Readers of this blog are probably well aware of my predilection for scandals of years past, and am always willing to dredge up something untoward that happened 100 years ago. Today’s story and its heroine are particularly interesting in that they not only occurred almost exactly a century ago, but the main character managed to […]
There is no denying the magnificence and majestic beauty that the Yoshino cherry blossoms possess. Their near-white pinkness; the graceful bend of their branches; their soft, full canopies that bloom in these perfect clouds; and the ensuing shower of petals they leave in their wake are all incredible to witness, year after year– so much […]
Some of my favorite ‘things’ on Capitol Hill are in its trash. Or next to it. That is to say, things put out on the curb either intended as giveaways or trash, depending on who gets there first – the garbage collectors or the lucky folk who sometimes literally stumble on a cool or useful […]
Immediately after I write this, I’ll be pulling bins of t-shirts, shorts and summery dresses out of my attic. While I’m doing that, I will also come across boxes, piles and bags of things that suffered through the winter but really need a new home. If you’ve already purged the attic and are having a […]
For over 15 years Hands on DC has been working to make our public schools better, and the future of public schoolchildren brighter. Here on the Hill they work at several schools during their Work-a-Thon every year, and this year is no exception, with 5 Capitol Hill schools making the list. At the same time […]