Saturday, January 14, 2012

writing from dc

Yes, I am in DC again.  I totally don't mind that I was here just two months ago!  I am hear to present research at a social work conference.  I present later today.  When I arrived here on Thursday, I managed to sneak away for a few hours because I knew once the conference started, I would be stuck in the hotel for 12 hour days.  I found out that my favorite museum, the National Gallery of Art, is a mile away so I set off on a walk straight there.  Well, I made a stop when I saw a sign for authentic gelato.  I mean, I had to stop.  They had traditional flavors but they also had cardamom gelato and black tea gelato.   So I had both! Best gelato I have ever had since Italy!  Once I got to the museum, I saw a fabulous exhibit of an American photographer Harry Callahan, and his work in the 40s and 50s.  I also saw Degas, some 16th century Dutch painters, and the sparkly light installation (again)! 

OK, back to studying my presentation...
National Gallery of Art



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