Battle ground Monument The General stands tall The Grounds Cannons of yesterday 

 Joan Making Bread The Bread Clothes for Rebecca St. Patrick's Day parade preparation Joan & Robbie

The Garden Path to the Fountain of Youth One of us is fuzzy Its just over there Spring is coming...but it is not here yet! Winter blooms Gusting out Solem steps Winding down Down

Local Virginia Jewelry artists display their  beads, bangles, chains and art  at the 6th Annual Juried Handcraft Jewelry show  Feb 2nd, 2013 11am-5PM.  Profile of Pearls Plus Designer Elaina Rager, Designer Elaina Rager Designs Studio in McLean Virgina www.pearlsplusdesings.com Elaina started her custom unique designs five years ago.   Her designs are exclusively pearls.  Elaina's husband  and daughter joined her at the show.  Watch the slideshow for more of Elaina's pearl designs,  as well as other gifted designers at the show. John Eaton lectures, sings, and plays jazz at the Alden Theatre Housed in the McLean Community Center Facility  February 2, 2013 1PM   Nationally recognized jazz pianist plays and sings at a free Concert John Eaton lectures on many jazz legends but highlights    the lesser known Harold Arlen, composer of "Stormy Weather". Play the slideshow for more images of the concert