Everyday of the week I go to work in Ward 5, pretty much right across the street from the Rhode Island Metro. The location is easily accessible, lots of free parking, and pretty residential. I enjoy working in ward 5, but I have made some observations of the area. For instance, a few months ago a few co-workers and I decided to satisfy our craving for something sweet and get McFlurries. We went to the McDonald’s right on Rhode Island and to our surprise and great disappointment this McDonalds’ ice cream machine was broken. A broken ice cream machine means no McFlurries, no smoothies, and no way for us to satisfy that sweet tooth.
Because we had set our minds on getting McFlurries we decided to try the next closest McDonald’s on North Capital and once again they told us they did not have the resources to make McFlurries that day. This disappointment just was not enough for us and we decided to continue our journey east on north capital to the next McDonald’s. As we arrived we knew that the third time would be the charm and we would finally get the ice cream we were craving for. As we entered the McDonald’s we were quickly met with the sound of an employee banging the ice cream machine with a hammer. This time we didn’t even attempt to order. I began to assume that possibly McFlurries were not a top priority because of the winter temperatures. I just could not fathom why three McDonald’s could all have broken or disabled ice cream machines.
Because we had set our minds on getting McFlurries we decided to try the next closest McDonald’s on North Capital and once again they told us they did not have the resources to make McFlurries that day. This disappointment just was not enough for us and we decided to continue our journey east on north capital to the next McDonald’s. As we arrived we knew that the third time would be the charm and we would finally get the ice cream we were craving for. As we entered the McDonald’s we were quickly met with the sound of an employee banging the ice cream machine with a hammer. This time we didn’t even attempt to order. I began to assume that possibly McFlurries were not a top priority because of the winter temperatures. I just could not fathom why three McDonald’s could all have broken or disabled ice cream machines.
Then just last week again I traveled to my neighborhood McDonald’s on Rhode Island Avenue for a M&M McFlurry on a hot day and once again. To my surprise an employee told me that their ice cream machine was broken, which also included strawberry lemonades for some reason. As soon as I left the McDonald’s I couldn’t help but think “I bet the McDonald’s in Dupont has McFlurries today.”
Now I am not a huge fan of McDonald’s in the first place, but in this circumstance I have no issue with the company, but the fact that different services and resources can be received at different locations. This happens all throughout the city. It is easy for an individual to see which DC wards receive the most resources and attention. I can only help but wonder how these disparities affect the community. Schools, houses, restaurants and parks can all be of different quality and worth depending on location. Our community deserves equal access to resources and services regardless of social or financial disproportion so that everyone’s needs and wants can be met.
--Krystal
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