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USPS Puts Its Stamp On America’s Most Beautiful Blooms

Posted on by carole funger

Floral stamp from the USPS Pollinator stamp series

You may think that gardens and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) have little in common, but The National Postal Museum, located in Washington, DC, is currently challenging that point of view. It recently opened an exhibition featuring the botanical art behind 50 years worth of floral stamps. And it’s delivered the goods just in time for the spring season. Continue reading →

Going Underground at the Washington National Cathedral

Posted on by carole funger

Washington National Cathedral/Photo: herebydesign/net

When summer temperatures start to climb, it’s a blessing to find a quiet place to relax and unwind. That’s why I often head to the Washington National Cathedral. I bypass the main sanctuary, though, and take the stairs down underground. There, I find cool refuge in the beautiful chapels of the lower level. Continue reading →