Anytime one of my girlfriends is in need of a gift for any random occasion, she emails me for a suggestion. Why? Because, she says, I always have unique ideas. I’m not sure if this reputation is deserved, but my secret is twofold: seek out people who don’t have a traditional storefront and/or opt for […]
As much as I love the holidays, I’m not sure my body can handle much more sugar, liquor and late nights. What’s that? I can be an adult and turn in early or turn down the sugary treats?! Nonsense! Life is short and Christmas only comes once a year. And you can always nap under […]
We’re just days before Christmas. Got the presents wrapped? Tree trimmed? Menus planned? Food always played a big part in the Christmas and New Year’s traditions in my home growing up, and I thought it might be interesting to find out what foods or dishes are cherished by our neighborhood chefs and restaurateurs. This week, […]
How’s everybody doing? Hanging in? Shopped out? Broke? Are you stressed and overcommitted? I hear you. Breathe. You’re nearly there and you’re doing just fine. Maybe you are one of those more enlightened beings who is approaching this season with a song both in your heart and on your lips. You take comfort in the traditions, tastes and smells […]
Capitol Hill has a couple favorite sons that are well-known: J. Edgar Hoover and John Philip Sousa come to mind. But there’s also some whose connection to the Hill are not nearly as well known. One of these is the General whose reply to a German request to surrender has become world famous as a […]