History on fire

... Crazy stuff about the fire at the Executive Building today ... Who else laughed a little when it was reported the fire was in Cheney's office?

When you consider all the history and the ornate-ness of the building, I can't help but marvel at it every time I've passed it. It's easily one of my favorite buildings in D.C. ... Said one observer today: It's a poignant thing because sometimes it takes events like these to appreciate these buildings.

The Times had a good blog about the fire today, too.

Here's a shot I got of the building during a trip there last year ...