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Sharee Lawler

Sharee Lawler is a recovering political junkie. After many years of invoking the First Amendment right of a Fortune 100 company to petition the government for redress of grievances (aka, lobbying for Big Business), she got her MBA and left government affairs to to offer business strategy and communications consulting geared towards small businesses. She and her husband lived on the Hill for 12 years, during which time she was, variously, an entrepreneur, lobbyist, volunteer, student, gardener, jogger, cyclist and hostess of many a backyard barbecue. You can contact Sharee at ShareeTheHillIsHome [at] gmail [dot] com.

First Bite: Smith Commons

We’ve been eagerly awaiting the official opening of Smith Commons at my house. There’s something about it that has made my husband absolutely certain that THIS is the bar he’s been waiting for — the place he can call home. To the point that he’s been stalking it a bit: walking by, peeking in the […]

There's Still Time: Be A Do-Gooder

The year is winding down, but there’s still time to squeeze in a few more good deeds for 2010. If you’re thinking about making some year-end charitable contributions, don’t forget the great organizations right here in our neighborhood. Small contributions make a big difference to these groups. This list is by no means exhaustive, its […]

Hill Gift Guide: Unique. Experiences.

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 […]

Open House Round Up

Three (3)! bedrooms for under $500k. Don’t believe me? Check out this week’s featured house. Located at 1512 D St, NE, this gem has beautiful original details like unpainted trim, hardwood floors and boasts a beautiful, sunny room off the kitchen/dining area. As a bonus, it also has a garage. Oh how I dream of […]

Some Options Students Moving to Satellite

Options Public Charter School, the city’s oldest charter school, serves at-risk students from its campus at 14th & E Streets, NE. Currently 70% of Options students have some sort of special need, according to the school’s Executive Director, Dr. Donna Montgomery. At the start of this school year, 30 students with the diagnosis of conduct […]