Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Wednesday, October 12, 2016


Tonight's picture was taken in October of 2004. Mattie was two and a half years old, and as you can see he and Peter were experiencing the huge outdoor slides at a fall festival. The previous year, Mattie wanted NOTHING to do with these slides. But by the following year, he and Peter braved the experience. Mattie absolutely loved it and wanted to go down the slide multiple times while we were there! 








Quote of the day: We were forever one earthquake away from losing it all. ~  Alison Singh Gee


I totally relate to this quote tonight! Peter and I got into an Uber today to head to Capitol Hill. We have had very bad experiences with taxis, so we have now moved onto Uber. Peter takes Uber all over the USA. I personally do not like getting into any one else's car, unless I know them. So as crazy as this sounds, I would never Uber alone. That is my own issue with personal safety. The person who drove us to Capitol Hill today was UNSTABLE! I am quite sure he was high. Not on life, but on drugs. He was playing unbelievably offensive music at a VERY loud decibel (music about loving death, get the picture?). He was beating his hands on the steering wheel, and then if all of that wasn't bad enough, he was driving like a maniac! Truly reckless. I feel lucky to have gotten out of that car alive but he made me very anxious and edgy. I am so happy Peter could immediately report him electronically to Uber because this person shouldn't be driving ANYONE. Much less have a driver's license. 

Prior to my Hill visit, I drove to Alexandria, VA to meet with the outreach committee at Goodwin House. I wanted to personally thank them for their very generous contribution and to see if there would be ways we could continue to work together. Goodwin House is right next door to Mattie's preschool. This is a photo of the grounds of the preschool where I parked today. 



I remember Mattie learning to sled down the hill above, and of course Mattie meeting friends after school on the playground. 

This is the pathway I used to walk with Mattie every Monday while he was in preschool. Where the red truck is.... was Mattie's preschool, and from where I was standing to take the photo is Goodwin House. I would assist the teachers, as we took 12 kids across the roadway in sunshine and rain. 

This is the walkway up to Goodwin House. A familiar pathway I remember taking for a year. It is hard to believe that these preschoolers are now in high school, well all except for my preschooler. 

The march of costumes up to Goodwin House in October of 2006. 

The entrance way to Goodwin House today!

The entrance to Goodwin House in October of 2006. Mattie was the fellow dressed as a calico with cat ears  (left corner)!