so, lincoln and i have a regular "running" route (i use quotes because it's less running than me dragging him behind me) that takes us right up to the steps on the west side of the us capitol. honestly, i love that we live close enough to get there in about ten minutes, and we post up on the steps pretty frequently and watch the sun set and make googly eyes at each other (you would do it, too, if your dog was as handsome as mine is). the weather was lovely tonight, so we headed up to claim our step and were surprised to find ourselves in the middle of a concert. i totally forgot they do this on monday nights during the summer, but a band from one branch of the military or the other (tonight it was the navy) performs literally on the capitol steps and it's never very crowded, and although i never actively remember to go up there on monday nights, i always love it when we do manage to stumble upon the concerts. sitting there on the steps, watching the sun set behind the washington monument, with the dome of the capitol right behind me and the music of a full orchestra as a backdrop sometimes gets me to feeling like i live in epcot center, like none of this could possibly be real, let alone happening less than a mile from where i live. dc really is an incredible city and i am always excited when i can take advantage of all the little things like this it has to offer. and obviously, lincoln does, too. he likes hanging out on the steps so much i think he may be considering a run for office. i told him it's a nice thought, but, i don't think he's cut out for the campaign trail. you know, since it involves moving more than twice a day and all.
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