Saturday, June 07, 2025

A Diamond Birthday in D.C.

My M.I.L. was so excited when I sent her the link to the NYT article on the Minè Okubo exhibition in the Smithsonian. Given the family connection, I knew we had to take her see it and that it would make a lovely 75th birthday celebration for her.

It's working out nicely. Both her kids, grandkids (my human kids), and I are planning to head to D.C. the weekend before the exhibition closes

I have D.C. friends like SD, whom I met nearly 30 years ago in Jerusalem, I'll want to see while there. And I'd LOVE to see blog friends StephLove and "Subway" Steph, if they have the time+inclination.

Pic: This seagull(?) who stayed perched up there the whole time we were on the beach yesterday.

16 comments:

Jeanie said...

That will be a fabulous trip in SO many ways!

Nicole said...

Oh how fun! That sounds lovely. I hope you get to meet Steph!

Gillian said...

Enjoy

Lisa's Yarns said...

That will be a wonderful trip for your MIL! I love visiting DC so much!!

Anonymous said...

Oooh! I received a shout out! I’m honored! 🥰

Would love to see you! I have lots of great recommendations for eating + doing in the city, should you want them. :)

-Steph

Nance said...

I'm so glad you'll be able to go to the exhibition and take your MIL. It will be so special and meaningful. And the art! You'll inhale it, I know.

That photo is so great. It would make a great wall print.

maya said...

I'm really excited for this!

maya said...

I've written to Steph--I hope she can meet...

maya said...

Thanks :)

maya said...

I do love D.C. too, Lisa--there's something quite graceful about its pace.

maya said...

Steph, I've never spent much time in your city and would gladly take your recs!! 🎉
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maya said...

I hope all goes well and it manifests as the trip I envision in my head, Nance.

I was quite taken by this bird's patience/fortitude/lack of interest in anything lol

StephLove said...

Love the picture. It would be fun to meet up.

Sarah said...

love that you had to clarify your human kids

maya said...

YAY!!!

maya said...

Heh--it's a tic. I aspired to have five kids, some of them ended up being puppies!

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