This weekend really had something for everyone. Saturday gave us record high temperatures and a (hopefully) last blast of summer. Then came Sunday with it’s cooler, rainy day vibe. It gave the perfect excuse to stay home and clean out closets, bake cookies or watch endless hours of football. Or at our house some version […]
I have some very well-worn trails starting at my front door. Among them are the paths to Lincoln park with the dog, down East Capitol for a nice run, and to Harris Teeter because my husband is addicted to a granola only they carry. Along the way, there are a couple of places I frequently […]
At long last and despite the still-warm weather, football season has been underway for a few weeks now. While we may not be able to throw on our sweatshirts just yet, we can still head out to the bars on the Hill to watch the games and grab some beers. I’ve compiled a quick list […]
Our yearly yard sale could rival any family holiday for is traditions. We do it with our neighbors, but its such a reliable occurrence that other friends from nearby will join in. As soon as the first warm and sunny days appear at the end of March we start talking about dates. By the time […]
Usually, everyone gets along here out on the streets and among the blocks and blogs and bustling listservs of the Hill; they merrily meet and contribute to school fundraising efforts, dress up together for Hill-o-ween, laugh at jokes in local shops, get spotted for a wallet left at home, are lucky enough to greet someone […]