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That is awesome. (reply)

mcassill — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 01:10:28 +0000

Much like everything else, the institutions rule the day (reply)

brionic — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 15:31:08 +0000

but the kernels of truth are easy to find if one puts his mind to it.

The Library of Congress is such a place. One can read from their extensive collection of Elmer Keith and Townsend Whelen's works, for example. The maps collection is astonishing, to say the least. Next time we're out there, my 'brary card will allow access to the reading rooms.

The Smithsonian museums alone beg for months of study, depending on one's interests. We spent hours in the gems, minerals, and crystals exhibit due to boy #2's fascination.

Sadly, we were unable to make it out to the National Firearms Museum. I had arranged to meet Phil and Jim, but time and distance interfered with that plan. Argh.

Belly of the beast. Should be hallmark of our freedoms and (reply)

Rob Leahy — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 03:56:26 +0000

showcase of Liberty...instead it is emulating Mordor...

Sounds like a good trip. (reply)

Hoot — Sun, 22 Sep 2013 15:41:10 +0000

I have mixed emotions about visiting DC. I should do it but, but, it's WASHINGTON, DC for gosh-sake.

Now, they get it. worth the whole trip (reply)

Rob Leahy — Sun, 22 Sep 2013 15:00:19 +0000

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Back from DC. Worked, walked, experienced a lot (reply)

Jhenry — Sun, 22 Sep 2013 03:21:40 +0000

DC is a great place to visit, but you need a couple of weeks to see everything.

Back from DC. Worked, walked, experienced a lot

brionic — Sun, 22 Sep 2013 00:00:14 +0000

I wrote a big post, but scratched and decided to keep it simple.

We went to DC for a series of pediatric cancer conferences. My wife knocked the socks off multiple principals. For an encore she scored big points with two IA congressmen and one senator in private meetings. Now the calls are coming in for more meetings next week. We are proud of her, again, as you who have followed along are aware.

My boys spent hours with me at the Holocaust Museum. Now, they get it. By "it" I mean the unspeakable evil of which humans are capable, AND the need to recognize and act when confronted. I am proud and humbled by their courage and maturity. Molon labe.

Also:

Robert E Lee
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Society of the Cincinnati
Tomb of the Unknowns

Plus a lot more, too much, honestly, and not enough. Blisters be damned.