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Friday, July 24, 2009

Gnome T minus 8 days!!!

Today was my second to last Friday in DC. Even after working in the Capitol I am finding places and views that I have not seen before. Today the Congressman took a group onto the Speaker of the House's Balcony, which happens to be the best view of the city. We also took advantage of a wonderful Friday afternoon to take portraits of Nan Natcher, the other intern in our office. I am working on filling this weekend with some exciting things to see so that I can make this last weekend a series of good posts and pictures. Some upcoming things to look for will be the Air and Space Museum, The Marine Marching Band at Iwo Jima, Health Care coming to a vote, (maybe) Dinner at a nice place, and any other suggestions that you may have.

Ms. Nan Natcher and her Official DC portrait

The Amazing view from the Speaker's Balcony. Only Congressmen can go up there.

You can never have too many pictures of the Supreme Court.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Botanical GARDEN Gnome

Today we went to the National Gallery of Art with the Smithsonian. There was a lot of weird art and different kind of stuff. Not exactly my kind of place, but it was not bad. Next we went to the National Botanical Garden in the shadow of the Capitol. A lot cooler than I thought it would be, definitely worth the trip there.

Great view of the Native American History Museum

Gnome hiding in the Bamboo

Inside the National Botanical Gardens

Yay for wind power!

Inside the National Art Gallery. Mercury atop the fountain

Mural of War Art

A scale of the Lincoln Memorial

Inside the National Gallery of Art

The Cannon House Office Building. Location of Congressman Guthrie's Office. Looks a lot like my old office building.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Committee on Gnomes!

Today I went to a committee meeting where we watched Brett Guthrie and all other members giving opening remarks on Health Care in the Education and Labor Committee. There are other pictures but I don't want to release them until I clear it with the office. Health Care is getting big right now. Also there was a shooting near the Senate side of the hill. Traffic stop turned violent suspect shot and killed by Capitol Police. Good guys 1 criminal 0.

Monday, July 6, 2009

Capitol Gnome minus a Gnome

Today was Nickel and her mom's last day in the District of Columbia. Today they were given a tour by the best looking, nicest, and most modest intern tour guide ever... joking aside they were also let onto the House Floor. Here are some pictures of the capital today.

The Hall of Columns

Hawaii's Statue

Senate Chandelier

Nickel at the Center of the capitol

Its Lincoln!

Freedom Statue 19.5 feet tall

Hawaii's other statue

Indian guy

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Gnome leaves the Senate!

As most of you know I have been serving as the Press Intern in Senator McConnell's DC office, yesterday was my last day. It has been an honor and a privilege to get to work with such outstanding people. This experience has let me see what it is like to work in this fast pace city and the importance of message control when dealing with the media. Though I am finished in the Senate, Washington has not had enough of me yet. Starting Monday I will be serving as an intern in Congressman Brett Guthrie's Office until August. I am sure I will have an equally exciting and fulfilling experience in congress... Thanks God Cap and Trade is over... I just want to thank all of the other interns I served with and all of the staffers who have made this summer one that is not to be forgotten. Specifically I want to thank Courtney and Robert for putting up with me everyday. I hope you enjoy these pictures, after work we decided to run over to the capitol and take some pictures while there was nobody there. The capitol is a remarkable building and I had to share some of the less seen hallways with you all.

The Press Office with Robert and Courtney

The McConnell Interns in his office for a pizza party. Charles Badger, Me, Caroline Cash, Mary-Kate Lindsey, Chris Adcock, Jacob Price

McConnell's office. He has every editorial cartoon ever made of him on his wall. There are still some 30 that have not been framed!!!!

The Brimidi Cooridors

First Black Female Congressman

Hall of Columns

Capitol Rotunda and view of the Apothesis of Washington. The dome is 180 feet high.

Portrait of Caroline Cash from the Bob Dole Balcony, the same spot where Senator McConell has his portrait taken. If it wasn't so hazy, the Washington Monument is to the left of her head.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Gnome misses Skyline and Goldstar...

Today here are some photos from Senator McConnell at a Press Conference in the Capitol. After work I went to a WKU DC alumni event with a few people from the city. I never realized there were so many toppers on the hill. Tonight's Gnome is brought to you by Bens Chili Bowl off of U street in DC. Ben's chili is a cultural hub for DC, many famous politicians, actors, civil rights leaders and musicians have come from all over the world to visit the resturant. The place has been there since the late 1800's and is still there. The walls are donned with pictures with patrons from Obama to Jesse Jackson to Hillary to Bono. In memory of Michael Jackson, tonight they played non stop MJ songs. I did something different with the Gnome, I played with photoshop, I don't think I like it but it is kind of artsy... kinda.

Ben's Chili Bowl

Mitch McConnell during a Senate GOP Press Conference

Senate GOP Leadership during a Press Conference

Newly appointed Senate Republican Policy Vice Chairwomen Lisa Murkowski

Senator John Thune (Potential 2012 Candidate) replaces Sen. Ensign as the Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee

Mitch McConnell standing strong at a press conference

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Portraits Tonight!!!

Tonight I offered to take pictures of any interns interested in having their portrait taken in front of the capitol building. It is always good practice to get to take portraits especially in this city.