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April 29, 2008

Work Day Memorial Jog

It had been a little over four hours since Colleen and I had said our farewells at the bus stop this morning, but it felt like an eternity. But her class had a field trip to the FDR Memorial and she asked if I would come meet them. What Dad could refuse? So I jogged/walked (let's call them intervals) the couple of miles from my office building, around the tidal basin, past the Jefferson Memorial, and to the FDR Memorial. I didn't see her right away, and walked the whole memorial without finding her, but then I spotted my girl walking with friends on their way to eat their lunches. Our fortuitous reunion at the FDR Memorial got me through the day.

I took some pictures on the way (a good excuse to stop and catch some badly needed breath). On the return trip, I was able to make a quick, but long awaited visit to the World War II Memorial.

Category: Diversions
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April 27, 2008

Greetings from Nationals Park, take 3

It's our third Nats game this week, but more importantly our second Cubs game of the season. We're hoping to see the Cubs take the series in today's rubber game. Stay tuned.

Update: DAMN! Cubs lost, 2-0. It was a sad game, but still a good day out at the ballpark.

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Greetings from Nationals Park, again!

We're here with Jay and Carolyn, and the Cubs are up 5-0 in the top of the 2nd. We're hoping the predicted thunderstorms don't arrive. Thanks TJ for the tickets!

Update: The Cubs won, 7-0, and the rain started coming down hard only after the game was over. Thank you weather gods, for allowing the 'W' flag to fly at Nationals Park for the first time.

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April 24, 2008

Greetings from Nationals Park

Jennifer and I have joined my office mates for our first visit to Washington's new ballpark, Nationals Park. This is the kickoff for what will be a big week of baseball, as we'll be coming back twice this weekend to see two of the three games when our Cubs come to town. But tonight, we'll 'root, root, root' for the home team Nats.

Update: The home team lost, but the park is beautiful, and getting in and out via Metro was a breeze.

Update 2: Thanks to ESPN mobile, we were able to watch the Cubs earn their 10,000th win in an exciting extra inning finish. They are only the second franchise in Major League Baseball to reach this milestone. We can't wait to watch them get wins # 10,002 - 10,004 this weekend in DC (sorry Nats).

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April 20, 2008

275 Days

So I've found that here in my blog, on entries that are in this category of 'Bush's Last Day', you are likely to see a nice graphic Google Ad for John McCain's campaign. Please click on it and consider how a McCain presidency would essentially be a third term for George Bush. And if a third-term for George Bush appeals to you. Well, please, bite me.