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Among the Liberators: Bolivar the Great

Posted on October 8, 2011 by literarylee

(The previous portion of this series: The House of the Americas) Listen: I’m not your mother.  Really, I’m not.  I think you know that already.  And honestly, I don’t want to be.  Not in the least.  I only say this because I’ve … Continue reading →

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Among the Liberators: A Walk Down Virginia Avenue

Posted on August 5, 2011 by literarylee

Welcomed by poets, accompanied by statesmen and generals (the Liberators), walking mostly in the shade of lofty elms and oaks, the open-eyed pedestrian strolling down this street will be inspired, delighted and refreshed.  That’s why I’m writing a travelogue about … Continue reading →

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The Fences of Washington

Posted on May 28, 2011 by literarylee

It started with a picture, a simple photograph.  A few days before the Cherry Blossom Festival on a windy Wednesday evening, we were among the very few people walking along the Tidal Basin, enjoying the just-emerging blossoms.  Behind a fence … Continue reading →

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My Neighbors

Posted on March 26, 2011 by literarylee

I like the blossoms and spring flowers that live next door, at least for a few weeks each year.  Quite a few live near the building where I do my day job Monday through Friday.  The neighborhood is very integrated: … Continue reading →

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