You may have heard the announcement by now, but if you’re a fan of the National Building Museum and of the Folger Shakespeare Theatre, you’re probably as excited as I am to know that this summer’s NBM Block Party Exhibit will be a Shakespearen playhouse, where you will be able to see A Midsummer Night’s […]
Alright, we are back. I am once again aware of the day of the week and have returned to only wearing yoga pants outside of the house for fitness related activities. Already winning 2020. How to continue the winning into the weekend then you ask? Well… here’s a few ideas. Tonight, explore new tiny green […]
Traditionally, January 6 or Epiphany day is the day where many Christmas decorations come down (and the three wise men bring MORE presents, but we digress). The Union Station regalia was struck this past Sunday, for instance, and most places are going back to normal– as are all those who hold down a regular 9-to-5. […]
Another new year, another spate of newly-out-of-copyright books. This year, I discovered a brief (under 40 page) memoir of growing up in Washington during the Civil War. It was written by Elizabeth K. Vincent in 1924, so as of January 1 of this year, it is entirely unencumbered by any copyright restrictions. Elizabeth Kipp was […]
Y’all, apologies for this delayed post. I’ve had no idea what day it is for weeks and this week has gotten away from me. I hope your 2020 has started off alright. Things are still pretty quiet so there’s not a ton of things happening on the Hill but here you go. Tonight, you have two […]