Category Archives: Local Matters

Aloha: The Adventure Begins

Posted on January 3, 2014 by jspencerphotography

I set my alarm for 5:50 AM. My friend was coming to pick me up at 7:30 and I had to be ready. It was a departure day. On this journey, I go to all new destinations. Nowhere is familiar, … Continue reading →

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The Page House

Posted on December 29, 2013 by jspencerphotography

A long time ago in 1920, my grandmother’s family lived in the little town of Wenham, Massachusetts. Wenham was a place where wealthy people had summer homes and caretakers, of which my great grandfather was one (caretaker, not a wealthy … Continue reading →

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The Cherry Blossoms

Posted on December 24, 2013 by jspencerphotography

One hundred years ago, the mayor of Tokyo gave the District of Columbia over 3000 cherry trees of twelve different cultivars. The first lady, Mrs. Taft, and the wife of the Japanese ambassador, Viscountess Chinda, together planted the initial two … Continue reading →

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We’re not in California Anymore: Observations on Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Posted on December 23, 2013 by jspencerphotography

Like every place, Maryland has its ups and downs. What defines the DC Metro Area are a couple of key facts. One: it used to be (and still sort of is) a giant swamp, not too far away from a … Continue reading →

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Are we there yet?

Posted on December 21, 2013 by jspencerphotography

It’s been a long time since we last left our heroine, driving across the country and hoping to get to Maryland. How has she fared? Did she get there? What’s the place like? Questions abound. It’s late, I know, but … Continue reading →

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Spring flowers in Washington DC

Posted on April 19, 2012 by jspencerphotography

I love to photograph flowers, especially close-ups of flowers. Whenever I am confused or distracted, all I need to get back to myself and feel good again is to go take pictures of plants. The National Botanical Garden was a … Continue reading →

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