2013 Flashback: Meeting Cool People

Forest Hills residents and neighbors are so accomplished, and so varied in their interests and passions, that we feel these neighbor profiles and essays were among the highlights of Forest Hills Connection’s year:

Listed in order of their appearance:

MPD Lieutenant Victor Braschnewitz, now retired, was a familiar figure in the neighborhood as the commander of our police service area. He writes about his experiences growing up in DC.

Gary Stevens admitted to his orchid obsession.

Gary Stevens has more than a few orchids.

Bill Menard introduced us to la dolce vita, the good life he and his wife Suzy have built in Italy and in Forest Hills.

Laurie Sieminski is a master quilter who has put her talents to work for charities that provide blankets to children in need.

Travis Price, architect, strives for “ecology, technology and modernity” in his designs. His home is one of the more distinctive in Forest Hills.

David Luria believes anyone can take amazing photos with any kind of camera. That belief turned into a small business, Washington Photo Safari, that is entering its 15th year.

Lee Armfield Cannon moved into the neighborhood relatively recently, and immediately felt right at home.

Dorn McGrath gave us an overview of five artists who live in the neighborhood, including Dorothy Fall.

Deborah LaCroix‘s art includes striking still lifes, portraits and sculptures.

Setsuko Ono is a quiet person. Her sculptures and paintings are anything but.