“You’re actually from D.C.?” If I only had a dollar for every time I heard that one. And no, I am not actually all that rare in being a D.C. native. A lot of D.C. — and Hill — natives have made their way back after college or spending a few years living elsewhere. Some […]
Growing up in the South, I have witnessed the covered dish in all its forms: church social, holiday picnic, family reunion, and sick friend. It was the answer to all ills and the basis of any reason to gather. Yet, until recently, I never quite appreciated its ability to nourish the spirit. This summer, I […]
Last week’s football news involving Dan Snyder’s Washington Redskins and Reservation 13, overshadowed another bit of football fútbol news: D.C. United is starting its season off on the right foot by winning games. The team took home two wins and the Carolina Challenge Cup last week, but many fans are worried about seasons to come — wondering if the […]
Let me start by saying that I am not out to prove that any one city can be better than another city. Rather, I came to realize something on a recent trip, and I have a forum — this blog and specifically the “Things We Take for Granted” column — in which I can share […]
I am a two-cup-a-day guy. I enjoy my morning brew before starting my day, and I find I need a cup after lunch to both push through the early afternoon hours and to provide a diversion from my computer screen at work. (There are days that a third cup is needed, but for a much […]