As I’ve matured, I’ve noticed a lot of things changing in myself. Many of my interests have waxed/waned over the years. In late elementary school through eighth grade, I was captivated by pro wrestling and regularly watched the televised events. Upon becoming an avid skateboarder by the age of 13, pro wrestling no longer held more than a passing interest. Back then, as now watching the Detroit Red Wings and NHL games is still enjoyable.
I’ve spent the last fifteen years living either near or within the District of Columbia. During this time, I’ve noticed hockey isn’t nearly as popular as it was in Michigan. Maybe it’s because of the many sports teams competing for interest. Or it’s attributable to the population that’s a mix of native Washingtonians, and transplants like me. Regardless of reason, I still think hockey is fun to watch. Having been a soccer /futbol player as sweeper, it’s easily seen how despite differences in equipment/conditions both games share parallels.
Parallels are a constant in life-using a keen eye, a person can see how cities are designed similarly. Some are laid out in a grid, others in a hub and spoke fashion, or a hybrid. The District of Columbia, where I reside, has a wide array of architectural styles. Neoclassical classic Greek/Roman as exemplified by governmental buildings and various monuments suck as the Lincoln memorial. More info on DC architecture here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture_of_Washington,_D.C.#Architectural_styles_in_Washington,_D.C.
Aesthetically speaking, one of greatest facets is the vibrant colors people use in painting their homes and various buildings here. Where I come from, barring few exceptions, one most see flat earth tones. Here, you’ll find sharp reds, ochres, or even peacock blue. In the case of rowhouses they’re often painted in complimentary to their neighbors. Sometimes, there’s funky houses like one that resembles a watermelon.
I enjoy many things about living here. One of which, is all the public art-from street art unleashed under cover of darkness, to fully commissioned pieces.
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