Recently the local Catholic Parish Elementary School (Blessed Sacrament) put on a 5K fund raiser run. It was mostly a bunch of middle-age moms and dads that run recreationally - but there were some professionals in the race too. Of course, we didn't see much of them after the first 100 yards. The local neighborhood roads were closed for an hour and a half as the run took place. The parish Monsignor and school principal were there to support the runners and a host of volunteers cheering and directing along the way. Why mention this? Because it was a great example of what makes DC such a small town. This was a small-town Americana event. It was idyllic. The run provided everyone with a great way to kick off a perfectly beautiful weekend and see each other outside the normal confines of church, school, and soccer. The course took us past our local grocery store, barber shop, and pharmacy which are reminders of what small-town life is like. The neighborhood kids walk to the pharmacy for nickle candy and a soda. The local grocery store on Brookville Road still maintains monthly accounts for those that live in the neighborhood. Simply give them your number and they will bill you monthly.
Start a 5K or 10K run in your community. America needs to see more of each other and needs the exercise.
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