Second week, Memorial Day, Introducing Olivia Vickers

Diary date: May 31

We had Monday off for Memorial Day and I took advantage of living in Washington D.C. on such a historic holiday. I started my day at Arlington cemetery where President Obama spoke to a couple thousand people. Arlington Cemetery was home to the Confederate general, Robert E. Lee. President Lincoln confiscated the several thousand acre plantation and dedicated it as a war cemetery.  This historic site is home to over 200,000 tombs, including our 35^th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy.

Following the speech, I made my way over to Pennsylvania Avenue for the annual Memorial Day parade. The parade was a must see according to websites offering advice on what to do in D.C. on Memorial Day but I became tired and uninterested after watching high school marching bands play the same three songs for an hour straight.

To regain my energy and interest in D.C., I ventured over to Ford’s Theatre and toured the very grounds that our 16^th President, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. The museum is free to enter and a must see. The basement containing all original artifacts gives off a reverent feel that left me a bit emotional. After exploring the basement, I finished my stay by going upstairs into the actual theatre. I took a moment to reflect on the event and called it a day.

I now want to briefly talk about the Congressman’s scheduler, Olivia Vickers. Olivia is from Texas and is one of the nicest ladies you will over meet. I honestly do not think she has a mean bone in her body. She is always smiling which is an attraction in itself and she is always walking around the office with a chipper attitude. I’m telling you, the office would not be so warm and welcoming without her.