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It’s been awhile since I’ve been lost in a library. In fact I’m unsure if I’ve ever been lost in one.  I have a newly set goal to learn enough about my newest library that I no longer get lost.  Wandering down in the tunnels between the Jefferson and Madison buildings of the Library of … Read moreLibrary of Congress – Reader

Been a long time, my limited cranial capacity has been overloaded for weeks and I’ve long forgotten more than I can recall that I wanted to report. That said….we gotta start somewhere.  Today was the first day of a week of big, big decisions coming out of the current session of the Supreme Court.  I … Read moreLucky Number 28

Our neighborhood is carved out of the hills and marshes of northeastern VA. Although everyone seems to call it Northern VA. Giant, hulking apartment buildings and acres of concrete, glass and steel have risen out of rich fertile soil that could likely grow about anything planted. Just a couple blocks away are street inclines of … Read moreSam and the Squirrels

Breakfast with the Supreme Court, coffee with Congress and lunch with Health and Human Services. A pretty good week. Not exactly the dining partners I’ve been used to the last few years.  I found myself running ahead of schedule all week–that alone makes for a top 10% week–so with time to spare I figured I’d better … Read moreUnexpected Dining Partners

Easy it’s not been.  Two big dogs (one very sick, one very active) and all their belongings,  household items and clothes (to cover two) for two people, three bikes (shhh….Ames thinks only two are making the trip….a third makes it as far as BenG’s for permanent storage) and affiliated gear and one person to drive … Read more