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It’s A Hell of Weekend to be in DC

You can't help but feel good about this weekend in DC. The National Marathon is being run, the Cherry Blossom Festival is ready for business and the new Nationals ball park is opening which brings a sense of renewal to a city that is far too often associated with violence and poverty.

I know I will be there tomorrow partaking in many of the activities that will be going on in the city. I miss having the easy access to DC that I had when I lived closer to the metro than in Hagertucky. It used to be about an hour into the city center, now it is two hours but that doesn't phase me. What does amaze me though is the amount of people who live in Hagerstown that  don't go to DC for these events. My wife's parents still have yet to see the Cherry Blossom Festival which amazes me. They have lived in Hagerstown for over 20 years and have never gone, yet this will be my wife and I's third year in a row going. It truly is one of the most unique things DC has to offer and if you don't go at some point in your life then you are missing out.

I also have a goal of getting to a Nats game at least once this year, while I can never truly love any team other than the Red Sox being from NH, the Nationals are the second in line. They were the surprise story of Major League Baseball when they moved back to DC when the Expos were disbanded. They have been the underdog for several years now but do have some real talent which makes them a fun team to watch. With the new ball park I'm sure more people will be watching than ever before this year.

So seriously, what are you waiting for? hop in your car tomorrow morning, drive to the Shady Grove Metro station in Rockville and get into DC. You will be happy you did.