Pictures from Chris’s trip

February 16, 2009 on 2:41 pm | In Maryland | No Comments

For work, Chris flew up to Philadelphia, then drove to Baltimore where he took some pictures from his hotel room at the Tremont Plaza and his day walk to the inner harbor.
He also drove to Washington D.C. and took a few pics at night. He says it was cold.

Picking Citrus Fruit for a good cause

February 4, 2009 on 5:00 am | In General | No Comments

In the spirit of President Barack Obama’s inaguration address and call to service, last Saturday, Chris and I got up early to go pick citrus fruit in the Catalina Foothills in Tucson, Az. We learned about the volunteer event through USA Service where you can simpy type in your zip code and the distance you’re able to travel for a volunteer event.

We filled the Food Bank truck up with a variety of citrus fruits from more than 40 trees around the neighborhood, including different types of oranges, lemons and grapefruit. The citrus aroma was invigorating to say the least and the sunshine warmed our souls and helped us get our daily dose of Vitamin D too.

We were in good company. The sign up sheet indicated only 7 people would be volunteering (they were looking for up to 20 helpers) but to all of our surprise, MORE than 20 people turned out, including a family or two, and young and old alike. The extra help made for light work and the estimated 4 hours of fruit picking was finished in only two. All were eager to pitch in and help out a good cause. A nice bunch of people and a great way to spend a Saturday morning.