VISITING LEGISLATIVE OFFICES IN WASHINGTON, D.C. March 25, 2019

Although the legislators were not around at the time of the Dragons’ visit, they were able to stop at a few offices.

In the office of Minnesota U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, with Paul and Babe:

 

In the office of Minnesota U.S. Representative James Hagedorn:

 

OUT AND ABOUT IN WASHINGTON, D.C. March 25, 2019

Seeing the sites in Washington, D.C.

Library of Congress, Madison Building, where the offices are located.  
Although they hoped, the Dragons did not catch a glimpse of the 
Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden.

Outside of the Supreme Court building:

Smithsonian Postal Museum

This statue is of the official mascot, Owney:

Benjamin Franklin, first Postmaster General:

And, of course, taking time for a few breaks!

 

 

A VISIT TO COPENHAVER'S IN WASHINGTON, D.C. March 23, 2019

The Dragons stopped by Copenhaver Fine Stationers and Engravers on Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C., and saw this bronze National Cash Register, c1913 in Dayton, Ohio, used by the store for decades and still in pristine condition.  Owner Mark allowed the Dragons to pose for a picture on this century+ old antique.

 Copenhaver’s has been in business since 1896.  It has served the stationery and engraving needs of Washington, DC, including presidents and members of congress.  Here, owner Eugene Sarnoff works with Alice Roosevelt Longworth, a long-time patron.

A BOOK BY MARGUERITE DE ANGELI March 23 2019

Marguerite de Angeli was born 130 years ago this month and 

wrote the groundbreaking children’s book Bright April.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read more about Bright April.

Read it at Open Library.

Order it through MNLink.

Read an interview of Dr. Carla Hayden by PBS.

WHERE ARE THEY OFF TO NOW? March 21, 2019

 

 

 

NEW HIGH TOP SNEAKERS!!!!! March 19, 2019

 New high top sneakers, because you know,

IT’S MARCH MADNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY! March 17, 2019

A shout out to everyone celebrating

being Irish ~ even if just for a day!

FUN IN THE SNOW, OR.....????!!!! March 10, 2019

A perfect day for making a snowman…

 

 

 

 

 

... or is it snowmen goonies?

 

 

(The Dragons did not see this coming!)

(A special “thanks” to Running West, Rebecca Hudson, and Calvin & Hobbes!)

THEO'S BOB ROSS WEEKEND! March 9, 2019

Theo is not the kind of Dragon to sit around doing nothing when there is yet another snow storm.  So, Theo decided to take on a project ~ and the result speaks for itself!

To view Theo channeling Bob Ross, click once on the first picture, then use the right arrow key to scroll through as a slide show.  Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(P.S.  In case you are wondering, Theo is too fashion forward to go so far as the “Bob Ross” hairstyle…you’re welcome!)