Today was proof that not knowing is at the basis of the most resonate moments for me. \u00a0I arrived in Washington DC for a day (with my Steve, btw) and set out to walk my favorite path around the mall. We had limited time, but it was a gorgeous day and everything familiar felt comfortable and sweet. <\/p>\n
Then, we made our way to see the new Martin Luther King Memorial site. Like most people, I had seen the pictures and consider myself pretty savvy, memorial-wise. So it was completely unexpected, my reaction. The entry called ‘Mountains of Despair’ enable a slow presentation to the Tidal Basin and the Stone of Hope upon which the statue of Martin Luther King emerges. Two walls of MLK inscriptions allow you to slowing take in the wisdom, language and immeasurable loss of this man. Amazing.<\/p>\n
And it happened too, on the lighter side. I had the chance to talk with Von J on the way toward Washington DC. A native of Pontiac Michigan, Von J is living in Los Angeles, working as both an actress and designer. She was returning from a design show and her views were as original as her designs. Spontaneously, Von J was joined by Michael ‘Bo’ Hairston. A young man from Danville, Virginia, he left home to find work in DC. He is working two paying jobs and is about to get his own apartment. Abandon you expectations and enjoy.<\/p>\n
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‘None of these politicians can stop my hustle’
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