Category Archives: D.C.

September 11, 2001 memories

Sept 11, 2001, was my 2nd day on my new AOL job after the big Netscape closure layoff. I had just returned from a trip to Seattle and Vancouver the day before and was driving out to AOL’s Ashburn campus … Continue reading

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Ovid’s Metamorphosis

I went to the National Gallery of Art with the express purpose of seeing the Edvard Munch exhibit — a small exhibition of his work from their collection. I’ve always been a fan of the Finnish artist, and I enjoyed … Continue reading

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Bicyclists in Downtown Traffic

As I was driving home from work, there was a report on the radio of a bicyclist struck two blocks from my office. My first thought was that I hoped it wasn’t someone I knew. I have a number of … Continue reading

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Who are you?

I wish more Americans would fight back against the “work more, live less” philosophy that seems to be entirely too pervasive in American culture. It isn’t healthy, and we shouldn’t be proud that we spend so much time “busy, busy, … Continue reading

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Dustpans

Exciting topic today, eh? As with most things, there is a story behind that one word. We had the final walk-through and created the punch list on Friday for my home addition construction. My architect included a note that I … Continue reading

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Earthquake!

No, I’m not on the west coast this week. We had a shockingly large earthquake right here in Washington, DC.  Yes, by California standards a 5.9 earthquake is not a big deal, but by DC standards this was a huge … Continue reading

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The Dalai Lama and Darth Vader

Two subjects I doubt you’d see together, except for the fact that as I was walking by the Verizon Center during lunch time today I was listening to the VW Darth Vader ad and watching streams of monks in saffron … Continue reading

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Construction is underway!

Even though it has been a bit overcast and rainy, the construction firm started work on April 1st. They hung a big blue tarp off the back of the house to cover the site as they prepare to start the … Continue reading

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We Have Permits!

I’ve been planning this addition to my house since the first meeting with the architect last June. Through a series of meetings, he created drawings to meet my requests for a two story addition to my house — nothing huge, … Continue reading

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Never Underestimate Talent

I love Jon Stewart.  The performance he and everyone else involved in today’s Rally for Sanity and/or Fear event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., reminded me with force that the admiration I have for him is not misplaced. … Continue reading

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