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 […]
You know what’s even worse than having your birthday on Christmas? Having it the first week of the year. At least on Christmas you get a bit of sympathy; this week everyone is just too burned out to pull anything together. So, after half-assing my daughter’s third birthday this week, I derive some comfort in […]
Everyone has one—that person on your holiday list who already has the latest gadgets, read the most recent books, or shops the fashion trends before anyone else; that person who always needs the receipt to return a gift because he already has it. She not only bought the perfect gift for herself, but she bought […]
‘Tis the season to be busy…holiday shopping, decorations, parties with friends and families. I know my weekends are busy during the month of December, but fortunately there are some breaks to catch my breath and actually enjoy the season. Capitol Hill is filled with festive diversions this coming weekend—there are plenty of opportunities to jump […]
There is something just a little awkward about a weekend that is preceded by a Federal holiday in the middle of the week: you resent very much having to go back to work for just one day, only to turn back around and get into your weekend mode once again. Having said that, please go […]