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Dinner

There is nothing like a home cooked meal…or, so the Senator says. Which is why he enjoys having his colleagues over for dinner during the legislative session. He particularly likes inviting those members over who live a great distance from the Capitol and are unable to go home to their families each night.

This year the King’s Ranch Casserole was back by popular demand… and my kitchen and I lived to tell about it. Never mind that it looked like a fraternity house for a while, but what would you expect with eight grown men hanging out?

Once dinner was served I left them to their own devices and discussions. I mean, seriously, someone had to begin the monstrous clean up!

Meanwhile, these guys played pool, laughed a lot, watched a basketball game and discussed all of the world’s problems. I’m not sure what they were laughing at, or who won at the pool table, but I don’t think it mattered. The Senator should do this more often. After all, the world has a lot of problems that need to be solved, right?

My Town

Shhhh! Don’t tell the Senator, but I absolutely LOVE this town!

That would be Washington D.C., our Nation’s Capitol. I took this photo from an old, historic hotel that has recently been renovated and turned into a swanky place with lots of international travelers. It is right across from the Treasury building and from the roof-top, you can see the White House….Well, you can see the snipers on the roof-top overlooking the White House. I waved at them. They didn’t wave back.

You can also see people who are desiring a tour of the White House from up here.

They say this line starts forming BEFORE 7:00 a.m.

Michelle Obama’s organic garden is supposed to be over there somewhere. However, I have yet to see past the major security – even from this view. I think it is safe to say the Secret Service has this place covered!

I am star struck in this town. It is my Hollywood. And I am not coming home until I see some politicians.

Week 3

So, we are now into week three of the current legislative session. The Senator has a cold, I have been cleaning out closets and the kids get to enjoy a short week of school. Can you spell f-u-n?

The Senator has been rather mum about the goings on down at the marble palace. I am sure this is not for a lack of activity, but rather because we really haven’t seen much of him. Well, except last night when he ducked out of a reception to come home and watch the Batchelor…but ONLY because he wasn’t feeling good. You know, because he was coming down with a cold or the flu or H1N1 for goodness sakes. Anyway, he must get well soon because we are entertaining some of his colleagues next week at our house. And, I am cooking. And, that is a scary thing.

Any ideas on a menu? Anyone?