Groundhog Day

Well, it isn't really, but I am still on hold to begin my internship.  In the meantime,  yesterday I checked out the Dept. of Labor building and walked around outside the Capital -- saw the press corps out in force waiting for the Supreme Court rulings.  I went to evening Mass at the Shrine and then took a drive out to Arlington and walked around a shopping center.

The word yesterday was that the contract was with USF legal department; late today it was sent back to OSHA, and I did call them, got voice mail, left a message, but no call-back yet.

And so I wait...

Today I went to the Franciscan Monastery for morning Mass and then a guided tour of the church and catacombs.  The priest today spoke of the Golden Rule, which reminds us to treat not only others (as in people), but all things as we would wish to be treated.  The church and catacombs are replicas of many revered places and structures in the Holy Land, and there are some religious relics also on display.  I was unable to tour the 40 acres of gardens because of the storm that passed through here on Friday night, but I am certain they will reopen while I am in DC.  The storm system, a microburst, caused a lot of damage in the neighborhood.

Now for you Florida folks, my weather story pales in comparison with all the excitement of Tropical Storm Debby, but that is my contribution to the weather talk!

Later today, I navigated through getting on different Metro lines to get from here to the area around American University and then south to Alexandria, VA.  I walked through Old Town and down by the waterfront.  Pictures are below, and links to some of the things I've mentioned.

http://www.myfranciscan.org/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microburst

Capital Building

Department of Labor (where I'll be interning)

Franciscan Monastery

ABCs for Life

Waterfront at Old Town Alexandria

I plan to update next when I start my internship!