Sunday, March 29, 2020
Tonight's picture was taken in April of 2007. That day we took Mattie down to the National Mall because it was kite day. Every one was there to fly a kite. However, while there we couldn't resist checking out all the wonderful cherry blossoms. They are a glorious sight each spring, and the trees are so full of white blooms, it almost looks like snow. Peter and I walked down to the National Mall today. Ironically the trees are out and looked exactly the same as they did in 2007. Of course the big difference for us is the trees outlived Mattie.
Quote of the day: Today's update on the Coronavirus from Johns Hopkins.
Sunny was able to take a walk today thanks to anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants. This is a HIGHLY unusual sight in Washington, DC...... Rock Creek Park was closed. It has been closed for over a week now to cut down traffic going to see the cherry blossoms on the Mall. It was delightful being able to walk on the road!
See what Rock Creek Park looked like! Totally unheard of, but it made it very easy for walkers and cyclists to use this route while social distancing!
Our three mile walk today!
It was a glorious weather day today. Blue skies and sun! All the trees are acknowledging it is spring, and it is wonderful to see something UNAFFECTED by the Coronavirus.
Tulips, daffodils, and trees on the Mall.
Daffodils look like happy faces to me.
These are the beautiful cherry trees on the National Mall. The same trees featured in the photo of Mattie from 2007. Though you can't see it here, there was a bride posing for photos under these trees today.
Meanwhile, this was me. While walking today, I started having trouble seeing. I could see bright lights and wavy lines in both eyes. What was going on? I was having a double ocular migraine. An ocular migraine is a rare condition characterized by temporary vision loss or even temporary blindness in one eye. Ocular migraines are caused by reduced blood flow or spasms of blood vessels in the retina or behind the eye. The symptoms can last for 20 to 30 minutes and it can be unsettling. Since I occasionally get these types of migraines, I no longer panic. Instead, I try to sit still and relax, until my vision returns. But I can assure you when I got one of these attacks for the FIRST time years ago, I thought I was losing my vision permanently.
My companion sitting with me until I felt better!
The beauty of the Red Bud tree against the Washington Monument.
Close up of the Red Bud tree! These are incredibly beautiful and vibrant trees! They also signal to me that spring is here in our Nation's capital.
Tonight's picture was taken in April of 2007. That day we took Mattie down to the National Mall because it was kite day. Every one was there to fly a kite. However, while there we couldn't resist checking out all the wonderful cherry blossoms. They are a glorious sight each spring, and the trees are so full of white blooms, it almost looks like snow. Peter and I walked down to the National Mall today. Ironically the trees are out and looked exactly the same as they did in 2007. Of course the big difference for us is the trees outlived Mattie.
Quote of the day: Today's update on the Coronavirus from Johns Hopkins.
- number of people in the US diagnosed with the virus: 139, 675
- number of people in the US who died from the virus: 2,436
Sunny was able to take a walk today thanks to anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants. This is a HIGHLY unusual sight in Washington, DC...... Rock Creek Park was closed. It has been closed for over a week now to cut down traffic going to see the cherry blossoms on the Mall. It was delightful being able to walk on the road!
See what Rock Creek Park looked like! Totally unheard of, but it made it very easy for walkers and cyclists to use this route while social distancing!
Our three mile walk today!
It was a glorious weather day today. Blue skies and sun! All the trees are acknowledging it is spring, and it is wonderful to see something UNAFFECTED by the Coronavirus.
Tulips, daffodils, and trees on the Mall.
Daffodils look like happy faces to me.
These are the beautiful cherry trees on the National Mall. The same trees featured in the photo of Mattie from 2007. Though you can't see it here, there was a bride posing for photos under these trees today.
Meanwhile, this was me. While walking today, I started having trouble seeing. I could see bright lights and wavy lines in both eyes. What was going on? I was having a double ocular migraine. An ocular migraine is a rare condition characterized by temporary vision loss or even temporary blindness in one eye. Ocular migraines are caused by reduced blood flow or spasms of blood vessels in the retina or behind the eye. The symptoms can last for 20 to 30 minutes and it can be unsettling. Since I occasionally get these types of migraines, I no longer panic. Instead, I try to sit still and relax, until my vision returns. But I can assure you when I got one of these attacks for the FIRST time years ago, I thought I was losing my vision permanently.
My companion sitting with me until I felt better!
The beauty of the Red Bud tree against the Washington Monument.
Close up of the Red Bud tree! These are incredibly beautiful and vibrant trees! They also signal to me that spring is here in our Nation's capital.
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