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April 2016

MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS: PHIL & LOTTIE KATZ – BANNOCKBURN ESTATES PIONEERS!Cover Photo by John Shumate

Your Stories. Your Photos. Your Community!

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The residents of Bannockburn Estates!We are always looking for residents to follow up on leads, find great stories and send us ideas. Let’s celebrate the great things happening in your community! No contribution is too small. Please email [email protected].

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John Hannula, Neighborhood Security & Block Captains Committee Chair

Rebecca KahlenburgSeth Goldstein, Environmental Committee Chair

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Lastly, thank you to the BCA Board for all they do to help make the neighbor-hood a safe, welcoming and wonderful community in which to live. Happy spring everyone!

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“Dear Residents,I am so excited to be taking over as publisher of the Bannockburn Banner. Tim Beam, a close associate of mine, has done such a fine job over the past year and a half and I know everyone appreciates his efforts, as do I. Thank you, Tim!

With the cherry blossoms in bloom and the many festivities to celebrate, April is one of my favorite months in DC. I chuckle when I think back to a Cherry Blossom Festival nearly 30 years ago when I had my first taste of publishing. As a member of The Downtown Jaycees and Chairman of The Cherry Blossom Parade, I was also responsible for the parade program. Much to my horror, there was a typo in the program and the name of one of the Japanese Princesses was misspelled. The error loosely translated to “fat pig.” I hope I never make such a blunder in the Banner!

Hand-in-hand with my editor, Chary Southmayd, a native Wash-ingtonian who grew up with me in the nearby Sumner neighbor-hood and my dearest friend from age 13 (note we are both Whit-man graduates but I won’t divulge the year!), I hope to continue to bring you a monthly publication which is not only error-free, but enjoyable to all of you. Your contributions are so appreciat-ed. Please keep them coming. I welcome pictures, stories, events … anything that is important to you and your community. Just email your information to [email protected].

For this issue, it was so much fun to meet longtime residents Philip and Lottie Katz. What a lovely couple and early Bannock-burn Estates pioneers. Be sure to read their interesting story in the “Meet Your Neighbors” article. Likewise, don’t miss read-ing about resident entrepreneur, Dr. Tina West and this month’s young achiever, Paul Marquardt.

I’d like to include Graduation tributes in the June issue, so please send in yours with a picture of your graduate to [email protected]. If you have any other type of tributes i.e. Father’s Day salutes, birthdays, anniversaries etc., I am always happy to include those as well.

I would also like to thank all our business sponsors who make the Bannockburn Banner possible. If you contact any of these sponsors, please be sure to tell them you saw their ad in the Ban-nockburn Banner and if you currently utilize a business that does

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TED GARRETT}

I hope that you fared reasonably well during our rather challenging winter and expect that, like me, you are looking forward to some calm and warmer spring weather.

March Meeting. We held another in our series of meetings on Thursday, March 3. As usual, this was an opportunity to visit with neighbors and for our committees to report on their many activities. At this meeting, we heard from Sarah Taylor, the new publisher of the Bannockburn Banner magazine, who discussed her thoughts for future issues and input she would like to receive from the community. If you have questions or ideas, please feel free to contact Sarah Taylor via e-mail at [email protected].

If you have ideas for BCA activities or speakers for future meet-ings, please contact me or any board member.

Register. If you have not registered to receive emails, you may have missed Alice McDermott’s wonderful remarks at our December meeting. Registering will allow you to receive email announcements about activities, meetings, incidents, and other developments. Your email will address will remain confidential. Please go to the BCA website and register: http://bannockburn-citizens.org/register/ Construction. Our covenants committee, headed by Ben Schlesinger, continues to monitor construction and permit ap-plications in the neighborhood and communicates with owners and builders about compliance with the BCA covenants. If you know of or have questions about a new construction, renovation or sale, contact Ben at [email protected]. Neighborhood Security. The committee acts works with the block captains and is considering other ways to improve neigh-

borhood security. If you have suggestions or wish to volunteer to be a block captain, contact committee Chair John Hannula at [email protected]. Remember: if you see something suspicious, call the police nonemergency number 301-279-8000 or 911 for a crime in progress. Welcome Committee. Jane Pettit and Cecily Abrams visit and welcome new BCA neighbors. You will often know about new neighbors before we do. If you know of new arrivals to the neighborhood or would like to help on this committee, please email [email protected] or call: 301-229-5932.

