Colbert Hangs in the Bathrooms at the National Portrait Gallery

Brent and I often watch the "Colbert Report" on Comedy Central. For anyone who has watched the show, you probably know his portrait has been on display in the National Portrait Gallery in D.C. We could delve into the more philosophical questions such as "what is art?" and "what deserves to be hanging in the Smithsonian art galleries," but I think you would miss the point of this exhibit- it's comical! Colbert's portrait hangs in the foyer of the bathrooms right next to the largest, and most exhaustive collection of presidential portraits. Colbert, however, has one claim to fame- he has the most portraits in the gallery because his is a portrait, within a portrait, within a portrait... The gallery claims it has brought a whole new type of visitor to the museum, which I can attest to. There was a line of young people getting their picture made (I had to do it for the blog...) the whole time I was in the gallery. I guess you could consider it a novelty.

The "exhibit" (it's only one picture) will end tomorrow.

My favorite time of year in D.C.

Cherry blossom season is my favorite time of year in D.C. I have a theory though on why the cherry blossom season is only two weeks- it's too cold and windy for the blossoms to last much longer here! This morning at sunrise (6:57 a.m.- 39 degrees), Maddie and I went to see the cherry blossoms around the tidal basin. Last year my grandmother, Da, was here to see them with me and the year before Brent went with me. But this year, with Brent out of town, I took Maddie. Maddie along with the 80 other dogs checking out the scene, and the 6 million tourist and professional photographers, made for an eventful trip. It was beautiful at sunrise and the weather was perfect, clear blue skies with a hint of spring in the air. I invite anyone to come visit during cherry blossom season- it really is something you have to see at least once in your life time!

But the cherry blossoms were not our only exciting activity for the day. Even before sunrise I was out stealing (I mean this in the most exaggerated sense of the word since I'm publishing this post) forsythia branches off the side of Interstate 395. This weekend I was responsible for the lay ministry table for our church ministry expo. The theme was racing and the decorations were fantastic. Two friends were in charge of the expo, Destin and Maria. I did the table with the blue table coverings and flower arrangement (although photo is before the table was completed). Tomorrow I'll greet at the table. Brent and I serve in the welcome center every other Sunday greeting visitors at our church and we also serve as needed in the nursery. We love working with the one years olds but they really wear us out!

Brent returns tomorrow from covering the civil rights game in Memphis, Tenn. I'm sure you'll get a post from him soon- he's meeting tons of interesting people this weekend, but Maddie and I will be glad when he returns. My protector dog is no longer fooled by the noise in the living room at night (see my first ever post on the blog, "Party at Maddie's House").

Cheers!