Metro Mystery

When the guy across from you on the Metro is reading his book upside-down, do you say something? If anybody recognizes this title as one that is supposed to be upside-down, please let of know. Explain this witchcraft.

Tina and Stephen and I

Combining this with my previous post proves the old adage, "Larry King is old" jokes always come in threes . . .

Stephen and I

Today, in Bisnow on Business, you'll see a video from me that makes an age-pointed reference to Larry King.

Last night, on Larry King Live, Stephen Colbert made an age pointed reference to Larry King.

Maybe we have the same writers? Maybe we just both can't think of anything funnier than calling people old? Jury's still out.

Granted, Larry King's age is fodder for many a joke . . . but in lieu of recent posts, I figured I'd add this to the pile of evidence. Plus, Stephen's interview quotes are good for a laugh.

More Flight . . .

Sure, I'm the one playing catch up with this group, but I will project that upon the blog, by posting another clip by Flight of the Conchords.

Our Latest National Treasure

Stephen Colbert and I have a habit of sharing ideas for content. I don't mind when he peeks at my blog. And I hope he doesn't mind if I watch his show.

I had been meaning to visit his portrait in the National Air and Space Museum; it's part of the National Treasures Exhibition. It's the kind of thing you can't do when you're in Iowa, so why not take advantage of it? (The exhibit, which includes Dorothy's ruby slippers, Lincoln's top hat, and the Seinfeld puffy shirt, is usually housed at the Museum of American History, but that's being renovated.)

*Quick background for all this can be found in this video



Today was the final day his portrait was on display, so I had to get my act together. I mass transited into town and made my way to Air and Space. The line for the display was quick-moving, and the exhibition did not disappoint. There, amongst our other national treasures, was a photo of Mr. Colbert.






I asked a kindly stranger to take my photo. After seeing the photo, my first reaction was a bit of dismay. Why would he cut out part of the Colbert portrait? That was the whole point of being there! However, now I understand that the stranger wanted to give the photo some context, to show some edges to the display case. That way, people know it's an actual Smithsonian museum and not me fooling around in my basement. So, I'm no longer angry. And if you try and change my mind, and say I was hoodwinked, I will promptly delete your comment and pretend you don't exist.

And if all else fails, I can just pretend I'm the girl in this next photo. That way the photo includes a full Stephen and a full me (as played by the girl with her back to the camera).

Flight of the Conchords

Flight of the Conchords will be live at Lisner Auditorium on May 9th. But they're already sold out. Bummer. But you can still watch them below.

I do work too

For those who wonder if I actually have a job or if I just made that up to avoid the hassle of an actual job search . . .

I had my first official publishing yesterday. I wrote a piece about the effects of cap-and-trade environmental regulations on the South Korean Free Trade Agreement.

Not really.

I wrote about what we always write about. Business events and soirées. But I also made a video.

Washington at Night

Washington at Night. Sure beats those novelty postcards I used to receive.

MLK

By chance, or by my own failing, this isn't something I'd seen before. Robert Kennedy, forty years ago today.

Trees and Tidals

While many locals and travelers overtly praises Cherry Blossoms, we internally are wondering "Wait, which ones are the Cherry Blossoms? Is that a Cherrry Blossom? I thought Cherry Blossoms were supposed to die after 1 week . . .and it's August. I'm so confused."

Play along with me as I tackle the age old question "Is This a Cherry Blossom?" Use the pause button at the bottom to go at your own pace.