Seniors. Edith Miles is Chair of our very active Good Neigh-bors committee. The committee organizes various activities and works to help BCA seniors who want to continue to live in their homes in their senior years. You can contact Edith for informa-tion or suggestions at [email protected].

Environment Committee. Our BCA environment committee is a resource to the neighborhood and to our covenants commit-tee. Contact committee Chair Seth Goldstein [email protected] if you have suggestions or wish to volunteer. Bannockburn Banner Magazine. The goal of the maga-zine is to improve our communications with neighbors. If you

have questions or suggestions, please contact BCA board member John Noble at [email protected] or your Banner Publisher, Sarah Taylor, at [email protected].

Best wishes, Ted GarrettBCA President

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Do you enjoy writing and meeting new people? The Bannockburn Banner is seeking kids age 8 to 18 interested in being on our team of Junior Writers for future issues. This is a great experience and wonderful extracurricular activity to add to college applications. It is very easy to participate; whenever your schedule permits, submit stories about people and activities in your neighborhood. We are especially interested in highlighting kids, young achievers and athletes. In addition, book, movie and game reviews are welcome. If interested, have your parents email [email protected] to schedule a meet and greet with parents and you. I promise it will be fun and we pay $20 per story!

Seeking Junior WritersAttention Students!

We would like to recognize the graduating seniors from the neighborhood in an upcoming issue. Please send us your senior photo, and a brief biography no later than April 20th if you wish to be included.

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Philip & Lottie – Bannockburn Pioneers!

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In 1956, a very smart young woman by the name of Lottie Katz recommended to her husband that they purchase a 49,000 square foot lot off of what was then a dirt road called Crail Drive. Lottie’s husband, Philip, was smart enough to simply say “yes dear” and not only was the lot purchased for $3,800, but Lottie used her creative talent to help design and oversee the building of a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired house, sitting high on a hill with open spaces, lots of windows and magnificent views all the way to Virginia. This unique house became their family home where they raised their children, Peter, Rona and Jonathan. All three children are proud to say that they were very fortunate to have been adopted by Phil and Lottie. At age 96, this loving couple is about to celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary.

Lottie and Philip did not always call the Washington area home. Lottie is from Shreveport, Louisiana and Philip from New York City. When asked what brought them to DC, Philip explained that when he got out of the Army in 1944, where he served for the Army Medical Corp in Charleston S.C. as an optometrist, he moved to live with his family who

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had relocated here. “Free rent,” quips Phil. As for Lottie, “she moved here to find a husband,” he explains with a wink.

While in DC in those early years, Phil and Lottie met at a party and she did meet her future husband, but the romance did not start right away. Lottie left DC for more adventures and ultimately ended up in Manhattan after sailing on a freighter from Loui-siana to Boston and then making her way to NYC. In the meantime, Philip was visiting his brother in NYC on a regular basis and as fate had it, the couple was reunited on the streets of Manhattan and their life together began.

After marrying in 1952, Philip was successful with his growing optometry practice on F Street, and Lottie expanded her creative abilities by learn-ing how to paint under the tutelage of renowned abstract realist artist Jack Perlmutter. Indeed their house is filled with Lottie’s incredible paint-ings. Not only did painting and of course raising

the children take up her time, but Lottie sewed her own clothes and made dolls with a group of women in the neighborhood that were donated to patients at Children’s Hospital. The couple has also enjoyed traveling over the years and especially taking cruises. Lottie sometimes traveled without Phil and went on Art Tours sponsored by the Cosmos Club in DC. Some of these travels made up the subject matter of many of her paintings.

In 1976, nearly 20 years after their home was built, it burned down in a fire. Fortunately, Phil and Lottie found the original house plans and were able to re-build an exact duplicate. When asked if she has enjoyed living in Bannockburn Estates, Lottie smiles and says, “Yes, very much so. I love this neighborhood and I love this house.”

