Why National Harbor?
Is National Harbor Worth My Time?
I have recently had the opportunity to go to National Harbor for the first time. National Harbor is located in Maryland, city of Fort Washington. I was very happy to finally see and experience a bit of National Harbor and here's why:
The first reason I am glad to get over to National Harbor is that it is quite a different view from over there on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. The view at night is beautiful, while driving by on the Virginia side of the water, but during the day, it was just as beautiful to see all of the yachts, restaurants on the waterfront and people just walking around enjoying a beautifully sunny day.
Another reason why I liked going over to the Maryland side was the existence of the Capital Wheel. I will very soon experience this, but just seeing it from very close up was a sight to behold. The Capital Wheel is a Ferris Wheel that takes you 180 feet 
above the Potomac River waterfront, providing amazing views (I can't wait for these). Some attractions which you will be able to see are the White House, the National Mall, Arlington Cemetery and the parklands throughout the Maryland, DC and Virginia area.
A third reason to get over to National Harbor is the restaurants. We enjoyed a delicious meal at Redstone American Grill on our visit and I loved my salad, with all of its many pleasant flavors complimenting each other and got totally stuffed on the amazing corn bread - yum! I will definitely go back to Redstone American Grill, probably after my ride on the Capital Wheel. The question is, will you?
above the Potomac River waterfront, providing amazing views (I can't wait for these). Some attractions which you will be able to see are the White House, the National Mall, Arlington Cemetery and the parklands throughout the Maryland, DC and Virginia area.
A third reason to get over to National Harbor is the restaurants. We enjoyed a delicious meal at Redstone American Grill on our visit and I loved my salad, with all of its many pleasant flavors complimenting each other and got totally stuffed on the amazing corn bread - yum! I will definitely go back to Redstone American Grill, probably after my ride on the Capital Wheel. The question is, will you?
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Seven Corners, before Koons Ford, in 1961
The Secret to Happiness
Why Is Happiness So Elusive?
Kindness is more important than almost any other thing when dealing with people. It's actually presented very well in the bible. Treat others as you would want to be treated yourself. Not because it says so, but because it's the right thing to do and because you want to.
My parents are the two nicest people I've ever met and I learned that kindness is important not by having it drilled into my head by them, but how I see them live their lives.
Everyone in this world is a person who wants kindness in their lives. Some people are more open to it than others, but the truth is that kindness creates happiness. Life can be a beautiful ride or a chore. The choice is ours. It takes more effort to be mean and negative than it does to be kind and sweet. The ultimate goal that is attained by being one or the other of these will alter our very existence. The results can be dramatically different. It is a simple choice of mind set. No better result is possible by choosing the negativity route. Love is all around us, but if we never accept it, it may drift away to a hidden part of our world that is tough to re-gain.
We at Nesbitt Realty believe in showing kindness to others. We also believe in bringing that kindness to the business. We will implement these ideals in our efforts to find you the home or condo of your dreams in the Alexandria, Fairfax County or Arlington area of northern Virginia.
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2 Good Reasons to Appreciate Speed Humps
Are They Really Helping Me?
Anyone who has read me thus far knows that I am new to the area. Knowing this supports my thoughts about something so mundane to the common road traveler. As I have been motoring around the northern Virginia area over the last several weeks, I have noticed that the words speed and humps can actually be put together to mean something rather useful.
When I first saw a sign with these words on it, I was a bit confused, but I usually am on a daily basis. This particular confusion quickly turned to curiosity as to the need or usefulness of the sign and the hump it refers to. I have seen a speed bump, but this animal was a different species, for sure. It may sound ludicrous or maybe unnecessary to discuss these items on our roadways, but let me say a few things first, before you dismiss the importance of this article.
In shopping centers, many people blow by or simply ignore the many stop signs put up by the door ways. They also ignore the fact that they should use the standard equipment on their vehicle known as the blinker. Ignoring these two things leads to a lot of mishaps in parking lots. These speed humps have actually drawn notice to themselves and made people slow down, thus making it safer for everyone. I have actually seen them come into use as I was walking into a couple of stores. Instead of speeding by at the speed of light, operators of vehicles have to slow down, or damage their cars. For this reason, I love the speed hump.
On roads that are not well marked or have crazy turns, it is easy for the operator of a vehicle to mis-judge speed necessary to traverse the next bend and end up off the road. With the addition of a speed hump before the tough bend in the road (in neighborhoods at slower speeds) the speed of the vehicle is slowed and the turn is easily driven. The addition of the speed hump in this circumstance is a great help to everyone involved.
Here in northern Virginia, Alexandria and Fairfax County, things are a bit more smooth on the roads because of the speed hump.
In shopping centers, many people blow by or simply ignore the many stop signs put up by the door ways. They also ignore the fact that they should use the standard equipment on their vehicle known as the blinker. Ignoring these two things leads to a lot of mishaps in parking lots. These speed humps have actually drawn notice to themselves and made people slow down, thus making it safer for everyone. I have actually seen them come into use as I was walking into a couple of stores. Instead of speeding by at the speed of light, operators of vehicles have to slow down, or damage their cars. For this reason, I love the speed hump.
