Today I went to the National Museum of American History, part of the massive Smithsonian. This is where you'll find things like Archie Bunker's chair and Lincoln's top hat and other pieces of Americana.

The most interesting exhibit to me was the collection of photographs from long time White House photojournalist Diana Walker. There was a huge array photos from Ford to Clinton showing both the public and private life of the presidents.

Part of the collection included her two Canons and her Leica. God knows what she's doing without them while they are on display, but it was ery cool to she what she took all her incredible pictures with.

The thing that's interesting about Walker is that she didn't start serious photography until she was in her mid-30s. Times have changed since she first strapped on a camera, but maybe there's hope for me.