Occasionally something happens nearby which does not really have any direct connection to Capitol Hill, but still merits a post here. I wrote last week about Olive G. Kimball‘s tireless work to build the new amphitheater at Arlington Cemetery, and mentioned that Frank Buckles, last surviving US World War I veteran would soon lie in […]
The neighborhood is looking for news on Groovy dc Cards and Gifts ever since a stroll down Barracks Row at noon Monday revealed that the pleasant, tidy and bright shop — a personal favorite of mine– had its windows covered with brown paper, and a U.S. Marshal at its doors looking for the owners and […]
On Tuesday March 15, the US Army will say farewell to its last surviving veteran of the first World War. Frank Buckles will lie in honor in the Arlington Amphitheater, which lies immediately behind the Tomb of the Unknowns, and thus anyone who wants to pay their last respects can do so. It is, however, […]
Oh God, it’s ShamrockFest time again. Every year we go through this. Hordes of drunks staggering their way back from RFK and trying (and, oh so often failing) to figure out how to use the Metro. And yes, peeing. Like cats in mating season. All over the neighborhood and themselves. Every year those of us […]