Washington National Cathedral
Washington National Cathedral
Washington, DC
In so many ways, DC is an enigmatic dichotomy of a city. Planned for order from the start, yet long considered the seat of dysfunction by many (weren't our thoughts so quaint in decades previous?). It is diverse, yet used as a euphemism for monied elitism. Perhaps more than most places, it wears quite the layer of makeup to maintain an air of sophistication.
Away from the Capitol, White House, Supreme Court, and monuments a plenty stands the place that I always feel some comfort in and around.
Washington National Cathedral is not an old structure, it is not the grandest of spiritual place, and I am not a religious person. Yet, I am always impressed, always stilled, and always feel welcome when I visit (an Episcopalian cathedral, after all). It's a purposely quirky place that knows how to impress without being pretentious. We can all use a refresher in such graces from time to time.
Washington National Cathedral
Washington National Cathedral
Washington, DC
In so many ways, DC is an enigmatic dichotomy of a city. Planned for order from the start, yet long considered the seat of dysfunction by many (weren't our thoughts so quaint in decades previous?). It is diverse, yet used as a euphemism for monied elitism. Perhaps more than most places, it wears quite the layer of makeup to maintain an air of sophistication.
Away from the Capitol, White House, Supreme Court, and monuments a plenty stands the place that I always feel some comfort in and around.
Washington National Cathedral is not an old structure, it is not the grandest of spiritual place, and I am not a religious person. Yet, I am always impressed, always stilled, and always feel welcome when I visit (an Episcopalian cathedral, after all). It's a purposely quirky place that knows how to impress without being pretentious. We can all use a refresher in such graces from time to time.