Ignite my energy.

One disappointment yesterday, a play we had tickets to see was canceled due to illness. Still, long day of touring, much of it spent at the Museum of African American History. We took in quite a bit and still I know my wife and I could have been there all day.

The current temporary exhibit is on Afrofuturism, and included one of Janelle Monáe's "Archandroid" costumes. inspired in part by the robot from Metropolis. It all comes together, doesn't it?

The day also included books shopping on the Wharf, and a water taxi back to Alexandria. I was chilly all day, but not miserably so. It's been a beautiful trip.  

Distance: 2.25 miles

Duration: 22:32
Pace: 10:01

Route: Commonwealth Triangle

Temperature: 48°
Climate: sunny & bright!

Mood: very nice

Three mornings, three runs. Success! What a lovely route. I would prefer crossing fewer streets, but at least the folks in Va. yield to pedestrians.

1977 Playlist

Serpentine Fire - Earth, Wine & Fire

Sonic Reducer- Dead Boys

All Around the World - The Jam

Deacon Blues - Steely Dan

Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac

Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowza, Yowza, Yowza) - Chic

More cherry blossoms.

What was 1977? The year of my global awareness. I began listening to the radio, and noticing contemporary music. Star Wars and Saturday Night Live -- I still have the vinyl.

 
Stretches: yes
Abdominals: 90 sec. (2x)
Water: yes

Breakfast: coffee w/cream, assorted Chinese leftovers, banana

Coffee Break: earl grey tea w/honey

Lunch: sausage roll, latte

Car beverage: day-old cherry Coke Zero 

Dinner: cheese curd, crab dip on toast, fried haddock, fries, slaw

I have decided I am not lactose averse.

Anger is an energy.

Yesterday was a pleasant adventure. Our son's boyfriend wrote a poem for Ukraine, which is on display at the National Cathedral, which is really how we got the idea for the entire journey. I haven't been here in a very long time, and I have missed traveling. It is a welcome break.

We saw the exhibit, then visited the zoo to see the great pandas. I have never seen a live panda, either. We had a very good visit with my cousin and his family, too, for dinner. Today, more touring! 

Distance: 2.25 miles

Duration: 22:09
Pace: 9:51

Route: Commonwealth Triangle

Temperature: 47°
Climate: cool, sun emerging

Mood: good

 

Forgotten how great it is to run when traveling. It helps when there's a bike path right outside your AirBnB.

Wyland (1993)

1987 Playlist

Pump It Up (Lean On Me Reprise) - Club Nouveau

What's the Matter Here? - 10,000 Maniacs

Just Like Heaven - The Cure

Rise - Public Image Ltd.

Never Let Me Down Again (Aggro Mix) - Depeche Mode

That was an era.

What was 1987? Phred In My Pants. Accutane. Interning at my uncle's shop. The origns of a comic strip. Black hair dye. Becoming someone new for a while, and I don't think he was very nice.

 
Stretches: yes
Abdominals: 90 sec.
Water: yes

Breakfast: coffee w/cream, strawberry rhubarb yogurt & granola w/fresh raspberries & banana + mango strudel

Lunch: fried chicken thighs, greens & cornbread

Dinner: General Tso's chicken, Kung Pao tofu w/asparagus, sesame chicken, rice, chicken dumplings, sugar bun, fortune cookie (all in moderation)

Mono into your stereo soul.

First day in D.C. Last night we arrived in Alexandria and walked down King Street to the river. I was amazed at how vibrant the street is, and how many people were out at 9 PM on a school night. But it's spring break, right? By ten, however, most places were closed and the street had largely been vacated.

Big day for being a tourist today. First, I will try out this route I found on a defunct running website. 

Distance: 2.25 miles

Duration: 22:33
Pace: 10:02

Route: Commonwealth Triangle

Temperature: 51°
Climate: sunny & gorgeous

Mood: excellent

That was glorious. Perfect weather, cool and still and sunny. Lovely city paths and side street sidewalks. Maybe again tomorrow?

Cherry blossoms.

1997 Playlist

Your Woman - White Town

All Mixed Up - 311

Candyman - Cornershop

Gettin' Jiggy With It - Will Smith

Loops of Fury - The Chemical Brothers

Ticker-tape of the Unconscious - Stereolab

Man, I had a "Your Woman" jag last winter. That song is hypnotic and moving. This entire playlist was stunning. The Nineties!

What was 1997? New Year's in New Orleans. The Vampyres. London and Stratford. One Step Beyond. Oh! And we visited Washington D.C.

 
Stretches: yes
Abdominals: 90 sec.
Water: yes

Breakfast: coffee w/cream, granola, honey yogurt, raspberries, banana & a splash of cream

Lunch: pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, queso fries

Coffee Break: coffee w/cream

Dinner: Turkey meatloaf, salad, potatoes, green beans, cake & ice cream, seltzer (chips, spinach dip & tortilla chips)