When I hear about the temperatures my friends who live in India endure, first I thank God for the prevalence of air conditioning and toilets here in the US. Then, turning my thoughts to the country’s gustatory gifts, I marvel at the powers of the diverse country’s food. The way the flavors that dance on […]
Hey! You! Yeah, you! That’s right, I know you’re flipping through your bookmarks, checking Facebook, clicking on your Twitter feed, desperate for something to amuse you. Well, nothing is happening. Nothing is going to happen. No matter how many times you click refresh. So why don’t you hook me up and fill out this survey […]
Do you have $20 burning in your pocket, a bike, and an earnest desire to make life a little better for many? Then Hill and Go Seek is the event for you! On Saturday, August 28th from 5-8 pm, two-person teams will go around Capitol Hill, trying to complete the fastest route between ten points […]
You may remember my post from a couple of weeks ago, on the experience of getting a haircut (vicariously) at Brice’s Barbershop. Today, I will tell you about Sneed’s Barbershop, at 8th and I Streets, SE. Where Brice’s is a loud, colorful affair, Sneed’s is a subdued one. The space is tidy and stark, with […]
Barracks Row Main Street announced the news yesterday on their Twitter account — Hello Cupcake will be opening a second location at 705 8th Street, SE, one of the three storefronts previously occupied by Capitol Hill Bikes. According to Barracks Row Main Street, they hope to open for business in two or three months. I […]