Washington, DC, Memorial Day - Slim Meets Obama and Roots Round His Past

As I awoke on Memorial Day in my hotel room outside of Washington - where I lived for nearly 1/2 of my life - Arlington Cemetery seemed the most appropriate place to spend some reflective time to honor those who made the great sacrifice in service to our country. I don't wear my patriotism on my sleeve, but I am a patriot nonetheless. No other comments here are needed.

Before leaving, I ran right into President Obama's motorcade leaving the ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

He of course immediately recognized me in the crowd, got out and shook my hand, told me how much he dug my music, and invited me over the the White House to shoot some hoops. I in turn invited him out to Palm Springs and told him I could get him some free golf. He was immensely pleased....

Eastern Market - still undergoing restoration after the fire.

Tunnicliffs Tavern (center)- where I met my wife Avie.

639 E Street, SE - where Rochester Slim began recording. This building will in time no doubt be added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The Tune Inn - where The David Theis Band - of which I was a member - met for around four years planning our one gig. It was time well spent.

Inside The Hawk and Dove - I first sat at this bar in 1977. My waitress this day funnily enough started working there in 1977 - I likely tried to hit on her at least once.