One of Capitol Hill’s best-loved thoroughfares is a street called, Broadway. A sure-fire winner if you like people watching, Broadway is full of life and eccentricities. There are actually 8 dance-step sculptures made out of bronze that are embedded in the walkways. The steps are the work of artist Jack Mackie. In 1989 the city tore up the sidewalks on Broadway to put overhead wires underground and at that time Mackie proposed a public art installation of dance steps to highlight the organic and spontaneous choreography of people that shift and move together as they pass each other everyday. Apparently this proposal generated quite a bit of controversy (see this article).
Mallar and I rather enjoy stopping every once and awhile to dance like dorks. Anna partook in the Lindy Hop last night. What a champ!
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I have been away in Hamburg. Just got back to read your last four posts in a row. Looks like you are having a really fantastic time. I am so jealous about the Indian food you guys are enjoying!!!
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