Just outside of Washington, D.C., in Alexandria, Virginia, is George Washington’s sprawling estate, Mt. Vernon. It’s fascinating to visit at any time of year, but especially so during the holidays on one of their special Christmas by Candlelight tours. We visited this year on the evening of December 4. Once arriving at Mt. Vernon, we…
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New York City at Christmas
It hit me like a ton of bricks. I was sitting at my desk this morning, when suddenly the urge came. New York City. Christmastime. I simply must go. Unfortunately, New York City, especially at Christmastime, is expensive & our holiday schedule is already jammed. So since a trip isn’t in the picture this year,…