only time in my life that i will live NEXT DOOR to an embassy. although this "graduate school" stage in the game is good for many reasons-- i miss it!

the starbucks where our whole adventure started- where we first found our apartment!

2035 p street! (couldn't see if the futon was still on the roof)