I went to the Writer’s Center this past Sunday to welcome Charlie Jensen to the DC writing community and to his new job at the Writer’s Center.

Sunil Freeman, assistant director of the center, said, “When I heard Charlie was going to take the job, I sent a one-word email that said, ‘Hallelujah.'”

So, I’d say people are pretty excited to have him here. Darn, I’m excited to have him here and running the center.

The reception itself was a good time, and I chatted with Dan Vera and Michael Gushue (way too briefly), Sandra Beasely, Reb Livingston, Kim Roberts (too briefly!), Charlie Jensen (of course), and Greg McBride.

Afterwards, DH and I went to Austin Grill. We were in Bethesda and had to take advantage of the good restaurants. With all the good restaurants, how did I end up with such a disappointing meal? The “Migas Plate” with eggs, veggies and refried beans left me feeling a bit sick all day.

We sat outside, though, and got to people watch. Many women who passed by wore a lot of shiny things.

The Bethesda Barnes and Noble has a great literary magazine selection, so I got to read poetry in some of the magazines I don’t already get. I was especially taken with an Oliver de la Paz poem. Wow. I have to buy his book now.