A long time ago, I researched the house in which then-Representative Lincoln lived on Capitol Hill. In the process, I found a great picture of the Hill, taken from the Capitol, that included Lincoln’s old lodgings. Intriguingly enough, it also showed what appeared to be a stone-mason’s shop right behind it – and only a […]
If you’re among our early readership, you may remember one of our first ruckus-inspiring posts. It did not involve sandwiches or burgers, or even your grocery bill; no one was dramatically arrested; nor was anyone was sighted vacuuming in skinny jeans. The idea was, literally, to stump you with a stoop. I thought our small, if […]
At the risk of being called out for navel-gazing, we’d like to take this opportunity to wish ourselves a happy second anniversary. Yes the little-blog-that-could has been posting observations, reviews, announcements, and criticisms for two whole years today. The traditional gift for a second year anniversary is cotton, so feel free to purchase one of […]
Put on your most comfortable shoes and bring your shopping bags because this weekend St. Peter School will hold it’s annual yard sale. Stop by Saturday, May 21st from 9 AM to Noon in the St. Peter Church basement located at 313 2nd St, SE. Are you having a yard sale this weekend? Tell us […]
This spring, Sherwood Rec Center at 10 & G, NE has been getting some gardening TLC. The Sherwood Neighborhood Volunteers recently planted a slew of trees donated by Casey Trees to help beautify the grounds. This weekend they’ll continue the job with some shrubs and other miscellanea. If you have some free time on […]