After wrapping up our conference around midday, Stephanie, Don and I hopped on the Metro and were off to lunch. We were in for a treat today! We ate at Fogo de Chao, a Brazilian steakhouse, on a recommendation…
2009.10.05 Moonlight Monuments and Ben’s Chili Bowl
Stephanie and I started the day by doing something we had never done before while traveling: intentional exercise. We laced up our tennis shoes and went for a jog down Connecticut Avenue. This provided more entertainment than a jog around Tulsa can…
2009.10.04 Darth Vader and Peruvian Steak
The day started at 8:00 with Don calling my cell phone. “Have you seen my conference badge?” Turns out that last night Don had been holding both of our conference bags and he handed me his bag, which contained his badge. I…
2009.10.03 Monuments, Basements and Bridesmaids
I feel very fortunate to be traveling to Washington DC on business for several days. Stephanie and I are with two colleagues from work, LaDeanna and Don. Don also happens to be my boss. When I first saw Don…