The commute home tonight was beautifully misty and Ireland-like. The buds on the trees were so green and the blossoms alive with vibrant spring colors. Just before crossing 14th Street Bridge to finish the last stretch home I am fortunate enough to pass by the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial. Last night I laid in the wet grass in my BDU's (Battle Dress Uniform (camoflauge duds) for those of you not in the Army) across the street from the mall in the tulip library and took some amazing photos of the Washington Monument disappearing into the evening mist. No one could ask for more beautiful scenery to see every evening on what most would call a torturous commute.