Oldest son Peter describes how their home while growing up was always open, welcoming and the epitome of his mother’s southern hospitality. There were lots of family gatherings and still are when all three children and three grand-children and two great grandchildren return to Crail Drive to celebrate special occasions. It was not unusual for a cousin or other distant relative to stay with the Katzes for extended periods of time and enjoy the warmth and love of this wonderful family. It was certainly a pleasure for me to meet them and I so appreciate Phil and Lottie sharing their story.

Phil with one of Lottie’s handmade, life-sized creations

We like to recognize neighbors! If you know of a neighbor/family you would like to see featured in an upcoming issue of the Bannockburn Banner, please email [email protected].

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Paul Marquardt has lived in the Bannockburn neighborhood for more than 11 years. He lives on Heatherhill Court with his sisters, Geneva and Kathryn, and his parents, John and Christina (Tina).

Paul attends the Walt Whitman High School as a freshman. At Whitman, he plays trombone in the Concert Band and competes on the Mock Trial team. He enjoys art and music. In fact Paul’s artwork decorates many rooms in the Marquardt home. He enjoys painting, drawing, and sculpting.

He got started in art at as a student at Washington Episcopal School. He had lots of great teachers, including Mrs. Dinsmore and Mrs. Yirenkyi.

One of his recent artworks, the “TromPiaTar” a mythical instru-ment, combines the trombone, piano, and guitar, and illustrates his love for playing music. Paul plays all three.

Paul participates in music practice and theory exams admin-istered by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). He has advanced to the fifth of eight levels. In addi-tion, Paul recently competed in the Maryland State solo festival.

Paul enjoys hearing his music and listening to music in general. Being able to play makes it even better. Paul’s long arms and good ears, for the perfect pitch, make him great at trombone. Alternating between studies, music, and art helps Paul to keep a balance between school and extracurricular activities.

Someone special who has motivated Paul is his trombone teacher, Marcel Maican. Dr. Maican is Paul’s second and current trombone teacher who introduced him to ABRSM. He motivates Paul by being someone to look up to and aspire to be.

Thank you, John and Paul, for sharing this inspiring story.

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Paul MarquardtBy Residents John L. Marquardt & J. Paul Marquardt

If you know a young achiever in the neighborhood who you would like to recognize, please email [email protected].

Paul with sisters, Geneva and Kathryn

Paul MarquardtPaul’s recent artwork “TromPiaTar”

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I was fortunate to have been born with an artistic gene and later, during high school at Holton-Arms, I developed a love for sci-ence. So even though I grew up showing horses and had always wanted to be a veterinarian, I’m so grateful that I decided on dermatology because it’s the perfect combination of science and art. I’m excited every single day to go to work and help people feel great about their skin and their appearance.

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I have lived in Bannockburn Estates since 2008 – before that I lived just across Wilson Lane, less than a mile away, for 14 years. My husband, Ed, is a real estate attorney and we have three happy and busy teenagers – Amanda, 18, is a senior at Holton-Arms and has a professional photography business; Jake, 15, is a sophomore at the Field School and is an avid skier and tennis player; and Ashley, 14, is an eighth grader at Holton-Arms and is a lacrosse goalie on the competitive Stars lacrosse team.

In addition to my practice at the West Institute, I do take time to enjoy my family and my hobbies. Regarding hobbies, my daughter took me with her to CorePower Sculpt class and now I’m addict-ed. She’s training to be a teacher there and I’m looking forward to being her student! I also love to ski. We started our kids skiing out west when they were about 2 years old and we continue to enjoy spending time together in the Rockies every year.

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Next time you are on Heatherhill Road and see a magnificent Golden Retriever, ask him, “Nasil yakişikli adam misin?” and you just might get a friendly bark in return. If you asked him, “How are you handsome fellow?” you would probably get a blank stare. That’s because Walter, the dog’s American name, is no ordinary

Golden. You see he was born and raised for the first three or four years of his life in Turkey, as in that exotic land that borders Eastern Europe with Western Asia. And, Walter is a rescue dog, probably set free from his home due to economic, political or so-cial circumstances and living on dangerous streets competing for food with other wild dogs and avoiding abuse and cruelty from street vagrants.

