Today’s list of links is a short one because, well, the city is on vacation. I am one of a few small number of people that actually came into my office this morning — hopefully you are lucky enough to still be home in your slippers sipping a hot beverage. Before I get to your […]
I know that New Year’s Eve is far from everyone’s favorite holiday. I myself am not much of a fan, despite being lucky enough to have had a run of really excellent NYEs the last few years. But, there’s nothing I hate more than spending a lot of money to have a really bad time […]
Whether or not you enjoy the holidays you must admit the sudden quiet that overcomes the city is refreshing. This city, and this neighborhood, which means so many different things to different people around the world, becomes ours for a time. The tourists, members of Congress and their staff are all back where they come from, leaving […]
Many people have come to Capitol Hill to seek their fortune – or fame. Some, as we saw last week, went from the Hill to fame. But many, many more have arrived on the Hill with highest hopes, that they have found shattered or even landed them in jail. Usually, this happens to someone whose […]
Where do you turn when the roast gets burned on Christmas day? While most of the businesses on Capitol Hill will be closed on Christmas (some on Christmas Eve too–when in doubt call for hours), there are a number of restaurants and service providers that will open their doors for paying customers for people who […]