I know I said I was done blogging. And if I look back at my last post, I said it was because it had served its purpose for me. Well, today I guess my post serves a purpose (even though it doesn’t have a point). I just wanted to share with you what I saw when I got off at the McPherson Metro when I met a friend for lunch.

I’m not a complete newbie to the city, but since I live out in the middle-of-nowhere DC (moving to Capitol Hill soon!), and I work out in Rosslyn, I don’t get downtown all that much.

I saw this:

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I don’t think I need to explain the picture. I have to say though that it was a very poignant moment for me. How come I’ve never really noticed this before? Not that I’m getting all preachy and calling people to act, all I’m saying is that it moved me a bit. I’ve been reading a bit (on a very basic introductory level) about Buddhism, and maybe in some small way I’ve been seeing things differently, and (surprise!) been thinking less about myself.

Ironically enough (and it didn’t dawn on me until we sat down to eat and I was telling her what I saw), the girlfriend that I was meeting for lunch works for the National Alliance to End Homelessness.

I feel very fortunate, and I’m lucky to have the things I have, and I appreciate the people who have contributed in a positive way in my life.