When people think of Capitol Hill, they think of "Capitol" and the tree. Some people are aware of the National Tree just outside the White House and some people are aware of the US Capitol Tree.
I was going down Pennsylvania Ave at Eastern Market and saw our local tree. This is our Capitol Hill tree, 8 blocks to the east of the US Capitol. Hardly ostentatious, hardly worldly or inspirational, though neither is it a Charlie Brown tree. Instead, this is a neighborhood tree, for the kids and the shoppers milling about in Eastern Market, which still has many local shops. A great place to shop.
For me, seeing this, reminds me I live in the village, just as many other Americans do. This isn't New York, it's simply a large village, albeit with a local employer that is quite well known.
Merry Christmas to all, and we do expect more of a chill this w/e, which will make it easier to consider Santa Claus next week.
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