Yes, we ARE still alive.  Our 5.8 earthquake definitely shook up the afternoon, and all DC Metro area freeways became parking lots.  Yesterday was an example of DC's lack of emergency evacuation plan.  When in doubt...WALK. 

Here are just a couple of photos I grabbed off my phone from the past couple of days...



After our lunch walk, Hutch promptly collapsed not ten feet from the door for a quick snooze.

This is the replacement bike carrier for Hutch.  I'm hoping it works...he certainly likes it!