Conjunction Junction

Today's fun fact: if you call the Department of Education, the hold music is the soundtrack to Schoolhouse Rock's "Conjunction Junction."

Anyway, I need to explain my week-long hiatus from posting.  Part of the reason is a paper that was due tonight.  However, the main reason was that my computer broke down during the middle of last week, about the time I would have made the next post.  So, I had to spend my time going on adventures to get it fixed.  I went to the Apple Store in Georgetown on Thursday and was told that what I thought was a small problem was really the Logics Board (Apple's equivalent of the motherboard).  Friday, I went to the only store nearby with the part, and Saturday, I picked it up.  They expedited my repair and really saved my paper, which I was afraid I'd have to restart.  It's worth noting that by "nearby" I mean Tyson's Corner, VA.  It's basically the equivalent of Norcross from Atlanta for my GA readers.  Here's a map.  I also owe a tremendous amount of thanks to the Metro (or WMATA) their rapid transit system.  Walking in Tyson's Corner (an edge city--I recommend the book for more info, I loved it), you feel like you're in suburbia, but I was able to navigate it thanks to the Metro.  And upon later exploration, they are actually in the process of running a new rail line right into Tyson's Corner.

The House also goes back into session tomorrow, so more action should be happening.  I'm scheduled to go to a briefing and collect representative's signatures for a bill.  I fear that I may be coming down with a slight cold, but I'm hoping to stave it off with medicine and vitamins.  Hope everyone reading this is doing well, and may you all have a happy Tuesday!