Martha at the Helm
As some folks know, I am a DC city guide. The 2013 guiding season is underway despite the see-saw weather.
The newest memorial, honoring Martin Luther King, Jr, is proving to be a big hit. It may be the most well lit memorial for night time viewing in the city. King’s words are crucial to the space. The quotes have been superbly lighted from below. (Since you asked, WWII is the worst lit, with many inscriptions disappearing when the sun sets.)
I had a delightful group of students this past Saturday. We saw the sights for 11 hours, metro-ing our way around the City. During the visit to the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial we were at the part honoring women who served. The role of nurses and war came up. I asked them who started the American Red Cross and was instrumental in helping soldiers and families during the Civil War.
A hand shot up.
Martha Stewart
“Martha Stewart”, was the firm reply.
This easily makes my list of best Clara Barton stand-ins, bumping the previous reply of Betty Crocker from the number one position.
Of course, no one is immune from the occasional gaffe. Last year I told 55 adults staying in Crystal City that they could visit the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial by taking the hotel’s space shuttle over and the metro back.
I heard about that for the rest of the trip.
Houston, we have a problem.