Mary Poppins Wasn't Perfect

No, really. That's the name of the episode I'm currently watching. But not the part that I just cackled at.  Yes. Cackled. And no one is around. I'm at my dining room table working and listening as Friends is on TV and I'm laughing outloud. By myself. Weird? Maybe.   Happen often? Yes.  Phoebe:  Hey! Have you started off thinking of names yet? Rachel:  Oh yeah! I’ve come up with a bunch of ideas! Ross:  Really? Me too! Phoebe:  Me too! Rachel:  Really?! Phoebe:  Uh huh! If it’s a girl, Phoebe, and if it’s a boy, Phoebo! Ross:  Maybe. But it wouldn’t hurt to have a backup, you know? Uh, Rach-Rach, what were you thinking? (Gives her a look) Rachel:  Okay! I was thinking if it’s a girl, how about Sandrine? It’s French. Ross:  Huh. That’s a really pretty name for-for an industrial solvent. Rachel:  Okay fine, what do you have? Ross:  Well, OK, it’s for a boy. Well, I know it’s a little out there,...

Washington, DC. I've been here 3 months. (!!!) I've learned a couple of things.  I've seen a couple of things, too.  Now that I've been here 3 months, let me tell you a few things I've learned- because of what I've seen. If you go to a new city and visit- it's totally ok to buy paraphernalia. Really. It is.  But save it for when you get home. Don't buy a purple zebra hoodie that says "Washington, DC" and then wear it in the same city.  We know you're here.  If you're one who needs to wear a screen printed shirt, wear one from YOUR home. Maybe someone will see you and be able to associate with you because of that.  From Texas and love the Rangers, Cowboys, or Mavs? Wear one of those shirts. I'll for SURE stop you and tell you I love the teams too!  But if you're wearing a Washington, DC screen printed shirt, I'll most likely avoid you at all costs. (And for those of you thinking, "THIS is how ...