Walter came to United States thanks to Kyra’s Legacy Dog Res-cue, a small group of D.C. pet lovers who volunteer to save home-less dogs primarily from Turkey. His life has changed. Today Walter lives in comparative splendor with his own bed, plenty to eat and a family of four that loves him. He also is learning English and is beginning to adapt to a life in Bannockburn, which has virtually no resemblance to where he came from.

Still Walter is a dog, albeit a handsome one, with animal in-stincts. At this point he is not allowed to run free for fear he might not return. He would love to chase the deer and squirrels he spies or smells on his walks. But, Walter wags his tail these days – a lot. He seems happy, and hopefully any bad dreams of his earlier life will fade and be replaced by tasty dog bones, friendly neighbors and soothing pats.

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& Ohio Canal National Historical Park for future generations not only in our community, but for visitors coming from near and far to experience the natural beauty and cultural heritage we are so fortunate to enjoy.

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It is probably safe to say that whether going for a run, walking the dog, taking a hike or even kayaking or canoeing, almost all of us enjoy the nearby C&O Canal and national parks along the Potomac. Founded in 2007, the C&O Canal Trust is the official nonprofit partner of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Their mission is to work in partnership with the National Park Service to protect, restore, and promote the C&O Canal. The Trust engages communities and individuals to realize the Park’s historical, natural and recreational potential.

Did you know that The C&O Canal National Historical Park is the ninth most visited unit within the National Park System, welcom-ing over 5 million visitors a year? (This is more visitors than signature parks like Yellowstone, Yosemite, or the Grand Canyon host a year!) The C&O Canal Trust works in partnership with the C&O Canal National Historical Park to raise funds and resources to support maintenance and the visitor program in the Park.

This past November, The C&O Canal Trust hosted a ground-breaking event to officially launch construction on the new Marsden Tract Bridge over the canal. This bridge is funded by donors to the C&O Canal Trust’s Towpath Forever program, with a funding match from the National Park Service Centennial Chal-lenge Program. It was the first project to take place in the Park in honor of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary.

The Marsden Tract Bridge Replacement is on target to be completed by the end of this month through the help of skilled volunteers and with Eagle Scouts completing a secondary project at the same site. These projects will allow visitors at this busy park site out MacArthur Boulevard to safely cross the canal and have access to the towpath.

Thank you to the C&O Canal Trust and volunteers for making a difference and helping preserve the towpath and the Chesapeake

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While truly driverless cars are still a few years away, Tesla Autopilot, available on its new Model S, functions like the systems that airplane pilots use when conditions are clear. The driver is still responsible for, and ultimately in con-trol of, the car. Tesla designed Autopilot to give more confidence behind the wheel, increase safety on the road, and make tedious everyday driving a thing of the past. Using cameras, radar and ultrasonic sensors, Autopilot takes the stress of stop-start traffic away by steering, changing lanes and adjusting speed for you.

Rupert Stadler, chairman of the executive board of Audi, says, “The intelligent car can unfold its enormous potential only in an intelligent city.” Audi and the city of Somerville, Massachusetts agreed to develop an urban strategy for Somerville, applying technologies automated parking, and networking cars with traffic lights. In addition to networked infra-structure, Audi is bringing automated parking to the project. Self-parking cars result in three different benefits: 1) Parking garages can be relocated from the city center to less attractive places. 2) The parking area required per car is reduced by approximately two square meters. 3) The cars park closer together and need fewer, much narrower lanes in garages, where pedestrian paths, elevators and stairs are no longer required. A parking garage of the same size can then take up to 60 percent more vehicles – sufficient to end curbside parking.

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Read a book about trees, and learn to identify trees in your yard and neighborhood or attend a class on tree and plant care.

Enjoy the outdoors. Visit a nearby park or take a nature hike, taking care to notice the different tree varieties you encounter. The National Arboretum in NE DC is also a wonderful place to visit to experience the beauty of trees, as is a stroll through our beautiful Bannockburn Estates.

