Things around DC have been particularly slow and mournful this week as everyone has been thinking about the tragedy in Tucson and all of those involved. It was really amazing to see the flags of the Capitol, Washington Memorial, and around Union Station all at half-mast as we remember those who were lost.
We had a seminar this week with a lobbyist who represents the University of Georgia. It was really interesting to learn about his role and the role of all lobbyists in DC as major information providers to legislators. We learned from him that the term lobbying actually came from the time when President Ulysses S. Grant would walk from the White House to the Willard Hotel to get a few drinks. People who wanted to influence him and talk to him learned to hang out in the “lobby” of the hotel with him.
My roommate, Bethany, and I have a bucket list of all the things we have to do in DC before we leave. We added the Willard Hotel! Last night we were able to cross something off: Ethiopian food! DC has a huge collection of different types of foods from all over the world, and we had heard we couldn’t miss out on Ethiopian food. We went to Zed’s. All five of us ordered different entrees to share. They brought out an enormous platter. On the bottom of the platter was pancake-type bread. And all of our entries were poured on top. We then used the pancake type bread to pick up the food with our hands. It was very different and very good. There were a lot of spices, and I think my hands might spell of Ethiopian food for the next few days! Definitely an experience…
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