Happy 4th of July From Andy Blumenthal
Showing posts with label Hiking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hiking. Show all posts
July 4, 2018
May 28, 2018
May 6, 2018
October 9, 2017
@Bethesda Trolley Trail
You can walk for miles...
It's quiet and green in a suburban setting.
Who's that dummy?
Lovers come out here too.
Some graffiti tells you there is still the big city of Washington, D.C. nearby.
A little surveillance---the "I's" have it!
ADT security plus some colorful wind adornments in front of the houses.
Park is good, but only until sunset.
Watch out, "old people" crossing (saw a deer too).
The whole trail runs between Rockville and Bethesda--see the French International School, The National Institute of Health, Suburban Hospital, houses, shopping, parks, and more.
Try not to get too lost in the fun of it all. ;-)
(Source Photos: Andy Blumenthal)
August 13, 2017
@McKee Besher Wildlife Preserve
August 8, 2017
Tiny Houses Old Style
It simulates the route and challenges that runaway slaves had to face in seeking their freedom.
While I am certain that the suffering endured was in no way captured here, I thought it was still beneficial to have people sensitized and thinking about these horrible historical events around slavery.
Aside from the hiking trail, there were these amazing tiny houses from the 1800's.
The wood cabins and stone houses were so cute, but also so inviting.
If I had to live in a Tiny House, these looked sort of incredibly charming.
HGTV tiny living spaces--like the one we saw last night that had only 200 feet and was really awkward--have nothing on these tiny gems.
The matching tiny trees were also a very nice effect. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
August 7, 2017
Flower 4 Monday
I have never seen a flower with pedals of pink and white candy stripes like this.
Like a candy cane or perhaps the outfits that volunteers helping people at some hospitals wear.
It also has these yellow buds in the center, which add to it's eloquence.
What magnificent creations that G-d has bestowed on us to enjoy.
Hope this is a little something to cheer up your Monday and make you even more productive this week. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
April 18, 2017
The Nature of Good and Evil
Like in the Bible...
When our forefather Itzchak was about to bless his son Jacob and he said the words (are good) like Jacob, but the hands (deeds) feel like Esau.
Words are cheap, and actions speak volumes louder!
Good deeds mean something, but words are easily manipulated.
We can all spot good deeds, and that is what must guide our judgement of people and situations--that is where the truth rests.
Like my father and grandfather always taught me--some people are good and some are not so good. ;-)
(Source Video: Dannielle Blumenthal)
August 8, 2016
When You Gotta Go
We went hiking the trails yesterday in Maryland along Rock Creek.
And we came across this makeshift toilet in the woods.
Surprised at all by what you see?
Apparently, the hole in the tree wasn't enough for someone.
They took the liberty of literally hauling a toilet seat out to the middle of the woods here and adding it to nature's wonders.
I suppose they must've really wanted that homey feeling when they take care of their business.
Who says America's has lost it's creative talent?
From the big cities to the wooded suburbs, we are a nation that does our business and does it extremely well.
Especially during election time when some politicians can be so very full of it and of themselves.
Can anyone see why we need to reestablish leadership and competitive advantage in this country? ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
May 30, 2016
Tiny Beautiful Flowers
May 29, 2016
613 Calories
I tried to do it intentionally.
I was getting my activity, and lo and behold, I see that I am at 612 calories burned so far.
Oh, how cool--I can capture 613 in a another second or two.
And I continue my activity looking intently at the Apple Watch monitor.
Okay, 613 now!
No, now!
How about now?
But it doesn't come.
I am waiting for it.
It can't come on my terms.
Next thing I know, the calorie counter jumps from 612 to 616.
I can't believe it.
I couldn't capture the 613 when I wanted to.
Every other time so far has been--we'll it's just been.
And maybe that's the whole point. ;-)
(Source Photo: Rebecca Blumenthal)
April 11, 2016
A Beautiful Crane
A most beautiful crane.
Such a long neck, skinny legs, smooth feathers, and a yellow beak.
When it took flight, it was so amazing.
It's wingspan was huge.
And it soared and glided through the trees and into the sky.
I wish I could have caught it all on video.
So free, elegant, and graceful.
There was something almost heavenly about it.
Imprinted it on my memory--loved it. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
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