This week, Washington shut down for the funeral services of former president Ronald Reagan. It's an auspicious time to be in the capital city, and I've been lucky to have access to it.
We've been watching the National Cathedral service (on T.V., of course) and G. Dubs said the most romantic thing in reference to Reagan's feelings for Nancy. I can't find the transcript online yet, but it went something like, "Reagan walked through many crowded rooms in his lifetime, but he said Nancy was the only person who made him feel lonely by simply leaving the room." I just about cried!!! I'm serious, there are tears in my eyes just thinking about it.
Last night, we heard George Bush and Prince Charles would be in the Rotunda, so after a viewing of Joe vs. the Volcano (excellent movie, BTW), we made our way to the Hill. With our press passes, we bypassed the eight-hour line and waltzed in the press entrance. One guard tried to stop us, saying we needed an escort, but we talked him into letting us in. We hung out in the Rotunda for almost two hours. We saw Papa Bush and Barbara, but Charlie never showed. Outside, people actually started getting turned away, and we were just hanging out in there for hours. I got a few decent photos, but I'm not going to post them yet because it takes time. I filed them with the Courier & Press anyway, so you might be able to see them in the paper tomorrow.
Donna and Brandon are in D.C., so I'm meeting them in a half hour at Union Station. It'll be fun. This is my last weekend in D.C. I can't believe it's already here! Time flies.
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