
Here are a few photos and video (on the “flip”) from a short hike by my wife, Kelly, and me late this afternoon in Riverbend Park. It was relaxing and invigorating, but now that my head is clear, I have to decide who I root for in the Super Bowl: 1) New York, which is where I was born; or 2) New England, which is where I grew up (although Connecticut’s split between Giants and Patriots fans). Hmmmm…maybe I’ll just root for a good game! 🙂
P.S. Feel free to use this as an open thread to discuss the Super Bowl, Virginia’s natural beauty, or whatever else you want.






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