Changing behavior isn’t an easy thing. However, I received an email on Tuesday that immediately called for a household policy change. No more leaving the keys for friends in “strategic” locations in the front yard. My longtime neighbor T. was expecting a guest Monday night. He hadn’t arrived by bedtime, so T. left the key […]
This may or may not become a regular feature that takes a look at some of our neighborhood’s more established spots. I’d like to shine a light on some Hill institutions (for better or worse) that we’re lucky enough to take for granted. Banana Cafe has been a Barracks Row mainstay since before we called […]
The To-Do List It’s the last weekend of August so that means this To-Do List has some last chance activities and a few great deals. So, start by soaking up some culture: The Folger Shakespeare Library’s exhibit, “The Curatorial Eye: Discoveries from the Folger Vault,” ends on Saturday, August 29. If you’ve not yet seen this […]
I don’t know about you, but I’m getting a little antsy about the fast approach of September. This time of year generally has me thinking it’s time to buy some notebooks, a new lunchbox and back to school clothes. Well, there’s no need to consult Seventeen anymore, but the “new school year” is a good […]
Summer is winding down, the beaches are slowly emptying and city pools will be closing soon. Time for back to school shopping … new shoes, new pencils, new condo? The sparkling 2 bedroom/2 bath condo in Southeast pictured here has its first open house this weekend. Perhaps it isn’t too late to squeeze in one […]