View from the debates at NCS

This is the view of Washington National Cathedral from the all-girls
National Cathedral School, where this week-end's middle school and
high school debates are taking place among DC's private and public
schools.

A total of 85 teams were fielded, which speaks highly of DC's ability
to educate people capable of arguing at least two sides of an issue.
These kids deserve to be recognized for working so hard to prepare for
this day, then spending their Saturday, from 8:30 to 4:30 in a
draining mental competition.

So from Hambric's Curve I extend a hearty "Well Done!"

Seriously, No Smoking

I don't know if you can read it, but the sign says there is a $250
cleaning fee for smoking in this room. Man, New York has changed...,
for the better. I was at the Waldorf across the street last month, and
though the room was better, it smelled faintly of stale cigarette,
which I couldn't stand even when I was a smoker!

Georgetown MSB

The view from the Hariri building, the new home of Georgetown's
business school, during last night's holiday party, complete with
falling snow.