It seemed like spring would never fully get here, but this weekend finally brought pleasant weather. Today was especially nice, with sunshine all day and temperatures into the 60s. I couldn’t bear to stay inside and do work, so I headed over to D.C. with no specific goals other than walking around enjoying the weather. I perused Eastern Market, which was bustling and busier than I’d ever seen before. The National Mall was covered with families on spring break pausing between museums and locals squatting out patches of good grass for picnics and frisbee. Experts expect the cherry blossoms to peak in a week and a half, and the magnolias near the Capitol are already adding splashes of soft color to the slowly greening landscape.