Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
A Day at Eastern Market
It was an absolutely beautiful day in DC yesterday so I was exceptionally happy to head down to Eastern Market, something I've always loved but rarely do. The perfect weather with a slight breeze, we drove with the windows down and meandered through the market. I...
Unbroken. Truly.
"Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand is the story of Louis Zamperini, a 1936 Olympic runner who was drafted into WW2, survived nearly 50 days at sea after a downed plane and then 2 years in the most brutal of Japanese POW camps. It was one of the most powerful,...
Happy Mothers Day!
Happy Mothers Day to the best mom I know. I learned about genuine self-sacrifice and being tough from my mom. I can't say I've mastered it -- or even come close -- but the example she set is one that can't be rivaled. She is fiercely independent and never wavers on...
The King’s Speech: Fantastic
So I finally sat down and watched "The King's Speech" -- and it's obvious why Colin Firth garnered such acclaim for his role. My first thought was how amazing this movie must be for those that struggle with stuttering issues. A King with the very same problems as them...
Two of my favorite things
All I have to say about today is this: Sweet potato fries and La Crema wine to finish a beautiful Wednesday. Life is good 🙂
Hello Wednesday
Started the new job today at THAT is my office view from floor 6. I'm excited to get things rolling as part of the communications team. It was a rainy, dreary (and cold!) day to start but everyone was very nice and welcoming!I had lunch at this cute little spot that...