It has come time to say goodbye to an old Capitol Hill resident: The DS Barry. Originally the USS Barry, the ship was brought to the Washington Navy Yard in 1983 and had its prefix changed to Display Ship – DS. Built in Bath, Maine, she was the third ship destroyer named after Commodore John Barry […]
Going to the Folger to see a play is magic… yadda yadda yada. Let’s start that thought again: Going to the Folger with two 10-year olds to see 90 minutes where you can barely breathe you’re laughing so hard? That is where the true magic is. Last weekend, I got to see the Reduced Shakespeare […]
It’s Cinco de Mayo! While the holidays has nothing to do with what most people thinks it does (Mexican Independence day isn’t until September), it has become a national excuse to drink margaritas. As if we really needed a reason to drink margaritas! Which brings us back to the age-old debate: Who serves up the best margarita around […]
Serve Your City is looking for volunteers for the Spring and Summer! SYC is a non-profit dedicated to serving disadvantaged youth in SE DC through innovative programming and the engagement of passionate volunteers. We train local young professionals to inspire DC youth through educational and athletic programs. Our Spring/Summer programming includes: Rowing: Monday/Wednesdays 4:30-6:00 pm […]
Are you a fan of gardens and especially, are you a fan of the United States National Arboretum? Then this post is totally for you because you need to go–RUN, DO NOT WALK– to the 26th Annual Garden Fair and Plant Sale. The sale starts Friday April 29 (ARBOR DAY!) for members from 10-1pm, and for non-members […]