Clinton

Clinton is a New York boy who likes the hustle and bustle of the big city, and the vibrant cultural life it offers. He is still making up his mind about DC – he thinks it has too many politicians and lawyers, and that it lacks the energy of New York. Nevertheless, he has had no trouble entertaining himself or getting his required dose of culture.


He recently stopped by Union Station to check out the exhibition Discover Colombia Through Its Heart. Seven interactive 13-foot hearts are displayed in the station, and 40 8-foot hearts are scattered throughout the city. The exhibition is part of a Colombian tourism initiative, and each heart highlights a different facet of the country. Clinton also sampled some free Juan Valdez coffee, and took home flowers and a heart pin, which were being distributed to passers-by. He was impressed by the Colombian hospitality and is ready to plan his trip there (good thing he has a friend posted to the American Embassy in Bogota and thus a place to stay)!


That evening Clinton stopped by the Corcoran Gallery of Art's opening reception for Sargent and the Sea. He caught up with various people he hadn’t seen in ages, and enjoyed some treats, including very yummy non-cubed cheese. Cubed cheese is one of his biggest pet peeves, for a number of reasons that he would like to share. First, he knows how to cut cheese and does not need it done for him. Second, he would never cut the super-sized chunks that are served at receptions around town. And third, any cheese that can be easily cubed tends to taste like plastic (not that he has eaten plastic, but he imagines it would taste like cubed cheese).


Clinton also indulged in the dessert bar, which included lots of chocolate and mini crème brulees. He has to admit that he did not manage to see the exhibition (socializing is just so distracting). Good thing he has a membership and can return as he pleases over the next few months!