PASTA PRIMAVERAPasta primavera is quite a straightforward recipe;

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• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Hold basil bunch by the stems and dip basil leaves in boiling water until bright green, about 2 seconds. Immediately immerse basil in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the basil is cold, drain well. Remove basil leaves from stems and discard stems.

• Blend basil leaves, 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup olive oil, and garlic together in a blender until smooth.

• Stir fettuccine into the same pot of boiling water, bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 min-utes. Drain.

• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir leek and green onion in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeno and salt; cook and stir until jalapeno is soft, about 5 minutes.

• Increase heat to medium-high. Stir 2 cups chicken broth, zucchini, sugar snap peas, and English peas into jalapeno mixture; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add asparagus and continue cooking until asparagus is soft, about 3 minutes more.

• Pour 1/4 cup basil-garlic mixture into zucchini mixture and cook and stir until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.

• Place pasta in a large bowl; pour zucchini mixture over pasta and pour remaining basil-garlic mixture over the zucchini mixture. Spread Parmesan cheese over the top. Toss mixture briefly to combine and tightly wrap bowl with aluminum foil. Let stand until pasta and vegetables soak up most of the juices and oil, about 5 minutes. Toss again.

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Arbor Day is a national holiday created to recognize the importance of trees. It is celebrated every year on the last Friday in April. The most common way people celebrate Arbor Day is to get together in groups to plant trees.

The day was the brainchild of Julius Sterling Morton, a Nebras-kan journalist who later became the U.S. Agriculture Secretary under President Grover Cleveland. Morton, an enthusiastic promoter of tree planting, had long championed the idea of a day dedicated to planting trees.

Arbor Day was first celebrated in Nebraska on April 10, 1874, following a proclamation by Gov. Robert W. Furnas. In less than a decade, the idea for the holiday caught on in other states until, by 1882, its observance had become a national event. Nebraska made Arbor Day a legal holiday in 1885, moving it to April 22, Morton’s birthday. An estimated one million trees were planted during the first Arbor Day.

Many other countries around the world set aside one day each year to celebrate trees, though not all of them take place on the same day as Arbor Day. One of the oldest is Tu Bishvat, a Jewish holiday that usually falls in late January or early February. In ancient times, the people of Israel used this day to plant trees and celebrate their gifts by eating dried fruit and nuts, including figs, dates, raisins, carob, and almonds. Many American Jews still observe this day.

And just why do we celebrate trees? Trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cool-ing costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce life-giving oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife. They are also a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires and countless other wood products. Trees beautify our homes and community, increase property values and enhance the economic vitality of business areas. Wherever they are planted, trees are a source of joy and spiritual renewal.

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Celebrate Arbor Day in a personal way by planting a tree yourself. Plant trees on your own property, or volunteer with

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Although the majority of my life has been spent in the DC area, I have lived in a number of wonderful locations in the US. I was born in Upstate NY, spent my elementary school years in Pittsburgh and attended Langley High School in McLean, VA. I majored in Chinese Studies at The George Washington University and earned a Master of Arts in Religion from Yale Divinity School. I also spent some time in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China. After getting married to Trung H. Trang, my husband and I moved to Virginia where we raised two children. Due to Trung’s career opportunities in the insurance industry, we moved to Fairfield, Connecticut for five years, to Tampa, Florida for another five and then happily resettled in Washington, DC. After returning to DC, I began working with Ron Brotman and eventually took over his insurance agency when he retired in 2012.

I am the sixth of seven children born to wonderful parents of Irish and Polish descent. My studies and marriage to a Vietnam-ese refugee have combined to make an interesting and color-ful family history. Trung and I have two accomplished grown children, John-Paul and Anne-Marie, of whom I’m most proud. As a family we have traveled the U.S. and Europe extensively and are preparing to travel to Vietnam this summer. Trung and I are enjoying this stage in life more than any other – having adult children to enjoy fully as interesting, independent people in their own right and having the time as empty nesters to enjoy friends and family in this great city.

