by Paulette Jaxton

I attended the AnimeUSA convention this weekend. This is held every autumn somewhere in Northern Virginia and this year it was in Crystal City, which meant I could take the Metro. I haven’t ridden Washington’s subway in a long time, so it was fun to see all the things that have changed and all the things which have not. The thing I missed the most was the distinctive “bing-bong” that used to herald the closing of the doors. It was always a part of the whole Metro experience for me.
 
At the convention I met up with writer/podcaster Tee Morris and we had lunch. Well… he had lunch while we talked, I’d already eaten. It was fun and informative as we discussed conventions, writing software, podcasting, and other good stuff. Tee is a very upbeat guy and his enthusiasm is infectious. Inspired by our conversation I’ve already taken steps towards getting back into my writing routine. Thanks, Tee!