Living in Washington DC, Isa Kapp

Written in 1957, DC certainly has changed but the aura that Kapp describes seems to be preserved. I agree with her description of the district’s easy living style. DC does not suffer from the hyper-competitive atmosphere of other cities. The fact that DC is “an administrative cubicle” isolated from the rest of the country gives the district its unique character. The lack of skyscrapers and the presence of full-grown trees give the streets a suburb. Current events, however, reveal the global importance of DC.

Like Kapp states, there is a politeness in DC that is absent in other cities. It is certainly not a hard place to live in and I am considering moving down here post-Hamilton. There is plenty to do without being overwhelming. There is a tolerable amount of culture (I'm allergic to hipsters). There is a prevalence of seafood. Pro-sports surround the district. The weather is fine. Even when it gets too hot during the dog days of summer, it is important to remember that Washington is well air-conditioned. Even DC's public transportation is above average.

What a town.