Trung and I have spent the last 30 years in the insurance indus-try. Although Trung isn’t involved in my agency, he is a great resource to me for bouncing ideas back and forth. After leaving Saigon in 1975, Trung went to Belgium and earned his B.A. in Economics of Developing Nations at the Catholic University of Louvain. He eventually came to Washington where I met him in the language lab at GW. His specialty is financial planning while I specialize in auto/home/life as well as commercial liability in-surance. I am licensed in Maryland, Virginia, DC, and Delaware. How I ended up selling insurance with a background in Chinese Studies and Theology is a long story but the lessons I learned from both disciplines contribute in surprising ways to my suc-cess. I purchased my insurance agency from Ron Brotman, who retired after more than 40 years with Allstate. I was fortunate to work with him and to gain the confidence of his customers, who have brought their children and grandchildren to the business

over the years. Like Ron, I run my business like an old-fashioned, customer service agency. I consider it a privilege to provide insurance coverage to my customers and treat their information with discretion and care. With a ninety percent retention rate from year to year, I can happily say that my customers are well protected and looked after.

As far as what sets my agency apart from others, I would say, that as an agent I am completely hands on. I write every policy that comes through the agency and have a wonderful, trustwor-thy staff to handle changes, payments, and transactions. I believe firmly in explaining coverage and options in order to provide the most robust coverage at the most competitive price possible. I would say that my involvement with the day-to-day operations of the business and constant contact with clients provides top-notch customer service and prudent protection.

Given my experience, the best advice I would give anyone purchasing insurance is to spend an hour asking your agent for explanations of each policy. It has amazed me that most people have an extremely limited understanding of their coverage and available options. The next point I would stress is that it is to your benefit to bundle your auto, home and life insurance poli-cies in order to reap the best discounts. Finally, I would suggest inquiring about policy upgrades to find out whether or not you have accident or claim “forgiveness” (no surcharge) or the oppor-tunity to earn “rewards” toward your collision deductible. These benefits are almost always worth the additional premium and customers have saved hundreds of dollars each year, especially if they have a claim.

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view of some of Japan’s most magnificent volcanic mountains. Todaiji Temple is home to massive Buddha statues and the largest wooden structure in the world. Himeji is a feudal-era fortress that allows you to feel the history of the Japanese Samurai. And be sure to visit the city of Kyoto; for thousands of years it was the capital and still features all of the culture, gardens and homes of ancient nobility.

MT FUJI – Probably the most recognizable Japanese icon is the legendary volcanic Mt Fuji. There are several sightseeing tours that take you onto the sacred mountain, caves, the Sea of Trees and the Five Lakes of Fuji. If you visit in the summer, aim for the summit where you can be dazzled by the sun rising over the sea and then into the clouds that often hang below you.

HIROSHIMA – The West is forever linked in history with Japan through Hiroshima, which is now recognized by the great Genbaku Dome that serves as a symbol of world peace. The city and memorials are situated on the beautiful coastline and feature several attractions that yearly draw thousands of visitors.

While small in size, Japan is enormous in offerings. If possible, two weeks is the minimum suggested time to soak in the sights and culture. Booking through an experienced agency is also sug-gested to get the most out of your trip. And remember, bring the camera, for this will be one exotic trip you will want relive for years to come!

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Cruises, resorts and theme parks always make for enjoyable vaca-tions, but everyone deserves that once-in-a-lifetime exotic destina-tion; and nothing is more uniquely exotic than a land filled with Imperial Palaces, volcanos, breathing-taking gardens, metropolitan cities, kimono-clad geishas, karaoke nightlife, sushi, sake and thousands of years of history. Anyone can leave home, but travel-ers to Japan experience a completely different world. With the yen falling against the dollar and the cherry trees prime to blossom, it is time to take a vacation to the Land of the Rising Sun.

For such a small county, Japan offers an infinite supply of experi-ences for its Western visitors. When considering a trip to Japan, contemplate some of the following destinations and activities:

TOKYO – Japan’s largest city and home to its primary airport, the city is a blend of neon, high tech skyscrapers, theater and Zen Gardens. Easily connected by several mass transit options, this city can also be effortlessly explored on foot. Companies offer cultural tours that feature everything from traditional cuisines, tranquility gardens, historical expeditions, artistic exhibits to even one featuring a sumo wrestling museum and tournament.

