Executive Director's Blog

March is National Craft Month and since beading is my craft of choice, I think it’s nice to recognize those of us who craft and inspire new crafters.

We are so excited to learn that the cherry blossoms will be blooming early again this year, right when you will be here for Legislative Day!  As you know, the folks here in the DMV (District, Maryland & Virginia) are crazy for our cherry blossoms!  According to the Washington Post, “for the third year in a row, cherry blossoms are likely to reach peak bloom on the early side in Washington. Already, green color has emerged in the buds at the Tidal Basin, indicating the bloom process has initiated, somewhat earlier than normal.”

Practice Heart Healthy Tips

February is National Heart Month and I think it’s important to be reminded that making small changes now can lead towards a healthier lifestyle. There are a few tips from the American Heart Association to help you on your way towards a heart-healthy diet:

I recently found myself with a dead cellphone battery and without a cellphone charger. It meant no texting, checking messages, looking at pictures of my dogs, Google fact checking or playing Words With Friends until I could get to a place where I could charge my phone.  It made me realize how dependent I have become on my cellphone.

December seems to be a whirlwind month.  No sooner than the Halloween decorations are on sale in the craft stores, their aisles are filled with seasonal trimmings and we are immersed in the holidays. Thanksgiving seems to be less relevant and all the emphasis is on Christmas.

There are many exercise options out there, but the easiest and one of the best is right outside your front door. No gym membership or special equipment is needed, because one of the easiest exercise options we have is walking.

We hope you are making plans to attend the upcoming 2017 Annual National Institute at Opryland Resort in Nashville, October. 18-20.   To help get you in the mood, here’s some local trivia you may find interesting.