lesson

For me, the biggest lesson I’ve learned is that Washington is actually a hip, trendy, and fun place to live, even if it's in a small town.

I wasn't one of the lucky ones who had a father around all the time when I was growing up. I grew up in foster homes, finally having the good fortune to land in the home of a couple who I came to love as much as any biological parents. My real father was the black sheep of the family. I saw him every seven years or so, when he'd stop by and drop off another new bike. But after my grandfather passe