Home opener for the Nationals! It was a chilly day, and the Nats lost to the Pirates, but Katie and I had fun. I love Nats Park. We had great seats near first base. There was a Hard Times Cafe stand near our section, so we had chili dogs and nachos for dinner.

Of course I took a doll with me. Ezri fit easily in my clear bag.


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The surgery center called. Anthem is going to cover me for outpatient surgery, and will work something out if it turns into an overnight. I think there was a coding error. Anthem probably thought my surgeon was planning to keep me for several days. Nope, only if there are big complications. I was told to prepare for either going home that night or ( Read more... )

Virginia was rattled by a 5.8 earthquake (initially estimated as a 6.0). I had never experienced a quake before. It was terrifying because it was so shallow ( Read more... )

Yeah, that happened this week. Trump became the first president to be impeached twice, this time for inciting the attack on the Capitol. And though he'll be out of office before the Senate trial happens, he could actually get convicted this time. Even Mitch McConnell has turned on him!


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After the rioters were finally ousted from the Capitol, Congress went right back to work. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in on January 20th ( Read more... )

What the hell has happened to our country? Armed Trump supporters have stormed the U.S. Capitol building. Congress is in lockdown and have halted the Electoral College debate. They're being told to shelter in place. This is a damn national emergency ( Read more... )

The Nats have done it! They beat the Astros 7-2 to force Game 7. Never underestimate the Nats!

Houston Astros now lead the Series 3-2. Tomorrow it's do or die for the Nats ( Read more... )

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The Nats just won Game One of the World Series! They beat the Astros 5-4. It was a long game, over three hours!

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