VT (for all of my design-obsessed peeps)

imagecourtesyathoughtfuleyeblog Peeps, It's Father's Day today, and all across the world fathers are lovingly presented with the latest electronic gadgets, ties, colognes, barbecue-grill accoutrements, books on home repair, and a cadre of notions that are designed to win a smile from dear old dad.  For some, it's an occasion to take flowers to grave-sites or memorial-gardens; others will spend the day with family-members reminiscing about all the wonderful things that were shared, the lessons taught, and the memories created during Papa's lifetime.  Early in the week another father, and our President, courageously took a brave if somewhat controversial stance in declaring that the deportation of the 'DREAMERS' would be discounted, and that these individuals could apply for documentation to work in the United States, provided that certain requirements were met.  About 800,000 persons who were brought here as minors (without the proper authorization) may qu...

photocourtesydesiretoinspire Peeps, Funny how this little bug just seemed to dig itself in (my body) and just hang-out (for more days than I would like).  I have been resting, drinking lots of liquids, and on two successive nights I dined at my favorite Thai restaurant, where I ate curry soup with lots of peppers.  Besides offering great Thai food at reasonable prices, Rincome (on Columbia Pike in Arlington) has a genuinely retro vibe, complete with 50's decor, tropical-inspired drinks with names only ex-pats could identify, and an assorted medley of characters in the adjacent bar who would fit perfectly in a David Lynch movie.  Also a delicious sticky rice with mango dessert that happens to be heavenly with strong, black coffee. Today's interior which I believe is located in Spain or Italy is quite playful, and seems designed (and furnished) to accommodate lots of social gatherings.  The golden wall adds a dramatic element to the room, and reminds me of t...