Grandma goes to Washington

[“Joseph had the gift of listening”. Please help me to listen instead of always falling into an… talkative vein. My Lenten prayer.]

March 14, 1989.  Hot in 80s.  Took Annie to the Park - played well.  Took Luke for a walk around block.  Judy’s cousin Kathy came about 6 with her sister-in-law. Judy roasted a turkey dinner-later she celebrated her cousin’s birthday with gifts from Suzy, Judy.  Tom brought the cake, delicious carrot one. Annie in her element - center of attention -  John came after Spanish class - he was present at a news conference in Washington to challenge the whole notion of biodegradable plastics. It seems as if all the new developments in this nuclear civilization cause pollution. John has made me more aware. 

March 15, 1989.  Another record breaking temp 86. In Wash. Post environmentalists dispute the claims that green plastics can be broken down completely. Greenpeace advised - avoid both paper and plastics - encourages people to put their groceries in a reusable cloth bag and their garbage in a can. (I could use the reusable bag for groceries - but garbage in a can. )

March 18, 1989. Beautiful sunny day - After Sat. rain, grass glistened. Went with Tom riding around beautiful areas in Md and Wash DC. At least my accident has widened my horizons. Went to Kenwood - an area in Md. - bright sunny day, beautiful houses sit back from green lawns, with some bushes blooming. New area - all along the road in front of the houses, row after row of cherry blossoms blooming, delicate fragile producing a fairyland appearance - many people out taking pictures on the winding roads. Later to another part - same architect one unusual home after another (Spring Valley). Next Ambassador homes - striking examples of architecture. Korea. All stone and wood. Iran - like Moroccan architecture. Then Britain (so staid). 

March 19, 1989.  Luke took one step. He was 10 months old.  What a pleasant, beautiful child! How blessed we are.  Beautiful St. Patrick card from Erin (also one to Tom, Judy, Annie, Luke).  Annie put it up on mantel. Such precious Doughertys. Annie colored so well today.  Planning to leave on weekend or first of next week.