A popular new trend in D.C. has been league softball and kickball on the National Mall, in the shadow of the Capitol and the Washington Monument. I was able to take part in this new past time tonight, subbing in for Shannon on her kickball league. We definitely lost the game, almost by the mercy rule, but it was worth the view and the feeling of playing an all-American sport on the ultimate all-American lawn: the National Mall. It was also a really wonderful and relaxing way to end a fantastic week-long vacation to one of my favorite cities. I will be back soon, whether for vacation or permanently I'm not yet sure.