TEMPLES, CASTLES AND PALACES – With a visible his-tory predating the 14th century, Japan offers a peek inside its unique culture by visits to some of its breathtaking architectural and geographical outlooks. The ancient Buddhist temple of Klyomizu-der rises over the trees to give its visitors a platform

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Spring is the perfect season to refresh and update the style of your home. 2016 brings with it many exciting ideas and creative liber-ties. Designer Jonathan Adler sums it up perfectly, saying “We live in an anything-goes world where it’s okay to mix high with low, mid-century with minimalist modern, colors, patterns and every-thing in between. The best trend I’m seeing is people forgetting about the ‘rules’ and loving what they love unapologetically.”

Color of the YearEach year, Pantone releases a Color of the Year, which influences fashion and design trends in a major way. Leatrice Eiseman, Ex-ecutive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, best describes the color pair of 2016, saying “joined together, Rose Quartz and Seren-

ity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness, as well as a soothing sense of order and peace.”

Eclectic KitchensThe kitchen, often referred to as the heart of the home, has become a blank canvas for showcasing personal style. Black stainless steel appliances are an increasingly popular alternative to the more traditional stainless options. Mismatched upper and lower cabinets are a wonderful way to incorporate various paints, stains and finishes. Countertops made of concrete, recycled glass or wood add texture and individuality.

Formal SpacesIn an intentional effort to be more present, many are opting to turn off the television in favor of tech-less living rooms. Creating spaces for conversation and relaxation is becoming increasingly more important. For the same reason, formal dining rooms are making a comeback. Fireplaces (both traditional wood-burning and more sleek, electric versions) will be focal points for many of these formal spaces.

Bathroom RetreatsTo many, the bathroom is becoming just as much about luxury as it is function. Heated flooring, steam showers and towel warmers create a relaxing environment. The bidet, a sanitation staple in many other countries, is gaining popularity in the United States. Adding a lounge seating area to your bathroom can make the space feel more spa-like. Bathroom mirrors that make a state-ment and metallic wallpapers add elegant touches.

Design AccentsAdding some unique accents to your spaces will truly make your house a home. Whether you collect pieces while traveling or cre-ate your own artwork, here are some trending ideas for 2016:• Geometric patterns in tile, fabrics, and artwork• Graphic, colorful throw pillows• Black and white mixed with wood tones• Mixing various shades of gray• Typography art, including signage or marquee lights• Artisan wares, such as woven baskets and tapestries• Framed photography as art, purchased or DIY

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Sleep. Everybody needs it but no one seems to get quite enough of it. Blame it on the demands of a digital age, the stressors of family life, or simply being overscheduled. Sleep is one of those precious commodities that our bodies need to func-tion at their optimum level. Did you know that sleep helps repair your blood vessels and heart? That night of sleep even helps your brain remember information, as well as work properly.

A lack of sleep can create a multitude of problems, such as mak-ing bad decisions, depression, and can even control one’s emo-tions. An increased risk of obesity and high blood pressure can also be caused from an ongoing sleep deficiency. Not to mention making one more susceptible to accidents. The Three Mile Island nuclear incident and the Exxon Valdez oil spill were both linked to sleep-deprived workers.

How Can You Sleep Better?According to the National Sleep Council, a bedtime routine is important for establishing a healthy sleep pattern. A routine helps to cue the body that it’s time to settle down and prepare for sleep. Whether that involves meditation, prayer, reading or yoga, getting your body ready for bed is important. Stick to the same bedtime every day for the best results. Create a conducive environment for sleep by banishing cell phones, television, and all electronic devices from your bedroom. Make your room quiet, dark and cool. Don’t overlook a supportive mattress and foundation for a good night of sleep either. Still tossing and turning? Consider a supple-ment like magnesium and calcium, 5-HTP, valerian root or melato-nin. Or sip some hops tea. Hops binds to the melatonin receptors in the brain. In random studies, the effect of hops is equivalent to sleeping medications without the side effects.

