What is going on in DC’s public restrooms? I was at the Smithsonian museum this weekend, attending the Folk Life Festival, and I might have written about that except for this huge disturbance. I went to the women’s restroom to find that there were no toilet seat covers available. And this is not to imply that they had run out, and the dispenser was empty. No, no. There were none being provided, and I am doubtful that there have ever been any at all. But, the Smithsonian is not the only place that is lacking. I have been to several venues since I’ve been in this city that do not contain the all important  germ shields. Now, I didn’t expect much from the restaurant with 25 as their maximum capacity seating, or from the bus station facility. But, it’s the Smithsonian in the Nation’s Capital! It’s one of the most respected museums and a huge tourist site. All those bottoms on the seats and no convenient layer of protection? Union Station was a disappointment as well. I am outraged! Are toilet seat covers a luxury that I have simply grown accustomed too? This should not be the case. Even at work and other office buildings across town, the maintenance personnel may have splurged and made one dispenser available for several stalls near the paper towels that you must pick up before entering your stall. It’s all, just, too, much. Actually, it’s just not enough...toilet seat covers. Because of this phenomena, I must now carry around a personal stash of them in the travel size containers. And I suggest others do the same. About $1 at your local store; check the travel aisle. It might seem frivolous to some, and maybe I'm the only one. Has anyone else noticed this?