by shelley | Jul 1, 2026 | President's Corner
PROMISSORY NOTE Our nation will celebrate its 250th birthday this month with fairs, fireworks, festivals, and other special events across the Washington area. While much of the world’s attention seems to be focused either on the displays or the ironies of the moment,... by shelley | Apr 1, 2026 | Newsletter, President's Corner
April brings us a welcome lightening of mood. After an unusually cold winter, our neighborhoods have begun to welcome spring: trees are budding, flowers are blossoming, and our neighbors are returning to sidewalks, parks, and familiar gathering places. There is... 
by shelley | Dec 31, 2025 | President's Corner
As we enter a chilly December, autumn’s last leaves are falling, daylight wanes, and we find ourselves at the beginning of the holiday season—reflective, grateful, and anticipating the lengthening light that’s just ahead. In 2025 we have witnessed profound challenges... by shelley | Nov 1, 2025 | President's Corner
We’re in the midst of autumn, and our neighborhoods have taken on softer hues this year — a quiet kind of beauty. Even in uneasy times, there’s comfort in familiar streets, crisp mornings, and the company of neighbors. The recent “No Kings” protest — large,... by shelley | Oct 1, 2025 | President's Corner
These are unsettling times in our city. The presence of National Guard, ICE, and FBI agents on our streets is a constant reminder of how fragile our freedoms can be. As I write this column, the threat of a government shutdown looms, and free speech is under strain as...