All Roads Lead to the Hill When in Washington D.C., I learned that Capitol Hill, at the eastern end of the National Mall, is the center of town. Though it has never been the geographic center of the federal district, the Capitol is the origin by which both the quadrants of the District are divided and the city was planned.
Shades of Amber The rain has cleared and the air has a new chill to it. That is what winter looks like in the southwest part of the States. Not much snow and none if you live closer to the gulf. But you can count on a few chilly afternoons and if you're lucky, an evening light show. With the shorter days, I'm fortunate to see a few of these on the way home from work.