Results Of Sleeping BetterSleep can be overlooked in the hustle and bustle of life, but don’t neglect getting your precious ZZZs. Improve your memory through sleep, especially when learning new skills. Reduce in-flammation through sleep. According to research, those who sleep less than six hours a night have higher blood levels of inflamma-tory proteins. Cut your risk of heart disease, arthritis, stroke, diabetes and stroke, as well as premature aging through sleep.

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SMITHSONIAN JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTHThroughout April - various locations. The Smithsonian celebrates the month with special talks, workshops, concerts and more. http://smithsonianjazz.org

FILMFEST DC4/14-4/24 - Multiple venues around Washington DC. The city's oldest film festival returns this year featuring a wide range of films from around the globe including features, documentaries, comedies, shorts and award winners. www.filmfestdc.org

BETHESDA LITERARY FESTIVAL4/15-4/17 - Dozens of authors and writers conduct readings, talks and other activities at galleries, bookstores and other sites in downtown Bethesda. www.bethesda.org.

SUGARLOAF CRAFT FESTIVAL4/15-4/17 - Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg.Enjoy a wide selection of contemporary crafts and fine art at this popular festival.

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BAY BRIDGE BOAT SHOW4/15-4/17- Kent Island, Maryland. The show kicks off the boating season each spring with a display of hundreds of new and late model brokerage boats and boat equipment displays.

ANNAPOLIS SPRING SAILBOAT SHOW4/15-4/17- Annapolis. The show includes new and brokerage cata-marans, monohulls, racing boats, inflatables, and day sailors. Cruisers University features hands-on training by cruising experts.

ANACOSTIA RIVER FESTIVAL 4/17, 1-5 pm, Anacostia Park, SE Washington DC. The festival con-cludes the National Cherry Blossom Festival with a wide variety of activities including outdoor recreation, musical performances, a pho-tography exhibition, a bike parade and more.

SMITHSONIAN CRAFT SHOW4/21-4/24 -This is your chance to buy unique crafts from the most prestigious exhibition of contemporary American arts in the nation. www.smithsoniancraftshow.com

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in cool soil. On the hardiest end are spinach and lettuce, which can sprout with soil between only 35 and 40 degrees. Spinach is also more frost-resistant than other veggies. When the soil is slightly warmer plant greens such as kale, cabbage, Swiss chard and collards; root vegetables including radishes, beets, carrots and turnips; and other cool season favorites like broccoli and peas. Some gardening pros swear that the hardiest cool season vegetables taste best when planted in colder weather!

READY, SET …Most gardeners watch the thermometer to determine the start of gardening season, and it is true that late frosts threaten vegeta-bles with foliage above ground. However, a common misconcep-tion in gardening is to focus on the temperature of the air rather than the soil. It is actually the soil temperature that most affects a seed, and occasional periods of warm spring weather may not sufficiently warm the soil to begin spring gardening. Pick up a soil thermometer at your local garden center to ensure the soil is at least 35 – better yet 40 – degrees before planting. Don’t have a soil thermometer? Improvise by using a kitchen meat thermom-eter plunged 2 inches into the soil; just be sure to wash it before checking your Easter ham!

GO!It’s the day you’ve dreamt of all winter long – time to dig in the soil! Before planting it’s a good idea to prep the soil since it might be wet from rain or melting snow. Lighten and fortify the soil by adding compost or another organic matter. Then aerate the soil by gently lifting it with a garden fork. Aerating encourages healthy soil by incorporating the compost and adding oxygen to the soil before planting. If cold, compacted soil prohibits planting in your area, you can circumvent the issue by using raised beds or containers, which generally warm up sooner than the ground. Row covers are another option, but keep in mind that the air underneath the heavy plastic can get very (possibly too) warm on sunny days, so be sure to cut slits to ventilate.

With thoughtful selection and extra care, you can enjoy the har-vest of early spring!

VEGGIE LOVERS, REJOICE! Spring is finally here and it’s time to get back in the garden. Al-though things are warming up, spring weather can still be erratic, so set your garden up for success by planting cool-season spring crops that won’t back down from Mother Nature!

PICK YOUR STARTING LINEUP If you’re antsy to start planting during early spring, start with vegetables that are most likely to thrive in cooler weather. In gen-eral, greens and root vegetables have the best chance of rooting

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