With so much to be angry and cynical about during this incredibly trying time in American history, I'm in need of an "idealism recharge"...which is why my family vacation in Washington D.C. will be such a nice reprieve. Flying out later today, my wife and I, along with our two high schoolers, will tour Washington D.C. for the next several days. Never fear, the miracle of automatic posting will ensure that new posts will appear while I'm marinading in patriotic inspiration.
However, even with all that inspiration floating through America's capital city, a troubling fact remains: Washington D.C. has the second worst (per capita) crime rate in the entire nation! Don't believe me? Here's the proof!
(click on the cover gallery for super-size Washington D.C. crime!)
If I see any of the above activities in D.C., you'll be the first to know. Oh, I will be bringing my laptop along, so I'll be able to check in from time to time (maybe even with a photo or two)...so feel free to leave comments! For example, if you know of any more covers that feature Washington D.C. landmarks, post a list or a link!
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But as a lifetime resident of the Washington area, I'm always thankful for the fact that virtually all superpowered crime takes place within a 2-3 mile radius of the Washington Monument, an area mostly populated by tourists and a small subset of government officials!
Posted by: suedenim | October 15, 2008 at 09:09 AM
Like Sue, I'm also a resident of the DC area.
You picked a good time to visit, Mark. Not as many tourists in October. If you'd like to grab a beer, shoot me an email.
Posted by: De | October 15, 2008 at 10:13 AM
LOL! Thanks for the offer, De...but I think I'll have to pass. After all, I have to be completely sober and alert just in case a superhuman brawl breaks out on the National Mall!
Posted by: Mark Engblom | October 15, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Yeah, I still remember when the Hulk's rampage interrupted my class tour of the Capitol building.
Oh, no, wait. That was Tip O'Neill. Never mind.
Have a great trip, Mark! As a history nut, I love D.C. Anything in particular you're looking forward to seeing? And if you sit in the Captain Kirk chair at the Smithsonian, will you post a picture? (:
Posted by: Brian | October 15, 2008 at 07:21 PM
There's a ton of stuff I'm looking forward to seeing....such as the Capital building, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial. Now....time to hit the hay in Washington D.C.!
Posted by: Mark Engblom | October 15, 2008 at 11:17 PM
The Hulk and Warlock books took place on Counter Earth, so the crime rate here isn't as bad as you thought.
Posted by: Morgan Edge | October 16, 2008 at 09:01 PM
Don't forget Hawk and Dove. The whole series took place in Washington. Odd for a DC universe title to take place in a city but it did.
Posted by: Tcheser | September 21, 2010 at 11:05 PM