Bikes 'R' Me

My Favorite Room. The frame in the stand was supposed to be a project to work on throughout the year. Pick out just the right parts, experiment with different bars and gears. Now it's a necessity. A way to get to work. This is because the bike on the left is no more. It ceases to be. Makes me a little sad just looking at it in pre-collision form. But in the end, better to have mangled steel than mangled bone.

The Other Capitol Hill

Lost treasures of our neighborhood. These are the original columns from the U.S. Capitol building. They were tossed out years ago and have been resurrected on the grounds of the National Arboretum in Northeast DC. I have nothing terribly witty to add. Just a great place to visit. And as an extra added bonus the arboretum has well paved, sparsely traveled roads that are great for intervals.

The Fightin' Tortoises

When our daughter is old enough, she will go here for school. It is with some trepidation that we do this, for fear that telling people she goes to the slowe school may convey the wrong message.

Read the marquee's final line and add your favorite Assault Weapon Ban Expiration or DC School Violence joke here: ______.

Basil (Rhymes with Dazzle)

"If a dog doesn't put you first where are you both? In what relation? A dog needs God. It lives by your glances, your wishes. It even shares your humour. This happens about the fifth year. If it doesn't happen you are only keeping an animal."

Enid Bagnold (1889-1981), British novelist, playwright.

Basil is only two. But I think he gets it.

Chainlink'd White House

WhiteHouse
Originally uploaded by Schiek.

Many thoughts cross my mind when I see the symbol of the free world surrounded by a chain link fence. I don't think I can adequately convey these thoughts in this space. So instead...

Add your own Homeland Security or Access to Government joke here: ________.

DCsign

DCsign
Originally uploaded by Schiek.

Too many lawyers in this town. Even the bike racks have disclaimers. I am surprised nobody has stolen this sign. Likely thieves probably can't figure out how to get past the duct tape. Chalk one up for the Department of Homeland Security.

Starting Over...

Started this blog a couple of years ago. Did a poor job keeping up. We will see how it goes, eh?