One of the things we take for granted on the Hill is the vast intellectual treasures and historic marvels at our disposal. A visit to The Folger Library’s Elizabethan Theatre for a performance of Shakespeare’s tragic and power-saturated Henry VIII reminded me of both Saturday night. The run of this production of Henry VIII has […]
The great thing about moving the clocks back on Sunday morning was the extra hour of sleep. But now it’s dark earlier, which makes for a sad trade-off. Then again, the 7:30 am sunrises were a bit rough. There is something very unmotivating about it still being dark when I leave the gym after finishing […]
It’s time again for the monthly ANC and PSA meetings. Check out the agendas and make a point of stopping by to find out the latest about what is going on in your neighborhood. There are several liquor licenses up for renewal, as well as new applications up for consideration, and several development updates that […]
Hey everyone! Did you love your extra hour yesterday? Did you spend it sleeping in? Clearing out closets? Did you maybe indulge in a soothing Gilmore Girls marathon? Okay I didn’t do any of those things but nevermind, the “Fall Back” Sunday is my favorite day of the year. I have always liked the shortening of […]
There has been freemasonry and freemasons on Capitol Hill since at least the day that the cornerstone of the Capitol was laid on September 18, 1793. George Washington was there that day in full masonic regalia, presiding over the ceremony. It was over ten years, however, before the masons officially opened for business on Capitol […]