The first cicada

 At least this is the first one I have spotted on May 16. Based on the shed exoskeletons there are more hiding nearby. The cool spring has slowed the emergence of Brood X so I haven’t heard them yet  

And this one hasn’t shed its larval shell either. 

January 2021 in DC

A photo essay of sorts... January 1 to January 18

January 1

January 6

Motorcade on Delaware Ave

January 7

January 9

Hope in graffiti 

Finding a tranquil image

Rosslyn at sunset

January 11 

These shoes have run 1000 miles

These feet have run a lot more than that

January 12

Pennsylvania Avenue bike lane on the way home from my dentist

January 13

Fences

January 16

Checkpoints around the Tidal Basin

January 17: More fences

Vehicle checks in front of HUD

National Guard everywhere

January 18: Escape to the Anacostia Trail

That's a lot of ambulances

It is interesting to watch the new bridge go up

Reviewing these pictures makes me sad. I want my city back. Running on the Mall is a constant joy and these insurrectionists have stolen it from me and so many others. 

Goodbye 2020

 And good riddance.

I took the afternoon to run out the year.

Halfway through my 13.96 miles.

And end of the day real eggnog thanks to the Smitten Kitchen recipe.

Christmas in the New Apartment

Here's my 2020 Christmas tree:

And please note my new ornament which basically sums up 2020. I hope I can find a gilded vaccine syringe for next year. 

It is possible to fill a roll of yeast dough with cranberry sauce. Messy, but possible.

To be honest it was basically a pan full of bread and jam... delicious bread and jam. 

I walked past one of the new apartment buildings at the riverfront by the baseball stadium tonight and I'm quite impressed by the dedication of the residents of this corner to their lights and decorations. Poor restaurants with the tents and outdoor bubbles, trying to keep their business alive. I understand the motivation, but I certainly won't be eating at a restaurant myself anytime soon. 

My main entertainment continues to be running both by myself and with Kori. I'm maintaining around 30 miles a week so I'll be ready for the real races, whenever they can restart.