On roads that are not well marked or have crazy turns, it is easy for the operator of a vehicle to mis-judge speed necessary to traverse the next bend and end up off the road. With the addition of a speed hump before the tough bend in the road (in neighborhoods at slower speeds) the speed of the vehicle is slowed and the turn is easily driven. The addition of the speed hump in this circumstance is a great help to everyone involved.
Here in northern Virginia, Alexandria and Fairfax County, things are a bit more smooth on the roads because of the speed hump.
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A parade march, in the 1930s
Fairfax County Jail, in 1950 and today
3 Reasons to Love Montebello
Are These Condos Just Like All The Others?
I have just had the chance, within the past couple of days, to conduct my first quarterly inspection of a few properties in the Montebello development in Alexandria, Virginia. I have driven by the complex countless times on the way to the laundromat, restaurants and other various shops out on Route 1., but this was a chance to see it for what it truly is. Seeing this from the roadway, it looked the same as any other in the area and I expected nothing different.
The first thing that I realized is that this a gated community. This, to me, is a huge plus. There are other gated communities in the area, but this was turning out to be a bit different. When I got through the gate, after talking with the security guard, I took a right and headed for what I was told was building number 1. The address is 5901 on the first building and there is a tranquil little jaunt up toward the building through lush trees and over a creek. I only mention this, because it's nice to see the Virginia come out in this place. Personality is how I like to describe this and this made me like it right away.
After arriving at the correct building I saw initially that parking was ample and depending on what floor you would be living on, you would probably be able to see your vehicle from the window of your condo. That to me is another good thing.
I liked the look of the lobby, the elevator and the decor all together in the hallways. It looked as if it was cared for very well. The presentation before getting into the condo is important to me. When I finally got into the first condo I saw the second very good thing about this complex. The rooms are very spacious. The condo I inspected that day was a 1 bedroom, two bath and it was very spaciously comfortable inside. I could easily see all of my possessions fitting well inside this place.
As I worked my way around in inspection mode, I realized the third great feature about this Montebello complex - the views from the balcony. Now, it's not the DC view, but what it is - is a breath of fresh air. It truly is a relief to me to get just a bit off the busy streets and come up there to see a view of lush greenery. This day I happen to be on the tenth floor. Trees and grass are the view from up there (a nice change from the mundane concrete) and it is going to be so beautiful shortly, when the turning of the leaves begins. I smiled and got back to work. I completed the inspection, complimented the condo and left, knowing that for the price paid - this was definitely worth it. I've seen many different properties during this current inspection process, but this complex is turning out to be one of my favorites. Is it time for you to move to Montebello?
The first thing that I realized is that this a gated community. This, to me, is a huge plus. There are other gated communities in the area, but this was turning out to be a bit different. When I got through the gate, after talking with the security guard, I took a right and headed for what I was told was building number 1. The address is 5901 on the first building and there is a tranquil little jaunt up toward the building through lush trees and over a creek. I only mention this, because it's nice to see the Virginia come out in this place. Personality is how I like to describe this and this made me like it right away.
After arriving at the correct building I saw initially that parking was ample and depending on what floor you would be living on, you would probably be able to see your vehicle from the window of your condo. That to me is another good thing.
I liked the look of the lobby, the elevator and the decor all together in the hallways. It looked as if it was cared for very well. The presentation before getting into the condo is important to me. When I finally got into the first condo I saw the second very good thing about this complex. The rooms are very spacious. The condo I inspected that day was a 1 bedroom, two bath and it was very spaciously comfortable inside. I could easily see all of my possessions fitting well inside this place.
As I worked my way around in inspection mode, I realized the third great feature about this Montebello complex - the views from the balcony. Now, it's not the DC view, but what it is - is a breath of fresh air. It truly is a relief to me to get just a bit off the busy streets and come up there to see a view of lush greenery. This day I happen to be on the tenth floor. Trees and grass are the view from up there (a nice change from the mundane concrete) and it is going to be so beautiful shortly, when the turning of the leaves begins. I smiled and got back to work. I completed the inspection, complimented the condo and left, knowing that for the price paid - this was definitely worth it. I've seen many different properties during this current inspection process, but this complex is turning out to be one of my favorites. Is it time for you to move to Montebello?
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My 4 favorite parks in Alexandria
- Bucknell Manor: A neighborhood surrounds this accessible portion of Fairfax County land that features a basketball court, a baseball field, and a tot lot.
- Jones Point: Two gigantic bridges create shade below where there are basketball courts, paved trails, Potomac River land locked fishing spots, and connectivity into Old Town, Alexandria via the Mount Vernon trail.
- Duke Street skate park: Ramps, rails, ledges, terrain, in a enclosed amateur friendly deep concrete park, in West End. Extreme sports include BMX, skateboarding, scootering, and roller blading.
- Westgrove dog park: Benches, social dog activity, hidden from plain view.
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South steps of Huntley ,from left to right Joe Wood,Bert Harrison,and his brother-in-law Joseph Norman
