Celebrating the 4th of July holiday in the nation's capital was very exciting. People work all week, but now its time for weekend festivities. Friday's Happy Hour at Co Co Sala was to die for. Chocolate Martinis. Chocolate Mojitos. Chocolate Prosecco. Chocolate covered strawberries...in your drink. Delectable and delicious. We had the Lamb Meatballs, Parmesan Truffle Oil Fries, and Bacon Mac & Cheese (with chocolate covered bacon). The crowd was lively, and the bartender was cute. He made the evening light and welcomed us properly. We met up with friends at the outdoor film showing of "Coming to America" at the Union Market. The crowd was very friendly and family oriented. Many people came to sit at our table to finish their meals. It felt like fellowshipping at church in a breezy al fresca setting. The crowd took over the entire parking lot, as blankets and chairs were laid out to enjoy this event. Everyone has their favorite parts, and to hear the raucous laughter revived my faith in humanity. Saturday was a mix of emotion. We started at Busboys and Poets. I FOUND MY TRIBE!!! The ambiance of bookstore, performance stage, coffee shop, and restaurant blended into a cornucopia of cultures blending together. The most delicious sweet potato pancakes with turkey sausage I've ever had. I must admit, the cauliflower frittata my sister had looked so good, I nearly crossed over and took a bite. This set the foundation for going to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. We were there for five hours, and still didn't see everything. With so much to absorb, I wrote yesterday's blog about the entire experience. The Emmitt Till exhibit had lines wrapped around it. The only area where no photography was allowed, but I will never forget the images I saw on this day. We rounded out the evening by going to the Park at 14th and networking with the weekend crowd. Apparently, these events go on during the week, but this vibrant, hip, youthful crowd kept the party going for hours. Food was reminiscent of a summer barbeque, and the drinks were freely flowing. Lots of contacts made and connections for later. Nightcaps at Bar Code sealed the deal for a divine diva time. Sunday found me streaming church services from Chicago. Dr. Brazier was away, so the Assistant Pastors were in charge. We cranked the volume for the whole hotel could hear the Good News. Elder Issac Hayes preached from James and my subtitle is "Be Happy". You could feel the Spirit coming through the screen and filling our room. This prepped us for our tour of the Monuments. I must admit, each one was a work of architecture, history, and symbolism. However, the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial touched my soul. This man gave his life for the equality of all US citizens, something that we were robbed of for centuries. To see his majestic image chiseled into stone was a tradesman's masterpiece. The surrounding park had his most famous quotes etched in marble, which will last for generations to come. We reflected over this weekend's activities over a sumptuous meal at Farmers and Distillers. Homemade hibiscus soda and passion fruit soda complimented the fresh foods served in their wonderfully adorned facility. DC has so much in store for the visitor. Many nations came together to sample what this city has to offer. All found what they were looking for. What are you looking for? What will make you happy? How are you living your purple life? Keep coming on this journey with me to uncover all that this world has to offer. Thanks for sharing and stopping by. Take Care and God Bless!!!
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