It’s been a dramatic couple of days here. High winds, rain, and perpetual monitoring of the Weather Channel with one eye while looking apprehensively out the window with the other as tropical storm Sandy pelted our region.

Umbrellas were no match for this storm

Fortunately, the area where I reside did not lose power and damage to our immediate area does not appear to be too bad.

Looking toward Hains Point with Jefferson Memorial in the distance. High water in the Washington Channel.

The District did a good job preparing for the storm by basically shutting the city down and advising residents not to venture out until it passed.

Fallen leaves fill the sidewalk.

That said, the storm definitely left its mark. I went out today for a short stroll through the neighborhood. Here is some of what I observed during my outing.

Fallen tree on a parked car.

Stoplight. Crooked, but still functioning.

Two big trees in front of this church uprooted during the storm. Fortunately, the church is ok.

I also made a quick stop by the grocery store.

Minimal bread supply at the Safeway.

The grocery store completely sold out of bottled water. Fortunately, the beer and wine supply was holding strong.

In case you wondered, I did not buy any water or bread.

Bike lane, leaf parking

I hope you made it through the storm unscathed.