July 4, 2006
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Happy Fourth!
Happy July
4th everyone. Hope the past few days have been enjoyable. As for me, I
took Monday off for a 4-day weekend, during most of which my sister
came in from Atlanta so we could spend some time together.We had a great time, really. Sightseeing wasn’t a big part of the agenda, but we did visit the National Air and Space Museum and the National Museum of the American Indian. Now, the Air and Space Museum was fun as usual; though it was my second time going, I enjoyed it all. 
The
American Indian Museum, however, was a tad underwhelming to be honest.
Two short floors of shops, then two short floors of some exhibits. It
was about 80% about how Native Americans live today, rather than a lot
on the history of American Indians. Although, the caveat is
that the museum is new, and I do see a lot of potential for expansion,
and more on the history side of things. Though of course I’m biased due
to my love of history in general. I wouldn’t write off the museum
entirely, but I would just give it time to grow.
For the Fourth
of July, the fireworks display was great. Almost looked cancelled on
account of some crazy 15-minute thunderstorm that sailed through. But
you know the saying: if you don’t like the weather in DC, then wait ten
minutes.And, last, a World Cup update: now all you England and Brazil fans are as miserable as me! HAH!.
But forget Italy, now I’m going for France. Retiring after a World Cup
win would be a very fitting finish for Zidane’s career. KF
