flanuessing

A GORGEOUS day to be out/about. 

The tulips have finally been convinced to open. 

Flags at half-mast for the passing of Barbara Bush.

Delish coffee from a favorite cafe. 

I've seen the entry to the National Botanical Gardens now in three seasons, and they are each stunning. 

These orchids were climbing almost a full two-stories.

Me and my love of glitter were thrilled to find a sparkly doorway in the East Building of the National Museum of Art~my first visit. Less thrilled to read the description that each bead symbolized the poison of chemo dripping through veins. (This is why sometimes, I prefer to be ignorant of art.)

And again I ask~HOW is this art? Even if it's abstract or something I don't enjoy, I can appreciate the skill/craft that went into creating it. But painting a large canvas ONE colour and naming it something stupid like Untitled #97 is not Art. (imo.) 

I was soothed by seeing a Kandinsky~always love his joyful colours/shapes. 

But then walked around the corner to see this piece of weird canvas taped to the wall. I can't even.

Up on the rooftop, no Santa, but a Very Large & Bright Rooster. While it's whimsical and startling, I feel a bit sorry for the offices across the plaza that have this for a daily view.

Intriguing shadows created by this pipe sculpture. 

And I stumbled into an entire room of Rothkos! I was introduced to his work by one of my best friends~so it's always a lovely reminder of her when I see one of his paintings. 

Had a yummy chk'n sandwich at Hip City Veg and got my greys all covered at the Aveda Institute. Get ready for an onslaught of darling photos of my Littles!