When I was working on my book on the scandals of Capitol Hill, my publisher requested that I not write up any modern stories. I agreed for two reasons: For one, a scandal takes time to age into a proper story, whether because this ensures that ruffled feathers have been smoothed, or that the final […]
Guest contributor Dare Johnson Wenzler is a Capitol Hill resident, Realtor and co-owner of First Vine Wine Imports + Sales. This post also appears on her blog Real Estate On (and off!) the Hill. The 400 and 500 blocks of 10th Streets, SE are very sweet spots indeed. It’s a tranquil tree lined stretch of […]
Falling asleep next to my kids, remembering Easter egg hunts, Christmas trees, browsing for toys and seeds. So many good @Fragers memories. — María Helena Carey (@TheMadameMeow) June 6, 2013 Last Wednesday afternoon was rough. After getting a call from Tim Ebner with the news of the fire, I jumped on Twitter. You know it’s […]
The storms have mostly passed and the weather man is saying that tomorrow will be beautiful. In fact, perfect weather for a yard sale! If you’re hosting a yard sale this weekend, post the details in the comment section below!
The Hill is Home asked Frager’s Hardware employees — otherwise known as the “Frager’s family” — to reflect on their time at the shop. The following is a guest post from Jessica VonDyke, who worked in the paint department. Working at Frager’s Hardware does not suck. I grew up in the area, but I didn’t meet […]