June 21, 2004

Washington, DC

When you live in the most politically charged town in the country, you learn play a mean game of "Dodge the Activist and Whatever Her Cause Is." Such was our audience at the Mall. It was, however, a beautifully sunny day and we did manage to attract some attention with our little high-tech masterpiece. I had the pleasure of being approached by a religious fundamentalist who wanted to know what we meant by "evolve." He was actually a really nice guy. We worked out a little deal where he would sign my postcard to the Bush Administration to raise fuel efficiency standards if I promised to read his missionary pamphlet/comic book when I went home that night. Done and done. Meanwhile, Stephanie witnessed what might have been the funniest episode of civilian reception we've gotten on this entire trip. A huge group of kids made their way toward the car. One especially enthusiastic youngster yelled to the other children, "WOW!!!! GUYS!! LOOK!!!!!! IT'S A CAR WITH FEET!!!! LOOK, GUYS!!!! IT'S A CAR AND IT HAS FEET!!!! WOOOOOOOOWWWW!!!!!!!" Props to our campaign manager, wherever he is. That was a moment to remember.

-- Rebecca