3 Months Until Christmas...and 91 Degrees in the Shade

Another hot, humid Saturday in the DC area so this Job Acquisition Specialist is always on the lookout for low-cost, interesting things to do. For several years I have wanted to visit the Kreeger Museum in northwest Washington, an architectural gem, designed by Phillip Johnson, filled with 19th and 20th century art, including impressionist paintings, sculptures, African masks, and modern art.

I had read that Saturday, September 25 is Free Museum Day at designated museums around the country, so I registered for tickets to the Kreeger (it's normally only $10). Love saving money!

Our informative tour guide provided information on the design and construction of the house/museum as well as about certain paintings. From his insights, one could really glean a sense of the couple who collected these pieces of art and the passion they felt for their collection.

This was a great diversion on a hot Autumn day when I started feeling the year rushing by much too quickly. I'm looking forward to visiting the Kreeger again since the work on display is switched out periodically.