quick get-away

Great Falls, Virginia- If you have never been - you should-The first time I went there I couldn't believe that I was anywhere near D.C. It's so quiet and peaceful there. I recommend the Virginia side over the Maryland one. The view is so much better-

twisted in north carolina

While driving around in North Carolina, we found this insane tower right in the middle of the road with this crazy vine wrapping around it...what you don't see in this photo is the lit up cross that is on the other side! We had to pull over so I could get a shot of this-

minnesota in summer

My family lives in a really small town in Minnesota. Unfortunately, I was there twice last year to attend funerals. The happy things surrounding this little town were definitely a highlight of my trip. There are fields as far as the eye can see covered with sunflowers... this was one of my favorite pictures from that time-

Waldorfs' Stardust Motel R.I.P.

Stardust Hotel which used to be in Waldorf, MD
I used to drive by this place nearly every day of my life. I always heard stories of the casino to be there and the "big name" celebrities that would perform......now it will be another mall :(

happy lick-o-ween!

Juliette of Juliette and the Licks, Halloween 2005, Baltimore.