Looking Backwards (or, as they say in merry old England, ‘Looking Backward’).

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Jul 042007
 

I think I’ve posted something like this before, but what the hell: it’s Freedom Day!

Happy America day!

Reading that (which, for the lazy among you, is a detailed look at the rhetorical skill with which our Declaration of Independence was drafted) reminded me about how there are two sides to this special day. And I know that, at this point, Britain doesn’t seem to have any harsh feelings about our secession. In some ways, I’m sure they are more than relieved to be rid of us. But I wonder how they felt at the time of the American Revolution.

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 Posted by JHW at 7:35 pm

I am in Washington, DC.

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Jul 042007
 

So far, here are some notable things I’ve done in DC.

  1. Ate dinner at Komi. I love this place so much. Even though it costs an arm and a leg.
  2. Went to a Washington Nationals game. They actually won (this is a blue moon situation).
  3. Ate lunch at Bistro du Coin. The service is miserable, but the food is good and authentic
    French bistro style.
  4. Had a drink atop Hotel Washington. It overlooks the White House and the Mall and is worth a bit of a wait. Hint: even if you can’t get a table right away, you can always check and see if there’s room at the bar.
  5. Went to the National Zoo. If you enjoy watching animals in cages, this is a good place to go. They have pandas, hippos, and other creatures who mourn their captivity. Overpriced sodas.
  6. Supped at Dino. Hearty but sophisticated Italian fare, on the affordable side of expensive. Great wine list, for all of you oenophiles out there. We saw some DC food bloggers there, so you know it’s good. $24 prix fixe menu Sunday through Wednesday before 7:30pm.
 Posted by JHW at 3:47 pm
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