November 24, 2006
Meeting Up With Aaron and Other Doings
So I'm in Virginia, near Washington D.C., visiting my father. While we were in the city today, I had the chance to meet up with Aaron, who lets me blog on his site Lifelike Pundits. We spent an hour in a Starbucks in Chinatown, and then he walked me down to the mall, where the rest of my family was milling around in the Museum of Natural History.
It was so great to meet him face to face...we spent our time talking about politics and our pets. And, as any good mom will do, I made him look at photos of my kids.
Aaron paid me the great compliment of saying I'm gorgeous, but I think he's just trying to make me feel good. He's got a great voice, and it was nice knowing that someone under 30 has more on his mind than sports or what's on TV. I hope we can see each other again some time!
So let's see...while here, we went to the recently opened National Museum of the Marine Corps, which I highly recommend! Not only do you learn more about the Corps' history, but what recruits go through to become a Marine. There's a special exhibit on 9/11 and our presence in Afghanistan and Iraq. One thing irritated me: there's a Children's Corner, where kids are invited to draw a picture about their visit to the museum. Tacked up among the various flag and soldier drawings was a paper that said "Fight AIDS, Not Iraq." The writing looked more like an adult's...give me a break. I bought a baseball cap that has the Marine Corps symbol and says USMC on it...I'll be sure to wear it in front of my pacifist friends!
We also went to the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and made the obligatory trip to Ford's Theater and the boarding house across the street where Lincoln was brought to die. I hadn't been there since I was very young, so I really enjoyed seeing it again. There's so much to see and do in Washington D.C.; you really need to be able to spend at least a week here.
Tomorrow we're going to Mt. Vernon, which I'm really looking forward to!
Hope you're all having a great holiday weekend!
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Well, at least we know Aaron's eyes are in good shape. I've seen a picture of you and you ARE gorgeous!! Now, go ahead and blush.
Posted by: THIRDWAVEDAVE at November 25, 2006 02:34 PMsounds like a great trip.
Aaron is outstanding...
so is the mighty Blogmeister.
have fun...
Posted by: hnav at November 25, 2006 11:22 PMMiss Pam,
Having never seen a photo of you, we'll just have to take Aaron's (and 3rd's) word for it!
A little envious here about your trip to DC. Been many times and it's always fascinating. Ranks high on my list of favorite places to visit. So much to see, so little time. Never boring. Was there for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree one year -- we froze, but it was well worth the chill. I have a deep affection and awe for our nation's Capitol, even if many of its inhabitants on the Hill are less than impressive.
Enjoy your holiday! Wishing I was there too!
Andrea
Radio Patriot 1
