First Stage Theater play: Indecent

 

I ushered at the First Stage Theater @ Tysons for Indecent. The play told a true story of the artists who risked their careers to stage Sholem Asch's controversial 1923 Broadway play God of Vengeance.

There was an end-of-the-play as well as end-of-the season party after the play.

I did not hike this weekend due to rain, yet I ran 5 miles and swam 10 laps in the pool. Plus 7 miles weekday runs, I logged in 12 miles this week.

EU Parliament & APIAVote receptions

 I went into DC again this week to attend two receptions: one by EU Parliament and the other by APIAVote. It was hotter today but cooling down quickly. I walked from one side of the Capital Hill to the other side, then back. Nice to see these buildings close by.

Axios & Ronald Institute receptions

 After the rain stopped in the afternoon, I went in DC for two events: one by Axios and the other by Ronald Institute. The elevator to the rooftop of the 2nd building was locked by accident, so some of us decided to walk downstairs after waiting 15 minutes. The weather was very nice and cool to walk around town.

2026 Resties award party by the Reston Community Players

 I attended the 2026 Resties award party by the Reston Community Players to honor outstanding on-stage performances, set design, and behind-the-scenes work from the theater's previous seasons. I have being ushering their plays at Reston Community Center since 2017.

13-mile Signal Knob hike

 

I hiked with friends to Signal Knob for 13 miles with 2800 feet elevation gain in a sunny and cool Saturday. We took the less rocky route which has only 3 small rocky sessions. My right knee is recovering, but I twisted left ankle a little.

We heard sirens on the way out and saw several ambulances in the parking lot. We were told that two teams and one ATV were dispatched to retrieve one injured person on the other rocky trail. Hope it was not the mountain biker we saw.

One hiker kindly invited us to stop by a winery she has a membership. It has good views and live music. I shouldn’t drink, but I had a glass of sweet wine.

Plus my 6.75 miles weekday runs, I logged in about 20 miles this week.

AI conference & a financial advisor event

 My right knee was almost recovered so I started attending events. I was in DC for an AI conference then Reston for a financial advisor event.