For almost six years, the Virginia Avenue Community Garden (VACG) has brought the neighbors and community south of the freeway together. Back in 2004, the parcel bordered by I-295, L Street, SE and 9th Street, SE, was a neglected lot of land belonging to the DC Department of Parks and Recreation. It attracted nothing but […]
Is there a special lady in your life that deserves a treat this Mother’s Day? Flowers and cards are touching, but if you want to include a delicious meal in that celebration and don’t know where to take her, we’ve got you covered! Since I am have a bit of a thing for breakfast […]
Whether school was a happy experience or not for you, I bet you remember with fondness an educator (or two, or ten?) who made a positive difference in your life. For me, it was my Senior year English teacher, whose unabashed love of grammar and syntax follows me to this day. Thanks to her, I […]
The last thing you might be thinking about this morning after last night’s Cinco de Mayo festivities is the weekend. But take two ibuprofen, pour an extra-large coffee and settle in for this week’s to do list. Top on my personal to do list this weekend is the Capitol Hill Restoration Society House and Garden […]