Navigating the multiplying large-scale construction sites on Capitol Hill is tricky for residents, and especially those with small children and pets. Well, some pets do fall in the small child category, no? All of the projects going on in Navy Yard area makes things especially challenging. In any case, there’s a new dog park to […]
It’s so dull talking about the weather, but in our present situation with Hurricane Florence, it’s action that counts. Fragers is out of sandbags, but expects a large shipment Thursday morning. Be safe out there, and please keep an eye out for your elderly neighbors. If you take weather related photos (or not), please […]
Yesterday, Magnolia Bakery opened it’s tenth US location and celebrated by giving away free banana pudding to the first 50 customers to come in through the door. If you’re sad you missed free banana pudding, don’t worry: You can get this delicious freebie all week, through Sunday, September 15, if you happen to be one […]
Hey everyone! Looks like some uh, “weather” is on its way. Why do I use quotation marks? It could be because I am freaking out a little about Hurricane Florence and I am not alone. Read coverage from the Capital Weather Gang and official reports from the National Hurricane Center. Keep refreshing those links, as […]
Two weeks ago, I looked into the Jonathan Elliott guide to Washington, published in 1830. Today, I want to look at its description of a place near to my heart: The Washington Navy Yard. Elliott’s guide spends about 7 pages describing the Navy Yard, beginning with the usual explanations of its history, its size, the brick […]