Unascended -- research and putting it together

[jo_graham]

This morning I'm working on some research for Unascended, specifically which foreign policy NGO Elizabeth worked for first, as an intern between her junior and senior years at Georgetown in the summer of 1990. I've decided on the Center for Strategic and International Studies for a number of reasons. First, I heard a very dynamic speaker from

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[wabbitseason]

*I'm* amused because I literally work around the corner from that K Street location and so I'll be very familiar with that area. Always frustrates me no end, when writers will seemingly research any number of other details, but then don't do basic research on the real cities they use. Washington DC especially seems to be "oh anything will do" approach to some writers. So *I* appreciate it!

[jo_graham]

Oh cool! I didn't realize you worked in DC. I worked at Thomas Circle and Mass for years, and before that on Rhode Island Ave. My bus stop was at K and 14th for a long time. So you'll also appreciate that Jack's office at Homeworld Security is in the Homeland Security building on Mass across the street from Capital City Brewery!

I'm thinking of having Elizabeth have lunch at The Fourth Estate at the National Press Club. I've been there a bunch of times and done a number of events there.

[tricksterquinn]

I was just at the Fourth Estate for an event last month!

Capitol City Brewery closed the Postal Square location two and a half years ago, which is still a source of annoyance for me. Just in case this ever comes up.

[jo_graham]

Thank you! I'll have to remember that. But I know it was there in 2009 in The Furies, right?

[tricksterquinn]

Yeah, it had closed very recently when I tried to take Cody there in the summer of 2011. The one downtown was still there (and as far as I know still is).

[wabbitseason]

Yep! I'm more Farragut Square and L street and we're about to move around the corner. I've never attended any events at the Press Club, although I've walked by a number of times.

[jo_graham]

I used to plan events, so I did a number at the Press Club because they're convenient, appropriate, and also have really excellent catering rates. (Ok, they did five years ago, the last time I used them.)

Oh yes, I know Farragut Square. My metro stop was Farragut North when I worked on Rhode Island Ave. So right around the corner from you.

I bet you used to go to the infamous Borders that was frequented by Monica Lewinsky!