I'm not particularly patriotic. I disagree with a lot of what the current administration is up to. But I have to say that being here on the 4th of July is really just about enough to inspire the stars and stripes out of anyone. I nearly cried during the dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence, and it was A-mazing to see all of the people lined up in the National Mall singing the national anthem.
The evening's concert was a very strange collection of previously cool performers like The Beach Boys and Gloria Estefan. The best part of the concert was the 1812 Overture with cannons.
Watching fireworks burst around the Washington Monument was truly a memorable experience, as well. They were enormous and cutting edge. There were types of explosions I had never seen before.
The rest of the weekend was great, and almost entirely because my friends Beth and Jill were in town. We had such a great time just talking and hanging out, I felt like we hadn't done anything - until someone asked us to recount our weekend. I was finally a tourist with them, and I saw several things I had never before. The International Spy Museum is soooo cool. I wonder, do they sell episodes of "Get Smart" on DVD?
I realize this is kind of a lame post, despite the fact that I have a lot of cool things I could tell you about. The truth of the matter is that I'm tired. I haven't slept a ton, and we've been really active. I wouldn't be surprised if I'm in bed by 9:00 tonight. Alas, do not lose heart. I shall return soon with even more commentary on my life. (And David, I haven't forgotten about you. My brain is just too tired tonight.)
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
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Hello granny! The spy museum sounds cool... but I'm a nerd... and a guy...
If I may just add a supplement to Whit's post ... the 4th in DC is VERY cool. The 4th happens to be one of my favorite holidays anyway (what's better than a day off from work to bbq and swim and watch fireworks?) And it's all just that much more fabulous in the nation's capitol (altough I didn't swim or eat any bbq).
If you are in Springfield, and happen to talk to me, you'll probably get a 10 minute monologue about all the things I'm thinking about as a result of this trip: war, social responsibility, faith, and how those fit together. Everyone should visit the "Cost of Freedom: Americans at War" exhibit in the Smithsonian American History Museum. And it's all just that much more poignant when coupled with this morning's report of terrorism in London.
Whit is a fabulous hostess and Drew and Claire were very generous to allow us to stay in their home. I wish we'd had more time to hang out with them.
And our flight home got delayed for 5 HOURS. I do not recommend 7+ hours in the DC airport. It's real boring, even with your best friend.
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