To all of us living on the Hill, the names of Constitution and Independence Avenues are a part of our daily routine just as much as H Street or Pennsylvania Avenue. They are not, however, the names originally given these thoroughfares by Pierre L’Enfant: He had given the designation of ‘Avenue’ only to those routes […]
Like you, hopefully, we’re practically finished the shopping, have mailed the cards, and nestled in for a few days of cheer. Between eggnog consumption and National Lampoon’s Christmas viewing, we’ll be taking a bit of hiatus for the next few days, or keeping a slim schedule, to say the least. Put your feet up, turn […]
I have a complicated relationship with Christmas trees. I think they are beautiful, but they are also a needly, sappy mess. I think they are stately, but it seems you must look very hard in order to find one that has a not-crooked top branch, to avoid that Charlie Brown look. I think they are […]
When I was growing up, we would always get huge trees that would nearly scrape the high ceilings of our Capitol Hill home. Then we would cover it with every light, ornament, strand of garland, and any other decoration we had. To my childhood mind, leaving one off would mean leaving a dear friend out […]
Choosing to live on the Hill often means choosing to get rid of some of our most beloved treasures. When one makes the move to the Hill we are often forced to cast aside our over-sized chairs, treasured tchochkes and clothes not worn since college for minimalist furnishings and fashion that fits. If you are […]