A word picture: yesterday around 5 PM just outside the brand new Washington 7th St. Convention Center at the corner of 9th St. NW and Mt. Vernon Place. Thousands of neuroscientists were enjoying the indian summer balmy air. A woman DC traffic cop was at the center of the intersection directing rush hour with aplomb. And as I sat on the corner, waiting to head for dinner with an old friend from California, at least four colleagues walked up to say hello and catch up. All this as the sun was setting and the crowds surged against the cars, puctuated by the occaisional sirens. Welcome to Washington!
We had a wonderful George Mason Neuroscience social the night before–in a beauitful room with a view the overlooked the US Capitol. I was struck by what a growing and dynamic program we have….filled with optimism. That is something we can all savor.
Jim
Discoverers and Discoveries 