In part one of a four-part series on aging, this morning NPR featured local non-profit Capitol Hill Village. Dedicated to helping our neighbors stay in their homes as they age, Capitol Hill Village offers a variety of services to its members, from help around the house like changing light bulbs or fixing computer problems to […]
With a name like “Kyra” and a knack for being silly, it’s not surprising that the kids in my first grade class were quick to call me weird. While I’ve always embraced my off-beat ways, it’s never been easy to find like-minded goofballs in this serious city we call home. Well, that is until I […]
I can’t believe Monday is already the first day of school! Where did the summer go? I haven’t even gone to the beach yet! (In fairness, one of the nice things about being childless is quiet September beach vacations, which I’ll be enjoying in two weeks.) District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) is dedicated to […]
There’s that point in early spring — the sun finally shines long enough and the temperature gets warm enough — that brings everybody outside. Lincoln Park is wall-to-wall with picnic blankets and frisbees. That didn’t last long, and we all retreated inside to get relief from the heat and humidity. But finally, things are slowly […]
Ah the quiet days of August. Congress is out, the last family vacations are under way before the start of school, and it’s hot and muggy so few people want to be outdoors. Oh, are you still here too? If you plan on hanging around the Hill this coming weekend, here are few fun things […]