THIS AND THAT

 We had different experience a few days ago when we drove into DC to visit the Franciscan Monastery located there. The man in the middle is Brother Sebastian. He is a graduate of MDR high and was a freshman when we first moved to Minonk.  Jerry learned via facebook that he was here, so we decided it might be interesting to go see him. He had no idea we were coming, but we just asked at the visitor center if we could see him, and it was no problem. He was very surprised and pleased that we stopped. It was indeed very interesting and one of the highlights of our stay here. He spent about 1.5 hours visiting/reminiscing with us. He had quite a story to tell including personal and professional items, and his battle with cancer that is an ongoing situation.

 We spent one afternoon watching this man cut down a tree in our neighbor's yard. I think that guy's nuts - what do you think?!? There were three assistants on the ground - and when they finished, there was just a stump on the ground. They took the smaller branches, but them up, and took them away in a truck. The larger logs are still on the ground.

Last night, we hopped on the Metro, went downtown and caught a shuttle to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. We had dinner at the rooftop Terrace Cafe. After eating we went out on the Terrace and took these two pictures.

Then we went to one theater and listened to a string quartet perform great music. Following that we went to a larger theater and saw the National Symphony Orchestra and the Cirque de la Symphonie. We were in the upper balcony - but still had a great view. It was a combination of orchestra music and aerial/acrobatic/illusion/contortion and more. It was a most enjoyable evening. Right down to the Metro ride home. Not bad for an old couple from Central Illinois - hanging out until late at night in DC - right?