29 Aug 2011

Lost Capitol Hill: The Great SE Earthquake of 1918

I know, I know, right now, it’s all hurricanes all the time. But try to cast your mind back to, oh, last Tuesday, when the city was rattled by an earthquake. It was a startling event, but, as GreaterGreaterWashington showed, hardly unique in the history of DC.  Obviously, I was intrigued – was there a […]


28 Aug 2011

Irene…Hurricane of Interest

If you’re like me, you’ve spent this past Saturday afternoon and evening at home avoiding the downpours and strong winds of Hurricane Irene.  That time was mostly spent trying to find productive things to do, peppered with worry over losing power and just a hint of “please don’t let that limb fall on my car.”  […]


26 Aug 2011

Things We Take For Granted: Steady, Non-Shaking Ground

I originally was going to write about how sweet and underrated the back-to-school is as a citywide experience: even those who do not have children or do not seem to have children about them appear to look on in a kind and perhaps reminiscent way as waves of kids of all sizes and ages trot […]


26 Aug 2011

Yard Sale Open Thread

Irene shouldn’t be arriving until Saturday night so don’t cancel your yard sale plans quite yet!  If you’re having one, let us know in the comments.


25 Aug 2011

The To Do List

So, this weekend may be your last chance for fun in the sun before the Labor Day long weekend, or it may be a soggy windy mess if Hurricane Irene decides to pay us a visit.  Either way, you’ll probably have some free time and want to spend it indoors.  Take advantage of your neighborhood […]


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