About Alexandria's Del Ray

On the 12:00 news to day, Black Friday took on new meaning. One day after we as a nation had given thanks for all we have, greed raised it's ugly head. The crowd at a New York Wal-Mart not content with the early open hours burst open the doors and trampled an employee. The man was taken to the hospital only to die of his injuries. Let me type that one more time, DIE of his injuries. The greed for a digital camera or plasma T.V. was so great the a man had to die for it. Gifts we give in memory of the greet gift of our Savior. Reduced to a made scramble of avarice of, I wants and must haves. And a man dies. His family for ever to view this holiday with tears and heartache. What have we come to in this nation of ours? What happened to smiles we had for each other yesterday as we walked off our Thanksgiving meals? What happened between packing up those boxes of food, for those in need of a holiday meal? And, Letting a man open a door.

Update: just when I think the human race has gone as low as it can go. Not only did the crowd stampede over a man and kill him. They kept his co-workers from going to hie aid. When the authorises tried to close the store, the crowd started yelling that they had been in line since the night before and refused to leave.I have no prays left for mankind.

Carol

God help us all My child has asked the family to our house for Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Normally when forced to entertain I call Balducci's. But nooooooo My family does not do take away.

Did I mention my husband, daughter and I are VEGATARIANS???

Did I mention the rest of my family is not???

My house is all so not that big. Here in Del Ray Alexandria The older homes can run small. Mine was built around 1900. the lower part was an A&P grocery store with living area upstairs. It does not lend itself to large gatherings. Did I mention I have four sisters and they each have a husband. My daughter has five cousins. I only have four dining room chairs. My sofa is a love seat. My dog's a chihuahua. Luckily my sisters can cook. The dead bird will come wrapped in foil and the stuffing is made in a pan with veggie broth. The pies are pig free and and no one in my group ever puts piggy parts in the green beans. Since we put white wine in the fruit salad { not the kids bowl } I hope that by the time the champagne, coffee, chocolates and pies are served everyone will be comfortable sitting on the floor.

I wish you all a happy happy Thanksgiving Day. I hope you have as many chairs as bodies to put in them. I hope we all can take some time from cooking or in my case heating up to think of those who have less.

Whew, Halloween is a busy time around here! And while Old Town Alexandria has its Lee Street Block Party, Del Ray pulls out all the stops with its annual Halloween Parade. Here are more photos from that memorable affair:

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Del Ray Halloween Parade Photos, Part II

We Alexandrians just love our gardens! Even with the end of the "growing season" quickly approaching, some planters are still in full bloom and are especially attractive with the added color of the changing leaves.

The Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria is known for it's charming bungalows and front porch swings. This particular home just off "the Avenue" sports fabulous painted sunflowers against a blue facade that is really spectacular. Although it's not currently on the market, it's worth a drive by just to see it. It's located on the corner of Mt. Vernon and Windsor.

And these lovely planters can be spotted along Columbus Street in Old Town Alexandria along with beautiful brickwork of a bygone era:

Alexandria Virginia has some beautiful pockets of greenry... stay tuned for more!