February 26, 2010: Ropa Vieja

You can't go wrong with Ropa Vieja for lunch.

February 25, 2010: Working Late Again

February 24, 2010: So Old and Boring I Shouldn't Post It

I had a very busy February, complete with all nighters with this terrible view.  

February 22, 2010: I found your bike

As the epic snow receded, all kinds of lost items were discovered in DC, one of which was this bike.

February 19, 2010: Ready For Spring

As I stood on the platform waiting for a train at the King Street metro station in Alexandria, bracing myself against a cold wind, I realized that I've officially reached the point of being tired of winter. I know some people dislike winter to the point that they look forward to Spring as soon as the weather cools in the fall. I suggest they move to Miami or San Diego. I like winter, but I have more use for it when I can ski. That doesn't really happen for me in DC, but I still like winter, and I really enjoyed the snow here while it was falling, but now, bring on spring! The Masons must be expecting spring soon; if you look closely, you'll see they only shoveled a narrow path up the steps to their landmark temple.

February 18, 2010: The Homeless People Are Gone

When it's warm, these benches are filled with people eating lunch and homeless people who wish they had lunch. In the wake of DC's epic storm, broken trees and a lot of snow take the people's place. The snow was heavy; according to news reports, the ornamental cherry trees around the tidal basin took a hard hit.

February 17, 2010: O-Dark Thirty--FAIL

This is what the gym looks like when I lay in bed for 30 minutes after my alarm goes off, debating the relative merits of going back to sleep versus going to the gym. I finally peeled myself from the mattress, got to the gym later than I wanted to, but had a great workout anyway. I like being home in the evening when work cooperates with that goal, so I think I'll try the morning workout thing again tomorrow.