Last Friday morning, Roux and I stood with our neighbors and community leaders at Lee-Whedon Memorial Library, watching the first shovels of dirt turn for an exciting expansion project. It felt like more than just a groundbreaking—it was a promise for the future. For me, this library isn’t just a building. It’s The post Breaking New Ground at the Lee-Whedon Memorial Library appeared first on In a DC Minute.| In a DC Minute
This morning, I finally did it. (Missed Part 1? Read that first.) The cucumbers that had been haunting my kitchen like green ghosts of good intentions are now… in jars. Six of them, to be exact. Six neat jars that look deceptively innocent on the counter, as if they didn’t cause me The post The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2 appeared first on In a DC Minute.| In a DC Minute
There are moments in life that test you. For some, it’s climbing a mountain or running a marathon. For me? It’s staring down three dozen cucumbers on my kitchen counter and realizing I have officially run out of excuses. I’ve always been terrified of canning. In my mind, it’s this mystical, slightly The post The Great Cucumber Catastrophe of 2025: Part 1 appeared first on In a DC Minute.| In a DC Minute
When we started In a DC Minute over a decade ago, it was meant to capture a chapter of life that felt fast, exciting, and fleeting—exploring a brand new romance and our time in Washington, D.C. The name fit then, because everything about that season happened in a minute. Date nights, restaurant The post On Coming Back Here, and Moving Forward. appeared first on In a DC Minute.| In a DC Minute
Not once, but twice.It wasn’t on the calendar.There was no plan, no packed bag, no rush. Just a couple quiet summer mornings, the kind that asked for a detour and something simple. Last week, Roux and I found ourselves at Empire Orchards in Lyndonville after seeing a few posts from friends online. The post Family Date: Blueberry Picking at Empire Orchards appeared first on In a DC Minute.| In a DC Minute
This summer feels different. It is different. And it’s hitting me just how fleeting this chapter really is – the days of being just a one-child parent is coming to a close, and my mind is full of next steps, to-do lists, and appointment reminders—especially as we count down to the arrival The post Family Date: Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens Butterfly Experience appeared first on In a DC Minute.| In a DC Minute
Farewell 2024! Before I forget what happened and the little moments of 2024 blur into the rest, here is a round up of the most beautiful...| In a DC Minute