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Kyra Deblaker-Gebhard

Kyra DeBlaker-Gebhard was a college English instructor and part-time writer living in New Jersey when the prospect of living a new and exciting life in Washington, D.C., presented itself. Kyra walked away from her job as a teacher and, with her new beau, discovered all of the wonderful things the District had to offer. Ten years later, Kyra is married to the guy she followed to D.C., mother of two charming, but messy children, caretaker of a small army of furry animals and proud owner of an ever-changing Capitol Hill home. When not tending to her human and furry family, Kyra is managing a website for a local non-profit, renovating her hill home and attending Nats games at Nationals Park.

Things We Take for Granted: The Ushers at Nats Park

Okay, okay. I’m sure I’ve gushed about the Nats to the point of exhaustion, but I really do love baseball. And despite what others may say, I love the park, too! I particularly love spending my summers at a park where both my family and I can find some enjoyment: a jungle gym and lots […]

I Love the Baseball

What you’ve heard is true. I’m in love with a loser. In the spring he comes along and promises me a season filled with food, drinks and fun, but by September our relationship has soured — I’m sad and frustrated, but still the supportive optimist. Yep, I’m one a few thousand Nats fans. I attended […]

Is your Favorite Hill Restaurant Really Worth the Wait?

If you stop by Ted’s Bulletin for a quick lunch on a weekday, you’ll get one foot in the door before you are met with a crowd of people, all of whom are waiting for a table. And when it comes time for dinner, you will surely encounter similar sized crowds at Matchbox Capitol Hill. […]

To Do List

It’s time to stop hibernating, Capitol Hill! Get off the couch and head to one of our great bars or restaurants or simply walk the streets and take in the sights—crocus and daffodils are popping up in tree boxes and front yards around the hill, and after our cold, dreary winter their colorful blooms are […]

River Park Nursery School Sock Hop and Silent Auction

Mad Men is so last year’s charity auction theme. Get ahead of the curve and join the River Park Nursery School at their annual Sock Hop and Silent Auction on Saturday, March 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. Your $30 ticket is good for the entire family, even family members who think poodle skirts and […]