New cause...

In addition to writing a book, doing Think Tank , planning for a new one, moving, etc. etc. I have a new cause. (Arbito ergo sum, preceded only by familio-ergo sum)

As readers of this blog know, I love Washington. I think it is the pre-eminent city in the world, bar none.

But, listen up:

Household accidents, and falls, are a major killer.

I broke a wrist some months. It is healed. It was partly my fault (macho-man at work.)

But, in DC, there are potholes on the streets. Trees grow from the curb onto front yards. The sidewalks and garages are are tilted.

Luxury apartments, of almost obscene opulence, that cater to near-every whim --- have ivory floors and polished slate. Bathrooms are slithery in every way.

The good Mayor of DC, Anthony Williams, suggested some rubberized sidewalks. He was almost laughed of town.

There ought to be a law. No. But there ought to be some awareness of things as they are.

Ben