Posts Tagged ‘castle’
Madeleine Albright’s Jewelry
‘Smithsonian Castle 2′
courtesy of ‘tbridge’
When I heard about the new exhibit at the Smithsonian Castle I wasn’t quite sure what to think. A collection entirely dedicated to Madeleine Albright’s personal jewelry? Really?
Anyway, boy was I wrong. Based on this behind-the-scenes video where the former U.S. Secretary of State talks candidly about five of her featured pins, [...]
Have You Seen This Bird?
This here is Pickles, a green and very talkative rose-ringed parakeet last seen in a tree in the Haupt Garden behind the Smithsonian Castle. Pickles’ owner Scott likes to take the bird on his shoulder, pirate-style, for walks around the National Mall on weekends, and on nice days, perch Pickles on tree branches in the [...]
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